The One Question That Told Me My Ambition Wasn't Mine | Dr. Sandra Fernandes
Today’s conversation is for the ambitious mom who looks completely fine on paper — and is quietly running on empty.
I’m joined by Dr. Sandra Fernandes, a family physician turned burnout coach. She once went an entire workday without stopping to pee — and didn’t notice until her husband asked what was wrong. That’s what high-functioning burnout looks like from the inside.
What We Cover
The three real signs of burnout hiding inside a life that still looks successful
Why “sleep more, do less” advice keeps failing ambitious moms
Why discipline was never the problem
The gut-check question to ask…
The skinny
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