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.

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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.

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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.

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

Your to-do list is laughing at you — and it’s not even sorry. In this episode of The Balanced Recruiter, we’re talking about task overwhelm, why the mental load feels heavier than the actual work, and how to stop measuring your worth by what’s still unchecked.

You’ll hear:

• • Why “done” is a myth (and that’s okay)
  • The magic of tackling your “frog” first
  • How to make peace with a never-ending list

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Self-care isn’t always pretty, Instagram-worthy, or spa-day chic. Sometimes it looks like doing the dishes before bed or closing your laptop when you said you would. In this episode, I break down why real self-care is way less glamorous (and way more essential) than we’ve been sold — and how micro and macro self-care work together to keep burnout in check.

Because spoiler - a candle won’t fix four hours of sleep.

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

Burnout doesn’t just show up at work—it follows you to happy hours, coffee chats, and awkward networking mixers. In this episode of The Balanced Recruiter, we’re unpacking social fatigue—what it is, why it happens, and how to protect your social battery without ghosting everyone you know.

From spotting “ugh” events on your calendar to knowing which connections recharge you versus drain you, you’ll learn practical ways to guard your time, energy, and peace. Whether you’re a recruiter, job seeker, or just a human navigating too many invites, this episode will help you find your balance.

Protect your calendar. Protect your energy. Protect your peace.

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We talk a lot about protecting our peace — but what happens when protection turns into numbness?
When you’re not burning out anymore… just tuned out.

This episode is for anyone who’s been running on autopilot. You’re doing the work, showing up, smiling when you need to — but inside, you feel kind of... blank.

I’ll talk about that in-between place — where passion used to live — and how sometimes survival mode is just your body’s way of asking for change.
It’s not weakness. It’s awareness.

If the spark’s gone, maybe it’s not about reigniting it — maybe it’s about finding what actually lights you up again.

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Ever fantasized about just buying a one-way ticket and escaping for a while? Same. But what if a solo trip isn’t just running away — what if it’s actually the recharge you’ve been needing?

In this episode, I get real about burnout, independence, and why solo travel can feel both terrifying and freeing. I even share the story of one trip that changed everything for me — a short sabbatical, a plane ticket to Japan, and the reminder that sometimes stepping away is exactly what saves you.

If you’ve ever thought about traveling alone, or if you’re just craving space from the chaos, this one’s for you.

👉 Let’s talk about how to use solo trips as both a coping mechanism and a true reset — not just an escape.

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