What if burnout wasn’t the end but your invitation to begin again?
In this powerful episode of We Are Women, Unapologetically, I sit down with Chris Coladonato, a former high-achieving corporate leader turned speaker, coach, and creator of the therapeutic coloring book Color Me, Unplugged. Together, we unpack what burnout really looks like for high performers and why so many of us don’t even realize we’re in it until we’ve broken.
🎧 Chris shares:
The subtle signs of burnout she missed (until it was too late)
Her journey from corporate success to breast cancer diagnosis
The messy, raw middle of losing your identity after “doing it all”
Why coloring became her reset tool—and how it can help you too
The life-changing mindset shift that helped her finally love herself
This isn’t just a story of quitting. It’s a story of choosing: to pause, to heal, and to become.
If you’re stuck in “the in-between” the gooey, hard part of growth—you are not alone. And this episode is your permission to stop proving, and start becoming.
✨ Power Takeaways
“I didn’t know I was burned out—until I started living differently.”
“I wore busyness like a badge…and a security blanket.”
“Coloring wasn’t an escape. It was how I learned to focus again.”
“The cancer didn’t break me. It made me finally receive love.”
🎁 Resources + Links Mentioned
🔗 Chris's Website: connectioncatalyst.com
📘 Color Me, Unplugged Coloring Book – Available now
📲 Follow Chris on Instagram: @chriscolaunplugged
💌 Free Reset Gift for Listeners
Feeling stuck in the swirl? Download my free reset guide:
👉 Clarity in 10: A Quick Reset
📞 Ready to Reset Your Life & Career?
You don’t have to figure this alone.
✨ Book a complimentary Clarity Call: https://www.jcnewbeginnings.com/booking-calendar/clarity-call?referral=service_list_widget
🗣️ Connect with Me
Instagram: @jessicacumming04/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicacumming04/
Website: https://www.jcnewbeginnings.com/
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