Ever feel like you’re on the edge but don’t know if it’s burnout or just the next level? In this episode, I get personal. I’m pulling back the curtain on some of the hardest seasons of my professional life, from my years in social work to the aftermath of the pandemic while running my pet care business. We’re talking real burnout: the signs, the sneaky symptoms, and the mindset shifts that saved me.

I also walk through what I’ve learned in my journey as a founder and business coach: how to spot the difference between healthy overwhelm and burnout, and how to make empowered decisions before you’re deep in the crash zone.

If you’ve ever had the thought, “Am I just tired, or is this unsustainable?” this one’s for you.

And hey, if you’re a pet care business owner wanting to level up (without burning out), make sure to grab your ticket for the DogCo Business Summit, happening Sept 26-28 in Winston-Salem, NC. Digital tickets are now available!

👉 Get your ticket: https://dogcosummit.com

📝 What You’ll Take Away:
• How to recognize the early signs of burnout
• Four ways I knew I had hit my personal wall
• Tactics to recover without blowing up your business
• The mindset shift that changed everything
• How to build sustainable rhythms at higher altitudes

⏰Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome and intro to burnout
01:00 – When burnout feels sneaky
02:00 – My two major burnout seasons
04:00 – Burnout after the pandemic
05:30 – The line between growth and collapse
07:00 – Four signs I was burning out
10:00 – Emotional reactivity as a warning
13:00 – Four ways I now manage burnout
15:30 – The glass vs. plastic metaphor
18:00 – Better strategies for handling stress
19:30 – The power of mindset and choosing your life

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