The Signals We Ignore: What Burnout Can Teach Us About Ourselves
My conversation with Anna Rose on belonging, nature and the wisdom our bodies hold
When
invited me to join her podcast, The Burnout Rebellion, I knew we’d be exploring some personal and transformative territory.What I didn’t anticipate was how much clarity the conversation would bring to my own personal and professional journey. Anna has a gift for uncovering the threads that connect burnout, resilience and identity, and I’m honored to have shared this time with her.
In our discussion, we explored a few of the pivotal moments that shaped my understanding of burnout and healing:
The realization that even a dreamlike mountain retreat couldn’t shield me from the deeper burnout caused by a lifetime of masking and striving to belong.
How my body’s signals — like a churning stomach or persistent exhaustion — were early warnings that I had ignored for years, and how reconnecting with that wisdom became key to healing.
The powerful moment of clarity when burnout became a “welcome mat” to my diagnoses, offering an opportunity to live authentically as an autistic woman.
How reconnecting with my voice through writing — particularly on Substack — became a transformative tool for unmasking and rediscovering who I am.
Anna masterfully created a space for these reflections, blending thoughtful questions with her own grounded presence. Her work as a podcast host is an extension of the same wisdom she brings to her mission: helping others see burnout not as an ending, but as an invitation to realign with what truly matters.
This conversation is a behind-the-scenes look at the often-overlooked emotional layers of burnout. It’s for anyone navigating identity shifts or seeking to rebuild after hitting a wall. I hope you’ll give it a listen, subscribe to the Burnout Rebellion not just for my episode but for the powerful dialogues Anna is crafting.
💬 Have you ever felt burnout was trying to tell you something deeper?
