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October 10, 2025 45 mins

Welcome to another episode of No Fixed Agenda! This week, we dive deep into a topic that hits home for entrepreneurs, coaches, and anyone grinding in the service industry: burnout.

In this episode:

  • We open up about our own experiences with burnout—how it sneaks up, what it feels like, and how it’s changed as we’ve shifted roles from coach to entrepreneur.
  • The conversation covers the unique pressures of being a coach, business owner, and leader, and how wearing multiple hats can make it hard to truly disconnect.
  • We talk about the importance of setting boundaries—not just with clients and staff, but with ourselves and our own ideas.
  • Personal stories: hospital visits from overwork, the struggle to “turn off” even on vacation, and the guilt that comes with downtime.
  • Strategies for recharging: travel, quiet time, and learning to say no.
  • The challenge of social media and content creation burnout, and why it’s so much easier to burn out on things you don’t love.
  • The ongoing search for balance, and the realization that sometimes, “enough” is hard to define.

Key Takeaways:

  • Burnout is real and often goes unspoken, especially in service-based businesses.
  • Setting boundaries is essential for long-term health and effectiveness.
  • It’s okay to not always be “on”—sometimes, the best thing you can do is step back and recharge.
  • Defining what “enough” means for you and your business can help prevent future burnout.

Join the Conversation: We want to hear from you! What are your tips for avoiding burnout? How do you set boundaries? Drop a comment on this episode—on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, or on our social posts. We’re always looking for new ideas (as long as it doesn’t involve waking up at 4am for a two-hour morning routine!).

Thanks for listening, and remember: sometimes, the best way to show up for others is to take care of yourself first.

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