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Episode 211: Escaping the Burnout Trap: Work, Rest & Rethinking Success with Maegan Megginson
Episode 211
Sunday, 6 April, 2025
Burnout is shifting - it’s not just exhaustion anymore, but overworking to the point of depletion. In this episode, I talk to Maegan Megginson, a Business Mentor, Licensed Therapist, and host of Deeply Rested, to unpack what burnout really looks like today and why high achievers (especially introverts and highly sensitive people) may be more susceptible to it.We explore the trauma response connection to burnout, why capitalism and patriarchal narratives fuel overwork, and how aligning your work with natural rhythms can help you break free. Plus, Maegan shares her personal burnout and recovery journey, offering insights, strategies, and a sensitive introvert’s perspective on success, rest, and resilience.Tune in to hear:How burnout symptoms are changing - why overwork, not just exhaustion, is the new red flagThe financial cost of burnout - how it’s costing companies millions per yearThe trauma response link to burnout - why some people (especially HSPs & introverts) are more vulnerableHow to untangle burnout from capitalism & patriarchal conditioning - so you can redefine success on your own termsWhy connecting with nature can help combat burnout - and how to align your work and life with natural rhythmsIf you’ve ever felt trapped in the cycle of pushing, striving, and overworking - this episode is a must-listen. Maegan brings a holistic approach to success that prioritizes rest, alignment, and breaking free from societal burnout traps.🎧 Grab your headphones, take a deep breath, and let’s dive in!LINKS AND RESOURCES:🎧 Deeply Rested Podcast📖 Maegan’s Website📧 Read the Deeply Rested NewsletterCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here
