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If the Laundry’s Overflowing, You Might Be Too
What happens when you take on everything — and never say no?
In this episode of The New Peak Podcast, I’m joined by Natasha Rogers, who shares how carrying too much responsibility gradually led her into burnout.
It wasn’t one dramatic collapse. It was subtle. A growing impatience. Feeling stretched thin. Ignoring the quiet warning signs.
Until the “dirty laundry” became the breaking point.
That overflowing pile wasn’t really about laundry — it was the signal that something deeper needed attention.
Together, we explore:
• The pressure of always being the responsible one
• Why high achievers struggle to say no
• The emotional and physical signs of burnout
• The moment she realised something had to change
• How a trip home created space to reset
• Learning to be kinder to yourself
• Becoming more intentional about balance and boundaries
If you’ve been carrying too much, feeling less like yourself, or noticing the small signs you keep brushing aside — this conversation will resonate.
Burnout doesn’t always arrive loudly. Sometimes it looks like laundry you don’t have the energy to fold.
🎧 Listen and reflect: What might your “overflowing laundry” be telling you?
🎧 Episode Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to The New Peak Podcast
00:42 – Life Before Burnout: Living Where You Work
02:23 – Sudden Work Overload & Three Roles at Once
03:19 – Personal Chaos & Family Crisis
04:23 – Early Warning Signs: “I Thought I Was Coping”
05:28 – The Breaking Point: Tears in the Interview
07:18 – Booking a Flight & The Dirty Laundry Moment
10:04 – Recovery Begins: Taking a Real Break
12:06 – Redefining Success & Choosing Joy
14:04 – Advice to Others: Trust Yourself & Speak Up
15:46 – Proud Quitting, Boundaries & Balance
19:16 – Final Reflections: Reflecting on What Truly Matters
📌 Connect & Resources
Connect with Natasha on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-rogers/
Take the Burnout Quiz:
https://nicolamccrabbe.com/test/burnout-quiz/
Learn more about coaching with Nicola:
https://nicolamccrabbe.com/coaching
Read Nicola's book - Burnout Be Gone:
https://tinyurl.com/4u8jas5u/
Subscribe to The New Peak Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite platform.
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By nicolamccrabbeWhat happens when you take on everything — and never say no?
In this episode of The New Peak Podcast, I’m joined by Natasha Rogers, who shares how carrying too much responsibility gradually led her into burnout.
It wasn’t one dramatic collapse. It was subtle. A growing impatience. Feeling stretched thin. Ignoring the quiet warning signs.
Until the “dirty laundry” became the breaking point.
That overflowing pile wasn’t really about laundry — it was the signal that something deeper needed attention.
Together, we explore:
• The pressure of always being the responsible one
• Why high achievers struggle to say no
• The emotional and physical signs of burnout
• The moment she realised something had to change
• How a trip home created space to reset
• Learning to be kinder to yourself
• Becoming more intentional about balance and boundaries
If you’ve been carrying too much, feeling less like yourself, or noticing the small signs you keep brushing aside — this conversation will resonate.
Burnout doesn’t always arrive loudly. Sometimes it looks like laundry you don’t have the energy to fold.
🎧 Listen and reflect: What might your “overflowing laundry” be telling you?
🎧 Episode Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to The New Peak Podcast
00:42 – Life Before Burnout: Living Where You Work
02:23 – Sudden Work Overload & Three Roles at Once
03:19 – Personal Chaos & Family Crisis
04:23 – Early Warning Signs: “I Thought I Was Coping”
05:28 – The Breaking Point: Tears in the Interview
07:18 – Booking a Flight & The Dirty Laundry Moment
10:04 – Recovery Begins: Taking a Real Break
12:06 – Redefining Success & Choosing Joy
14:04 – Advice to Others: Trust Yourself & Speak Up
15:46 – Proud Quitting, Boundaries & Balance
19:16 – Final Reflections: Reflecting on What Truly Matters
📌 Connect & Resources
Connect with Natasha on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-rogers/
Take the Burnout Quiz:
https://nicolamccrabbe.com/test/burnout-quiz/
Learn more about coaching with Nicola:
https://nicolamccrabbe.com/coaching
Read Nicola's book - Burnout Be Gone:
https://tinyurl.com/4u8jas5u/
Subscribe to The New Peak Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite platform.