Burnt Out Perfectionist

Sara and Eve are back with something a little different — the Three Words Game. One prompt, three answers each, zero filter. From the things that remind them of school (duotanks, Bunsen burners, and very colour-coded index cards) to holidays, their parents, music, food, what they wear, and what they actually want to learn this year — this episode is the vibe check you didn't know you needed. Play...

This week on Burnt Out Perfectionist, Sara and Eve dive into all the things adults seem to understand—but somehow nobody ever actually explained. From taxes, write-offs, benefits, investing, and mortgages to skincare routines, engagement rings, body types, colour analysis, and periods, we're admitting the things we've been quietly Googling for years. Because at some point, adulthood starts to feel...

Remember when websites had personality, social media felt social, and you didn't need to create three accounts, enter a one-time code, and dodge fifteen pop-ups just to download a printable? In Part 2 of our internet nostalgia conversation, Sara and Eve dive into everything that makes the modern internet feel exhausting. From endless ads, algorithm overload, and influencer consumerism to overprice...

Remember when every website looked completely different? This week, Sara and Eve are taking a nostalgic trip through the internet we grew up with — the weird websites, messy profiles, Tumblr themes, MSN Messenger, early Instagram, and the days before every app looked exactly the same. We chat about: • Why social media feels exhausting now • When online shopping became a scavenger hunt • The death...

ara and Eve kick off the episode mid-chaos, bouncing from ADHD tangents and allergy season misery straight into the very real struggle of staying hydrated when your body just... forgets. From there it turns into a full warm-weather spiral — the impossible hunt for non-see-through summer clothes, pale girl foundation drama, and why everyone suddenly wants you to tattoo freckles on your face. They a...

Turns out we've both been sleeping on the same things — just for completely different reasons. This week Sara and Eve are talking trends: the ones they were embarrassingly late to, a few they were surprisingly early on, and the things they swore they'd never care about before eventually caving completely. From wired headphones and body pillows to the Cricut, reading again, and actually investing i...

Spring is here, which means the internet has officially decided you're doing everything wrong. Your morning routine is wrong. Your breakfast is wrong. Your skincare is wrong. Your gut is wrong. You should be up at 5am drinking celery juice in a cold shower while journaling about your five-year plan — obviously. Sara and Eve are here to say: absolutely not. This week they're deep in the wellness tr...

we’ve officially entered our “bare minimum but still trying” era 😂 spring hits and suddenly everyone is glowing, productive, and doing the most… meanwhile we’re just trying to look like we have our life together with the least amount of effort possible this episode is chaotic in the best way — we talk about: why social media feels exhausting right now influencer culture vs real life (coachella… w...

We sat down on April Fools' Day and did something a little different — we went through a list of oddly satisfying things that just HIT. You know the ones. They scratch something in your brain that's hard to explain but impossible to deny.

We all thought our childhood was normal… until someone else pointed out it absolutely wasn’t 😅 This week, we’re diving into the things we did growing up that made perfect sense in our house — but apparently confused everyone else. From emotional support pillows and favorite forks to buttered noodles, spaghetti sandwiches, and very specific “house rules”… we’re questioning everything. Some of thes...

Happy Monday! This week Sara and Eve are back for a full spiral on all things color analysis, makeup, and the absolute chaos of shopping for clothes as a woman. Sara finally cracked the makeup code using ChatGPT and a SheGlam order — and people at hockey and her parent support group kept asking if she was even wearing makeup. The method works and we're not taking questions. They also both did colo...

Happy Monday! This week Sara and Eve are just sitting down for a good old-fashioned catch-up — and honestly, it's a lot. Eve's house lost power and half the appliances stopped heating (ChatGPT saved the day), Sara did her neighbour's highlights and nearly had a heart attack during the rinse, and someone found the new Starbucks ube coconut macchiato and it's a problem. They're diving into the world...

Reality TV used to feel fun. Now it feels like emotional marketing. We started talking about shows we’ve been watching… and somehow ended up unpacking why competition shows don’t feel authentic anymore. As two sisters (millennial + Gen Z, both ADHD), we realized we’re not just annoyed — we’re burned out by how manipulated everything feels. Are we cynical? Or are shows just different now? If you’ve...

