7. Burnout Isn’t Failure: Boundaries, Nervous System Care & Cycle-Synced Healing

Written By Brittany Broderick

Feeling drained, disconnected, or like no amount of rest ever feels enough? In this episode, Britt reframes burnout as more than exhaustion, it’s the body’s way of protecting us and signaling when we’ve pushed past our limits. She explores why women are especially vulnerable, how cultural expectations feed depletion, and the nervous system science behind what’s really happening when you hit that wall. You’ll walk away with somatic tools for listening to your body, permission to slow down without shame, and a fresh perspective on burnout as an invitation to realign with what’s truly sustainable and life-giving.

0:00 – Why burnout feels endless (and what it really means)

5:12 – Burnout as the body’s protective response

10:48 – Why women are especially vulnerable to burnout

15:36 – Boundaries: the missing piece in burnout recovery

21:22 – Nervous system science of burnout: fight, flight & shutdown

27:45 – Cycle-synced living vs. grind culture

33:30 – Somatic tools to reset your rhythm

39:18 – Burnout as redirection, not failure


Resources:

Listen:  Zach Bush MD on Forgiveness, Leadership, and The New Humanity - Conscious 500 Podcast

Read:  Woman Code by Alisa Vitti


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