Burnout-Free Me

Sometimes the hardest question isn't "What do I want to leave behind?" but "What do I want to move toward?" What happens when you've accomplished the thing you worked so hard for, but you can no longer imagine doing it for another twenty years? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shahrzad Rafiee, an emergency physician, therapist, writer, and educator, for a thoughtful conversation about burnout,...

Want more of this? On Substack I share longer reflections, practical tools, and honest conversations that don't make it onto the pod. Join the Burnout-Free Me community: https://amygrimmburnoutfreeme.substack.com   Episode Details: You've done the work. You've built the career. So why does it still feel like you're dragging yourself through every single day? In this milestone 150th episode, Dr. Am...

Want more of this? On Substack I share longer reflections, practical tools, and honest conversations that don't make it onto the pod. Join the Burnout-Free Me community: https://amygrimmburnoutfreeme.substack.com   Episode Details: You've hit the milestones, built the relationship, chased the goals. So why doesn't anything feel that different? In this episode, Dr. Amy Grimm gets real about what tu...

Want more of this? On Substack I share longer reflections, practical tools, and honest conversations that don't make it onto the pod. Join the Burnout-Free Me community: https://amygrimmburnoutfreeme.substack.com   Episode Details: What if your job has been quietly affecting you — and you never knew it had a name? Secondary traumatic stress is one of the most underrecognized contributors to burnou...

Want more of this? On Substack, I share longer reflections, practical tools, and honest conversations that don't make it onto the pod. Join the Burnout-Free Me community: https://amygrimmburnoutfreeme.substack.com   Episode Details: You've probably felt it — completely wrecked by your job in a way that sleep doesn't fix, or on edge in a way you couldn't quite explain. What if the missing piece was...

Join me on Substack: If you’re ready for more honest, real conversations about burnout, nervous system regulation, and creating a life that actually feels good to live… along with tools and practices that actually help… 👉 Subscribe here: https://amygrimmburnoutfreeme.substack.com/ That’s where I share deeper insights, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and practical ways to start shifting out of surviva...

High-achievers love a good plan. We map out the perfect workout routine. The ideal morning ritual. The healthy habit that will finally help us feel organized, productive, and in control again. And then… we quit. Not because we lack discipline or because we don’t care, but because perfectionism quietly turns habit-building into an impossible standard. In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Gri...

Many high-achieving women quietly wonder the same thing: Is it actually possible to have a fulfilling career and a fulfilling relationship? When you care deeply about your work, carry a lot of responsibility, and want to do things well, it can start to feel like your career and your love life are competing for the same limited energy. You may find yourself emotionally exhausted at the end of the d...

“We’re like family here.” It sounds warm, supportive, and welcoming. But in many workplaces, this phrase can quietly blur boundaries and create pressure to sacrifice more of yourself than is healthy or sustainable. In this episode, Dr. Amy Grimm explores why the “work family” narrative can contribute to burnout, especially for high-achieving professionals who already tend to overextend themselves....

Burnout in the Bedroom: When Sex Becomes Another To-Do with Laura Jurgens When you’re burned out, overwhelmed, and running on empty, intimacy is often one of the first things to change—and one of the hardest to talk about. Desire fades. Connection feels harder. Sex can quietly turn into another obligation on an already too-long to-do list. In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, I’m joined by relation...

How Gratitude Changes Your Brain When You’re Under Pressure When life feels heavy and pressure is high, your brain doesn’t respond by becoming calm or rational—it narrows its focus, scans for problems, and stays on high alert. That’s not a personal failing. It’s biology. In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm breaks down what neuroscience actually says about gratitude—and why it works v...

The Human Cost of Caring: Burnout, Compassion, and Meaningful Work with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk Caring deeply about your work can be meaningful—and exhausting. In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, I’m joined by Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, veterinary specialist and author of A Compassionate Calling, for a powerful conversation about the human cost of caring in high-pressure, high-responsibility careers. Wh...

