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?
👉 Download the FREE Stress-Free Leadership Toolkit
📍 Get it now at www.shannonhoward.net
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Know another corporate mom who's constantly on the edge of burnout?
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