#9 - Burnout & Balance: How to Manage Stress and Reclaim Your Energy

Girl Talk Decoded

In this episode, Mary and Carla dive into burnout—what it really looks like, why it happens, and how to pull yourself out of it. Burnout isn’t just from overworking; it can come from stress, life changes, and feeling mentally drained. They break down how high cortisol, poor sleep, and exhaustion take a toll on both your body and mind.
But there’s hope! They share simple, effective ways to recharge—like balancing blood sugar through food, using adaptogenic herbs, and getting enough key nutrients. They also talk about the power of setting boundaries, staying connected with others, and cutting back on screen time before bed. Plus, they discuss how therapy and small daily habits can help you feel like yourself again. Tune in for real, practical ways to beat burnout and get your energy back.
Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:17) Daily non-negotiable health habits
(4:23) What is emotional burnout?
(7:03) The physiological effects of burnout
(9:43) Anxiety, sleep disruption, and the burnout cycle
(10:33) Workplace stress, life transitions, and COVID’s impact
(17:22) Practical solutions for reducing stress and avoiding burnout
(23:20) Adaptogenic herbs for stress support
(25:06) Supplements for stress resilience
(30:48) Perimenopause, hormones, and burnout
(36:38) The importance of social connections
(40:14) Therapy and other tools for managing burnout
(40:51) Outro
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