Burnout Isn’t a Capacity Problem — It’s a Discernment Problem

Burnout is one of the most talked-about experiences of our time... and one of the most misunderstood.

In this episode of Shatter This, Heather challenges the dominant narrative that burnout is simply the result of doing too much. Instead, she reframes burnout as a discernment problem, not a capacity issue.

Because many people aren’t exhausted from overworking... they’re exhausted from misaligned effort, constant reactivity, and carrying responsibility that no longer makes sense.

This episode offers language, clarity, and relief for leaders who are tired of trying to “rest their way out” of burnout without addressing its root cause.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why rest alone doesn’t solve burnout
• The hidden cost of urgency and misalignment
• How loss of agency accelerates exhaustion
• The role discernment plays in sustainable leadership
• Five questions to help you reclaim energy and clarity
• A new standard for leading without burning out

This conversation isn’t about doing less, it’s about choosing better.

Listen if you:

• Feel productive but perpetually drained
• Are leading a business, team, or vision that requires long-term stamina
• Want to protect your energy without shrinking your ambition

If this episode put words to something you’ve been feeling, share it with someone who needs permission to lead more deliberately.

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