EP 77: The Identity Crisis That’s Causing Your Burnout (& How to Finally Find Balance) [Dr. Jihane Farrell - Part 1]

2025-09-29

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Do you ever feel like your entire identity is wrapped up in your work, leaving you drained and burned out? In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Jihane Farrell, PhD in cell biology, ADAPT-certified functional health coach, and host of The 40s Fitness Reset podcast, to discuss the identity crisis that's fueling burnout for high-achieving women. If you're struggling with work-life balance or feeling like you've lost yourself beneath your responsibilities, this powerful conversation reveals how reconnecting with your purpose can transform your...

If you're struggling with work-life balance or feeling like you've lost yourself beneath your responsibilities, this powerful conversation reveals how reconnecting with your purpose can transform your life. Let's dive into Jihane's inspiring journey from workaholic cancer researcher to finding true balance.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

⚠️ The warning signs of burnout that high-achievers often miss

⚠️ How loneliness and lack of community can accelerate burnout

⚠️ The dangerous cycle of work addiction and its impact on your physical and mental health

⚠️ What happens when your entire identity becomes wrapped up in your work

⚠️ How to recognize when your values aren't aligned with your environment

✨ The transformative power of reconnecting with your purpose

If you're ready to overcome burnout, discover your true identity, and finally create a life that aligns with your values, hit play so you can achieve your ambitious mom life!

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