Most people don’t burn out because they don’t care. They burn out because they care too much—and forget to include themselves.

In this episode of Second Wind, we examine why loving, capable, responsible people so often end up emotionally, physically, and spiritually depleted while serving family, partners, friends, and work. This isn’t about selfishness versus selflessness. It’s about conditioning, identity, and the quiet belief that our worth is tied to how much we give.

We explore how roles become traps, how “being needed” turns into obligation, and why saying yes repeatedly can slowly erode energy, clarity, and joy. We also talk about the cost of chronic depletion—not just to ourselves, but to the very people we’re trying to support.

This conversation offers a reframe: service does not require self-erasure. Love does not demand exhaustion. And rest is not a reward—it’s a requirement.

As we move forward, this episode invites listeners to redefine care in a way that is sustainable, honest, and life-giving for everyone involved.