Corporate America broke her, and that’s when everything changed.

In this episode, Danielle Zilg shares the unfiltered truth about what it’s like to lose yourself in a toxic work culture. Not just burnout — we’re talking panic attacks, insomnia, short-term disability, and a full-on mental health collapse.

Her story isn’t about managing stress better. It’s about becoming someone who refuses to normalize harm — someone who listens when their body says “no more.”

Danielle’s collapse was the catalyst. What followed was deep healing, a new mission, and a path toward guiding others out of the same darkness. She’s now a coach, a mental health advocate, and studying Marriage and Family Therapy — all rooted in the same mission:“To light up your path toward a purposeful, fulfilling WHOLE life.”

This isn’t self-help. It’s self-rescue.

We cover:

* How toxic corporate culture manifests in the body

* The moment Danielle knew she couldn’t keep going

* Depression, panic, and the real cost of pretending you’re okay

* Why short-term disability might be the bravest move you make

* Reclaiming your identity after it’s been crushed

* The mission she’s now on — and how it might help you, too

Connect with Danielle → linkedin.com/in/daniellezilg

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