In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow accent coach Irina to talk honestly about burnout. What it actually looks like before you crash, and how sneaky it can be. We unpack the moment she realized she’d fallen out of love with work she once adored, how social media played a role, and what finally helped her reset. We dig into brain science (without getting scary), better boundaries, scheduling real breaks, and why taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential! I also share why I’m rethinking laptops, productivity, and what a “break” really means. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, disconnected, or quietly wondered “is it supposed to feel like this?”, this one’s for you.

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RESOURCES

One Sec App - https://one-sec.app/ Neurointegration Coaching - https://neurointegration.org/neurobalance

Parkinson’s Law (not Murphy’s) - https://asana.com/resources/parkinsons-law

Atomic Habits by James Carr- https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

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