This Job is Killing You: Burnout, Boundaries and the Reality of Midlife Overload With Burnout Expert and Psychologist Kelly Swingler What happens when your body forces you to stop — but you keep going anyway? In this powerful episode, Kate is joined by psychologist and executive coach Kelly Swingler to explore the hidden costs of high achievement, toxic workplaces and the relentless mental load so many women carry in midlife. Kelly shares her deeply personal experience of burnout, the health consequences that followed, and how she finally reclaimed her energy, identity and boundaries. This conversation covers: Kelly’s story of ignoring the signs — and the moment her 12-year-old sons told her the job was killing her Why burnout is often mistaken for menopause, and how to tell the difference The ‘invisible housework’ that pushes so many women to the brink Why loving your job doesn’t protect you from burnout What moral injury is — and how misaligned values can quietly destroy your health Why workplace wellbeing isn’t fixed with yoga classes and free fruit How to ask for help at home and at work, even when you find it hard "Burnout isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a consequence of broken systems." Kelly Swingler Whether you’re stretched too thin, stuck in survival mode or simply curious about how to protect your wellbeing, this episode will help you redefine what success looks like and give you permission to stop doing it all. Links and Resources: Visit Kelly’s website: kellyswingler.com