Behind the Grind: The Cost of Always Coping: My burn out story

In this solo bonus episode, Michelle gets real about something most of us keep quiet: burnout.

Not the dramatic breakdown-in-the-shower kind. The silent, slow, invisible kind that creeps in while you’re still functioning, smiling, and showing up for everyone else. Michelle shares her personal story of ignoring the signs, navigating health anxiety, and eventually ending up in A&E—only to hear the words:

“You’re not dying. You’re just stressed.”

From gallstone drama to heart monitors and everything in between, this is an honest reflection on how burnout doesn’t just hit hard—it hits quiet. And how slowing down, letting go of pressure, and learning to say no might just be the real comeback.

🧠 In this episode, Michelle shares:

• What burnout really looked like for her (it wasn’t what you’d expect)
• The physical symptoms she ignored for months
• The tipping point moment in A&E
• Why so many women experience health anxiety post-kids
• The question one doctor asked that changed everything
• How she rebuilt her life, her business, and her boundaries
• And why she now works less—without guilt

🔥 Quotes from this episode:

“I thought I was dying. Turns out, I was just completely burnt out—and ignoring every sign.”

“There’s nothing noble about bleeding out slowly in leggings.”

“That one question from that one doctor? It changed my whole life.”

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