In this episode of Boss Bitch Radio, I'm sharing something deeply personal - the seven warning signs that kept showing up before I finally made one of the hardest decisions of my life: closing the business I'd spent nearly two decades building.
The truth? It wasn't one dramatic moment. It was years of subtle signals that I kept brushing aside. The work I once loved started feeling heavy. I couldn't sleep. My creativity disappeared. My mind was consumed by the same problems every single day. Looking back, my body was trying to tell me something long before my brain was ready to listen.
If you're a woman over 40 feeling burned out, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from your work, relationship, or even yourself, this conversation is for you. Whether you're questioning your career, your business, a relationship, or simply the direction your life is heading, I hope these signs help you recognize your own patterns before you spend years stuck like I did!
#WomenOver40 #BurnoutRecovery #PersonalGrowth
Key Takeaways:
00:39 Why I Started This Podcast
01:32 The Instagram Poll That Changed Everything
02:46 Why We Stay Stuck Way Too Long
05:25 The 7 Signs I Couldn't Ignore
05:41 When What You Love Starts Feeling Heavy
07:40 The Sleep & Overthinking Spiral
09:33 Constantly Asking, "Am I Crazy?"
12:20 The Tiny Thing That Finally Broke Me
14:07 When You Finally Hit Your Limit
15:36 The Mindset That Helped Me Move Forward
19:53 Fix the Root, Not the Symptoms
21:30 Sponsor Break: iVologist
22:27 The Part I Didn't Tell Anyone
23:24 Why I Disappeared From Social Media
23:50 The Program That Changed Everything
25:42 Learning to Feel Instead of Suppress
27:08 How I Learned to Trust Myself Again
30:08 What Is Your Body Trying to Tell You?
31:18 Send This to the Friend Who Needs It
31:50 Delulu Updates & Behind-the-Scenes
32:47 Thanks for Listening ❤️ Come Say Hi
Links mentioned:
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Watch my inspiring conversation with Tracy Litt, "You're Not Behind, Broken, or Stuck — You're Becoming." If you're feeling stuck or standing at a crossroads, this episode is exactly what you need: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRUwXFZG-bM
Didn't catch the previous Delulu Maxxing episodes? Listen here:
Episode #1 - https://bossbitchradio.libsyn.com/delulu-maxxing-i-burned-down-a-19-year-career-retired-the-fitness-girl-and-stopped-waiting-to-feel-ready
Episode #2 - https://bossbitchradio.libsyn.com/i-made-almost-4k-in-15-days-on-purpose-this-time
Episode #3 - https://bossbitchradio.libsyn.com/delulu-maxxing-if-you-dont-ask-the-answer-is-always-no-my-first-full-month-every-number
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