037. What is Misalignment Burnout
- Author
- Emily Liou
- Published
- Mon 11 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- None
In this episode, I dive deep into the concept of misalignment burnout, a unique form of exhaustion stemming from a disconnect between your values, desires, and your current way of life. I'll share personal stories, including a vulnerable account of my own experience with misalignment in a five-year relationship, and illustrate how this type of burnout is a slow, insidious process.
We’ll discuss common patterns that keep us stuck, like people-pleasing and perfectionism, and how millennials, in particular, face unique challenges from societal expectations. I’ll introduce you to practical steps for recognizing misalignment in your life and exploring your true desires, plus techniques like shadow work to reintegrate disowned parts of yourself. Join me as we navigate this everyday struggle and find a path back to alignment and fulfillment.
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TIME STAMPS:
We’ll discuss common patterns that keep us stuck, like people-pleasing and perfectionism, and how millennials, in particular, face unique challenges from societal expectations. I’ll introduce you to practical steps for recognizing misalignment in your life and exploring your true desires, plus techniques like shadow work to reintegrate disowned parts of yourself. Join me as we navigate this everyday struggle and find a path back to alignment and fulfillment.
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Embracing Change: Permission to Evolve
01:25 Understanding Misalignment Burnout
02:24 Personal Story: Experiencing Misalignment
09:19 Patterns of Misalignment: People Pleasing and Perfectionism
11:59 Shadow Work: Embracing Hidden Parts
14:58 Living from the Heart: Aligning with True Desires
18:53 Taking Action: Steps to Realign Your Life
21:10 Conclusion: Embrace Your True Self
