The Real Reason High-Achieving Women Are Exhausted (It’s Not Just Stress)

Are you a high-achieving woman who feels like you're running on fumes—even when life looks successful on paper?

In this powerful episode of Ascend & Ignite, host Shannon Howard (leadership coach, mom of 2, and corporate powerhouse) breaks down the real reason so many ambitious, driven women feel constantly tired, emotionally drained, and stuck in a cycle of burnout.

Spoiler alert: It’s not just about stress or workload.

We’re diving deep into the hidden emotional and energetic costs of high achievement, including:

• Emotional labor and the mental load of corporate moms

• Why people-pleasing leads to chronic fatigue

• The connection between burnout, hormone imbalance, and gut health

• How identity, boundaries, and conditioning are the real root of your exhaustion

• Simple, soul-aligned shifts to reclaim your energy and leadership clarity

If you’ve ever cried in your car, snapped at your kids, or felt like you're doing everything “right” but still feel empty inside—this episode will speak straight to your heart.

• Why time management tools won’t fix your burnout

• How to spot hidden energy drains in your life

• The truth about boundaries and burnout recovery

• How emotional misalignment is quietly stealing your energy

• How to begin your own transformation—without guilt

Ready to start your own leadership reset?
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