Can Burnout Affect Your Sex Drive? The Effect of Chronic Stress on Desire When you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly running on empty, desire is often one of the first things to fade. But that doesn’t mean something is wrong with you or your relationship. In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm explores how burnout and chronic stress affect the nervous system—and why that directl...

Have you ever made a small mistake—sent the wrong email, misspoke in a meeting, said something mildly awkward—and then found yourself replaying it over and over in your head long after it was already resolved? If so, you’re not overreacting. You’re experiencing a very normal nervous system response. In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm explains why your brain fixates on mistakes, why...

If you’re heading into the holidays feeling tired, overstimulated, or quietly overwhelmed, even while everyone around you seems to be sprinting toward joy, this episode is for you. This isn’t a productivity episode. It’s a pause. In this short, heartfelt holiday check-in, Amy shares a more personal, behind-the-scenes moment from her own life and offers permission to let this season be softer. For...

In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions among high achievers about stress: the belief that stress is inherently bad.  Stress is actually a normal (and necessary!) part of being human, which means it's in our best interest to learn how to work with it instead of fighting against it. In this episode, you'll learn: How your nervous system and mi...

If you’ve been feeling foggy, overwhelmed, indecisive, or like your brain just… stops, you’re not alone. In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm breaks down the cause behind decision fatigue: cognitive fatigue, a burnout symptom most high-achievers mistake for personal failure. You’ll learn how chronic mental load drains your brain’s ability to make decisions, why “just prioritize” doesn...

This Thanksgiving week, I’m practicing what I preach — rest, play, and doing things that make me feel alive. In this mini episode of Burnout-Free Me, I share why I’m taking the week off to go explore Death Valley… and why rest doesn’t always mean slowing down. Sometimes rest is joy. Sometimes it’s adventure. Sometimes it’s simply doing something because you love it. You’ll get a quick reminder tha...

AKA - How to Thrive Without Quitting Your Job (Or Losing Your Sanity)!  You don’t have to quit your job or escape to Bali to stop burning out. You just need a nervous system that feels safe, a brain that works with you (not against you), and a few tools to bring both back online. In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm shares the five core skills she teaches her coaching clients to help...

What Every Ambitious Woman Needs To Know About Happiness, Success, and Sanity. You’ve checked all the boxes, climbed the ladder, and built the life you thought you wanted… So why doesn’t it feel good? In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm gets real about the difference between success and happiness, and why chasing them will leave you drained. Tune in to learn: Why external achievement...

If you’ve been feeling lost, unsure, emotional, or just over it during a major life or career shift, you are not alone. And nothing has gone wrong. In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, we’re breaking down 5 common thought traps that high achievers face during big transitions, and why these thoughts are actually signs that you’re growing. You’ll learn about: ✨ Why your identity feels wobbly when ev...

Do you ever stop yourself from wanting more because it feels selfish or impossible to achieve? In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, we’ll unpack the hidden fears that make “wanting” feel unsafe, and how to give yourself permission to desire more without guilt or burnout. You’ll learn how to recognize the difference between external expectations and genuine desire, why your values are the clearest g...

High-achieving women often love their work, but love alone doesn’t protect them from feeling drained, exhausted, or burned out. In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, I sit down with Crystal Stokes, founder of Full Circle Lab, therapist, and leadership coach, to explore how ambitious professionals can thrive without sacrificing their well-being. You’ll hear Crystal’s journey from working in veterinar...

Emotions are temporary nervous system responses, not life sentences. They’re invitations to pause, listen, and understand yourself more deeply. In this episode, I’m sharing the art and science of emotional processing and how understanding your nervous system can transform the way you experience stress. You’ll learn why your brain tricks you into thinking feelings are permanent, how the 90-second e...

Big changes are happening! And I’m sharing all the details in this episode. From leaving small animal practice to coaching veterinarians, and now expanding to help ambitious women from any field who are done running on empty, my work has been on a journey —and so has my life. In just a few short years, everything has evolved: my energy, my focus, my community, and my business. It’s time for a fres...