In this episode of Forage for Vitality, I’m opening up about how I learned to recognize the early warning signs of burnout — before things got as bad as the first time. Burnout doesn’t usually crash into us all at once; it builds slowly, through small moments of exhaustion and disconnection that are easy to miss.

I’ll share the subtle clues that told me I was heading toward burnout again, the patterns that signaled it was time to pause, and what I do now to catch myself early and respond with care instead of collapse.

This episode is an honest, practical conversation about self-awareness, self-compassion, and learning to honor your limits before your body forces you to.

We’ll cover:

• Why recognizing early burnout signs matters — and why most of us miss them.
• The physical, emotional, and behavioral red flags I learned to pay attention to.
• How I knew I needed to pause and reset (and what that looks like now).
• Simple ways to respond when you start noticing the signs.

If you’ve ever thought, “I should be fine — I’ve done this before,” this episode is your gentle reminder that burnout recovery is ongoing, and noticing your warning signs is a sign of growth, not failure. 💛

Listen now to learn:
🌿 How to recognize early burnout before it takes over
🌿 The difference between needing rest and total shutdown
🌿 Why “slowing down” is actually a strength

Key Quote:

“If you can spot the signs early, you can take action before hitting total collapse again.”

Connect:
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Thanks for listening to Forage for Vitality! This podcast is based on my personal experience with burnout and recovery. I’m not a medical or mental health professional, so please use these ideas as inspiration and seek professional advice whenever you need it.