The holidays are over, real life is back, and somehow your brain is more tired than your body.

In this episode, we’re talking about the overthinker’s hangover — that mental crash that hits after the holidays when reflection turns into rumination and New Year pressure makes everything feel heavier than it should.

We unpack how overthinking fuels burnout, why resolutions often make the spiral worse, and how to approach goals without overwhelming yourself. Instead of reinventing everything, we talk about choosing direction over pressure — including finding a word for the year (mine is Realign) and breaking goals into small, manageable sections you can actually celebrate.

✨ No spiraling.
✨ No massive overhauls.
✨ Just gentler ways to reset.

Need support?💛 Dial 988 in the U.S.💛 Visit findahelpline.com worldwide💛 Or message me — you don’t have to carry this alone.

New episodes every week — follow, comment, share, leave a review, scream into your peppermint white hot chocolate — whatever feels good today.

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Remember: Burnout is real. Balance is the goal. And I’m somewhere in between 💛

New year. New job. Same human.

In this episode, I’m reintroducing myself and sharing a career shift that’s been quietly unfolding. I’ve stepped out of recruiting and into a new role as a beauty sales lead — and no, this isn’t a goodbye to The Balanced Recruiter. It’s an expansion.

We’re talking about identity shifts, burnout that follows us across industries, and what happens when your job title changes but your nervous system doesn’t magically reset. I share what I’ve learned through this transition, why this podcast still matters exactly as it is, and what you can expect from this next season.

Because burnout isn’t about where you work — it’s about how much of yourself you’re carrying.

✨ Same conversations.
✨ Wider lens.
✨ Still figuring it out.

Need support?💛 Dial 988 in the U.S.💛 Visit findahelpline.com worldwide💛 Or message me — you don’t have to carry this alone.

New episodes every week — follow, comment, share, leave a review, scream into your peppermint white hot chocolate — whatever feels good today.

Find us on Instagram: @thebalancedrecruiter | Share your thoughts or what you'd like to hear with us by sending us a DM!

Remember: Burnout is real. Balance is the goal. And I’m somewhere in between 💛

It’s been a year — and if you’re feeling stretched, tired, or like gratitude’s just another thing on your to-do list, this one’s for you.

In this special edition episode, we pause to reset, reflect, and remind ourselves that balance isn’t permanent — it’s a check-in. I’ll walk you through a few questions to help you breathe, refocus, and find something small to be grateful for (even if it’s just a good cup of coffee or five minutes of peace).

Gratitude won’t fix everything — but it will change how you carry it.

New episodes every week — follow, comment, share, leave a review, scream into your pillow — whatever feels good today.

Find us on Instagram: @thebalancedrecruiter | Share your thoughts or what you'd like to hear with us by sending us a DM!

Remember: Burnout is real. Balance is the goal. And I’m somewhere in between 💛