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Episode 44 | What if it's Not Burnout
What if burnout is real—but it isn’t the whole story?
In this episode, Rachel talks about a podcast comment claiming people can’t burn out because they aren’t candles, why the internet reacted so strongly, and the question it made her ask instead.
Sometimes “I’m burned out” is easier to say than “I’m scared,” “I’m grieving,” or “I don’t know what comes next.” Burnout may be the first word we reach for, but it might not be the only thing we’re carrying.
This week, we’re paying attention to the language we use—and asking one simple question:
What else is true?
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