From Burnout to Balance: Does Creation Always Lead to Depletion?

From the Heart with Rachel Brathen · Jul 4, 2025 · 50m

Have you ever felt burnt out? What caused that feeling? And what happens when it’s caused by something that you love? In today’s episode, Rachel takes a walk down memory lane, connecting the dots on all the different moments where she pushed herself to the point of depletion in order to create something. And the truth is - it has been happening throughout her entire life. She shares very honestly that she is struggling to find the balance between creation and depletion, and worrying about a very scary question: what if this is just how her personality works?

Life asks so much from all of us…