In this episode of the Mindful AL Podcast, I’m joined by Bianca, a Technical Project Manager, who shares her lived experience of burnout — how it started, what it felt like from the inside, and what recovery has looked like for her.

This conversation goes beyond “being stressed.”

We talk about the inner voice that keeps saying “it’s not enough.

The pressure to perform.

The guilt of not having energy when others seem to manage.

The crash that forces you to stop.

Bianca speaks openly about ignoring early signs, struggling to admit vulnerability, asking for help, starting therapy (including EMDR), and learning to soften the critical voice inside her.

We also explore something many high-performing people quietly experience — the tension between ambition and self-compassion.

If you’ve ever felt constantly tired, not good enough, or unsure whether what you’re experiencing is “just stress” or something deeper, this conversation might resonate.

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