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Burnout happens when you give endlessly without allowing yourself to receive.

Cait Donovan and Sarah Vosen are back for #FRIEDguides to break down why high achievers and caregivers struggle to accept support, energy, and appreciation. If you dismiss compliments, downplay your needs, or feel guilty for resting, you’re not alone. The problem is that without refueling, burnout becomes inevitable.

The co-hosts introduce the idea of “receivership” and explain how learning to accept, rather than just give, creates balance. Through stories, metaphors, and practical exercises, they offer ways to expand your capacity to receive without guilt. If you want to keep showing up for others, you need to let yourself be fueled too!

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction

00:57 The Problem with Being a Good Giver

01:52 The Importance of Receiving and Taking

02:25 Fueling Yourself Beyond Sleep

03:48 Secret Indulgence and Shame

05:05 Reframing Selfishness as “Self-Full”

07:21 Teaching the Body to Receive

10:03 The Flow of Energy and Physical Manifestations

12:49 Description of the Meditation

15:03 The Importance of Flow in Energy and Life

18:58 Susceptibility to Burnout Post-Recovery

19:45 Identifying and Expanding Your Capacity

21:04 Receiving to Sustain Generosity

22:39 Increasing Capacity to Receive with Gratitude

24:17 Closing

Links

Connect with Cait:

Initial Call with Cait: bit.ly/callcait

Initial Call with Sarah: bit.ly/callsarahv

Meditation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0WGHqwQAVbZEY1qLC9XyZL?si=f5da7095baa444f2

Burnout Recovery works better with support. UNFRIED is our small group (5 people max!) coaching program to help guide you through your recovery. Apply now! [http://bit.ly/unfried]

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Burnout Recovery works better with support. UNFRIED is our small group (5 people max!) coaching program to help guide you through your recovery. Apply now! [http://bit.ly/unfried]

Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. It creeps in when we ignore the signs, stay stuck in routines that no longer serve us, and let fear call the shots. Anne Marie Anderson knows something about pushing past hesitation, and in this episode, she shares how audacity—taking bold, intentional action—can keep burnout from taking hold.

A three-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and author of “Cultivating Audacity,” Anderson walks through the barriers that keep people from making changes: fear, time, money, and that relentless inner critic. What happens when you stop letting those things dictate your decisions? How do you create space for what actually matters?

Anderson breaks it down with real-world strategies. She explains why disenchantment is a warning sign, how small acts of courage add up, and why building a strong front row of supporters makes all the difference. If you’ve ever felt stuck but weren’t sure what to do next, this episode is your push to start moving.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction

02:26 Connection with Nicole Khalil and the Theme of Boldness

03:17 Anne Marie’s Background and Career Journey

05:13 Recognizing Early Signs of Burnout: Disenchantment

07:04 Taking Risks and Measuring Them

08:09 Overcoming Barriers: Fear, Time, Money, and Inner Critic

10:09 Making Friends with Fear

12:20 Urgent vs. Important: Managing Time

15:13 Flexibility in Planning and Adjusting

18:35 Financial Barriers and Money Management

22:30 Exploring Your Money Story

24:24 Inner Critic: Identifying and Managing It

31:30 Childhood Influences and Parental Expectations

34:05 Over-Engineering Children's Lives and Burnout

37:24 Cultivating Audacity: Small Steps to Big Changes

40:06 Building a Supportive Front Row

41:03 Closing

Links

Connect with Anne Marie Anderson:

https://annemarieanderson.com/

https://www.instagram.com/annemarieandersontv/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-marie-anderson-3557ab39/

https://annemarieanderson.com/freechapter1/

Connect with Cait:

Initial Call with Cait: bit.ly/callcait

Initial Call with Sarah: bit.ly/callsarahv

Burnout Recovery works better with support. UNFRIED is our small group (5 people max!) coaching program to help guide you through your recovery. Apply now! [http://bit.ly/unfried]

Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Burnout Recovery works better with support. UNFRIED is our small group (5 people max!) coaching program to help guide you through your recovery. Apply now! [http://bit.ly/unfried]

Burnout recovery doesn’t happen all at once. Small steps add up, even when progress feels impossible.

Hey Fried fam! Ever looked back at an old journal entry or email and realized you were clearer on what you needed than you thought? In this episode, Sarah Vosen walks through a listener’s raw, unfiltered reflection from a time when burnout had them feeling stuck, exhausted, and unsure how to move forward.

What can you do when you know what you want but can’t see a way to get there? Sarah explores how small shifts, support, and patience can turn overwhelm into real progress. She shares insights from her own recovery and the power of recognizing the wins, even the tiny ones.

Burnout can make change feel impossible, but what if you’re already on your way? Tune in for an episode that will help you see the progress you’ve made and remind you that healing is within reach!

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction

05:04 Reflecting on Burnout and Desires

08:28 Initial Steps in Burnout Recovery

09:45 Fajardo Method and Nervous System Healing

10:51 Working While Recovering

12:05 Moving and Major Life Changes

13:00 Current Work and Practice

14:09 Achievements and Progress

15:02 Enjoying Nature and Retreats

15:56 Family and Boundaries

17:01 Letting Go of Control

18:07 Physical Health Improvements

18:59 Reflecting on Progress

20:04 Writing Your Burnout Story

21:08 Self-Compassion and Validation

22:22 Burnout Web of Causation Guide

25:03 Encouragement and Support Options

Links

Join us on February 26 for "Understanding Where Your Burnout Came From," [https://bit.ly/burnoutweb25] a live, interactive workshop where we can take the first step to untangle your burnout knot—together.

We’ll be working through The Burnout Web of Causation, a tool designed to help you:

- See the bigger picture of what’s contributing to your burnout.

- Identify the stressors you can control—and the ones you can’t.

- Take practical steps to start cutting the threads of burnout, one by one.

REMEMBER: Burnout Recovery works better with support.

Connect with Cait:

Initial Call with Cait: bit.ly/callcait

Initial Call with Sarah: bit.ly/callsarahv

Burnout Recovery works better with support. UNFRIED is our small group (5 people max!) coaching program to help guide you through your recovery. Apply now! [http://bit.ly/unfried]

Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm