85. Roundtable #3 Burned Out? How to Redefine Success in Work and Motherhood

Author: Dr. Ashley Blackington
Published: Tue 15 Jul 2025
Episode Link: https://www.andbothpodcast.com

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In this powerful roundtable conversation, Ashley Blackington is joined again by Erin Holland (PG-ish Podcast), Dr. Sheryl Ziegler (psychologist and author of Mommy Burnout), and Alison Campbell (founder of Unburnt) for an honest, timely deep dive into burnout, what it looks like, what it feels like, and what it takes to truly recover. From the physical and emotional toll to the identity-shifting wake-up calls, this episode is both validating and empowering for anyone trying to do it all while feeling crispy around the edges.

What You’ll Learn:

The three core hallmarks of burnout and how to recognize them early
How chronic stress manifests physically and why completing the stress cycle is essential
The surprising connection between infertility and stress
How burnout impacts career-driven women, working moms, and caregivers differently
What to do when your dream job becomes unsustainable
How our definitions of success (and workplace values) are evolving with new generations
Practical tools for burnout recovery and sustainable well-being
Why community connection is more powerful than cucumbers on your eyes

Connect with Alison:

Website: https://www.getunburnt.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get_unburnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-campbell-3035b63/

Connect with Dr. Ziegler:

Website: http://www.drsherylziegler.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsherylziegler/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsherylziegler/

Connect with Ashley:

Website: https://dovetaildesigns.co

Podcast website: https://www.andbothpodcast.com/

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