Everyone online seems to be “making six figures from their side hustle”… so why does starting something feel so overwhelming? This week, Sara and Eve get honest about what it actually looks like to build something from scratch — from launching a podcast in 2022 to navigating Etsy, Shopify, RSS feeds, social media burnout, and the very unglamorous backend of running an online business. We talk abou...

In this episode of Burnt Out Perfectionist, we’re talking about hobbies, hyperfixations, and the things we forgot we loved as kids. From building forts and making random creations to nostalgia, creativity, and finding joy without pressure — this is a real conversation about why fun doesn’t need to be productive, monetized, or turned into a side hustle. We talk about: • childhood hobbies and creati...

In this episode (out Feb 9), we do an honest January check-in — the good, the chaotic, and the downright exhausting. We talk about Blue Monday, doomscrolling, cold rinks, early mornings, and what it really feels like to “just get through” the month. This isn’t a glow-up episode — it’s a real, couch-style reflection on burnout, energy, and balance.

In this episode, we dive into the idea of an analogue bag — a simple, intentional kit for living more offline, more present, and less overwhelmed. Instead of carrying everything on our phones, we talk about building a physical “slow life bag” filled with tools that help us think, feel, create, and regulate without constant screens. We chat about: • why we’re craving more analogue living • what act...

In part two of our vision board series, we stop talking about what looks good and start talking about what actually feels good. We get into why motivation doesn’t work for us, what “default settings” really means, and how we’re trying to build lives that feel doable instead of constantly overwhelming. From habits over hype, journaling blocks, emotional processing, cozy living, creativity, and lett...

in this episode of burnt out perfectionist , we’re sharing our real life personal vision boards — not the aesthetic pinterest versions, and definitely not hustle culture. we talk about how we actually set goals, what we’re manifesting for our next era, and how adhd and burnout shape the way we dream, plan, and reset. from choosing a word of the year to building vision boards that feel realistic, f...

In this episode, we’re sharing our 2026 vision board for burnt out perfectionist and talking about what’s actually coming next for the podcast. We get real about where we’re at, what we’re building, the goals we’ve set for this year, and how we want this show to grow — from consistency and content to community, creativity, and the overall vibe of the podcast. We talk about: our podcast and brand g...

Welcome to Season 4 🎉 We’re kicking off 2026 the only way we know how: with a pop culture bingo card , zero pressure, and a lot of strong opinions. In this episode, sisters Sara and Eve make their totally unserious (but deeply passionate) predictions for 2026 — from rom-coms finally making a comeback, Dancing With the Stars wish lists, nostalgic media returns, and subscription fatigue… to bread m...

this week’s episode is a short and sweet holiday check-in as we officially close out season 3 of burnt out perfectionist. no full episode, no agenda — just us reflecting on the season, laughing about our favorite moments, rejecting resolutions (again), and sharing what’s coming in season 4 starting january 2026. thank you for listening, sharing, messaging us, and showing up this year. we don’t tak...

It’s our final episode of the year, and somehow… our pop culture bingo card actually hit. From rom-com revivals and fashion throwbacks to unexpected celebrity moves and trends we joked about that came true, we’re breaking down what we predicted, what surprised us, and what completely missed the mark in 2025. This episode is part recap, part reflection, and part “how did we get this right?” as we w...

We’re back with another festive mix of chaos, cozy vibes, and absolutely zero chill about the holidays. 🎄 This week, we’re diving into wrapping paper drama, Christmas spending pressure, wish list culture, and why everyone seems either extra nice… or deeply unhinged during December. From over-the-top gift hauls to thrifted Christmas budgets to Hallmark movies with fourteen unnecessary plot lines —...

This week, we somehow spend 11 minutes talking about Wicked before even touching the topic — but yes, there are spoilers. After that, we deep-dive into change: the tiny ADHD-approved refreshes (new phone wallpaper), the medium-impact stuff (cutting dairy before it cuts you), and the full-blown life-altering chaos (moves, breakups, death, existential spirals). It’s cozy, unhinged, and aggressively...