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High-achieving. Burned out, but still going. Still not feeling like it’s enough? Let’s talk.

What happens when you’re doing all the right things but still feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or just plain exhausted?

In this raw, unscripted episode, we’re diving into the paradox so many high-functioning, high performing, perfectionist women face: doing everything right, but not getting the results or the feelings you actually want.

Here’s the thing-perfectionism isn’t really about wanting everything to be flawless. It’s about caring deeply. You see potential everywhere. You want to lead, to create, to do things well. You tangibly see and feel the gap. You see where things can be better. You know how to read the room and are often the one shifting and holding these rooms. And those qualities? They’ve made you unstoppable. But they’ve also made it really hard to slow down. You know how to do it all, but you don't know how to slow down without burning it down. So you just keep going like the energizer bunny. Life says jump and you say how high, never no or not right now.

When perfectionism goes unchecked, it locks you in fight-or-flight, hyper-fixated on what’s wrong, running on empty but still pushing through. Perfectionism is just really fancy shame. It looks good and leaves you feeling like crap. The truth? You can pour from an empty cup. Many high-functioning women have been doing it for years. But just because you can doesn’t mean you should.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• Why perfectionism isn’t something to “fix” but a relationship to heal
• How ambition can coexist with rest, joy, and ease
• The real reason you keep feeling burned out (even when you’re doing everything “right”)
• The power of nervous system regulation and community care for high-achieving women

👉 This isn’t about lowering your standards-it’s about raising your regulation, your support, and your self-trust.

You matter. Your life matters. Not just the things you do.

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