#96 | Solo Episode - The Burnout Behind the Badge of Honor (1/4)

We’ve been sold the idea that “having it all” is the ultimate badge of honor—but what if it’s actually burning us out? In this episode, Darine kicks off a bold new series exploring the double-edged sword of modern womanhood. She opens up about the silent stress that comes from constantly striving to be everything to everyone—at work, at home, and in our relationships—and shares why so many ambitious women are feeling unfulfilled despite checking every box. You’ll hear real insights, shocking stats, and a powerful reframe that will help you start questioning: Is the way I’m living actually working for me?

 

Key Topics Discussed: 

• Why the "do it all" culture is deeply embedded in ambitious women
• The psychological and physical signs of burnout—and how to spot them early
• The cost of constant overachievement: resentment, disconnection, and self-neglect
• Why “empowerment” isn’t always empowering—and how to reclaim it

 

Key Takeaways:

• You can be grateful and exhausted at the same time—both are valid
• Burnout is not a badge of honor; it's a warning sign
• Real empowerment starts with unlearning what you’ve been conditioned to believe about success
• Your worth is not measured by your productivity or ability to juggle everything perfectly

 

Actionable Steps:

1. Burnout Audit: Write down everything you’re currently managing—then circle the things you’re doing out of obligation, not intention
2. One-Task Rule: Choose one thing this week to drop, delegate, or delay
3. Journal Prompt: “If I wasn’t trying to be everything for everyone, what would I give myself permission to let go of?”

 

Connect with Darine:

- On Instagram

- On LinkedIn

- Visit her website

 

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