Working Mom Burnout SOS—Science-Backed Strategies to Recharge & Thrive

Mindset & Self-Improvement — The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi

Is your to-do list longer than your sleep schedule?
Pediatrician-turned-burnout-expert Dr. Susan Landers, MD joins host Lisa Urbanski to expose the hidden stressors pushing high-achieving moms to the brink—and delivers a toolbox to pull you back. In this episode you’ll discover:

• Burnout biology 101—how chronic cortisol spikes hijack mood, waistline, and sleep.
• A 3-step “micro-pause” ritual you can squeeze between Zoom calls and school pick-up.
• Boundary scripts that protect your time without guilt (or side-eye from the boss).
• Why mom-guilt + perfectionism = fatigue—and how to rewrite that equation.
• The Work-Life Recalibration Matrix Dr. Landers uses to guide clients from overwhelm to ownership.
• Low-lift self-care swaps—five-minute breathwork, inbox-triage hacks, and “quiet-quitting” your phone at night.

💡 Bonus: Grab Dr. Landers’ free Burnout Barometer checklist at SusanLandersMD.com to spot red flags early and reset before you crash.spreaker.com
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Her insights come from both professional expertise and lived experience—plus, her writing is striking a nerve. Her Substack newsletter has skyrocketed to over 2,000 subscribers in just one month: susanlandersmd819.substack.com.
Whether you're a mom on the brink, a partner who wants to help, or someone seeking to understand emotional burnout, this episode will hit hard, in the best way.
🔗 Explore more resources and insights on work-life balance at https://susanlandersmd.com/

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