Episode 106: Burnout + Boundaries

With guest Hannah Tackett

August 27, 2024

This Episode Vibes About...

Lyndsay Soprano talks with burnout coach Hannah Tackett about what happens when ambition and people-pleasing push you past your limits. They unpack the difference between balance and boundaries, and why saying yes all the time comes at a cost. Hannah shares how hitting her breaking point in 2017 changed everything—and what it really takes to reclaim your energy and peace. This episode is honest, grounding, and a reminder that burnout isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a warning sign you don’t have to ignore.

Burnout
High-Achieving Women
People-Pleasing
Fear of Failure
Authenticity
Setting Boundaries
Assertiveness + Personal Growth
Self-Care and more!

Show Notes

Lyndsay Soprano and Hannah Tackett tackle the all-too-common struggle of burnout in this eye-opening episode of The Pain Game Podcast. With a focus on the fine line between boundaries and balance, Lyndsay reflects on her own journey of battling burnout fueled by a relentless drive for success and the urge to please others. Meanwhile, Hannah, a seasoned burnout coach, shares her hard-earned wisdom, revealing the moment in 2017 when she realized she could no longer continue living in overdrive.

For anyone feeling trapped in the exhausting cycle of overachievement and self-neglect, this episode offers a refreshing perspective. Hannah’s compassionate guidance and practical tips light the way toward breaking free from burnout and embracing a more authentic, balanced life.

Episode Highlights:

(00:00) This podcast focuses on living with chronic pain and trauma

(02:10) Introduction to the topic of burnout

(10:30) Lyndsay’s personal journey with burnout

(15:45) The impact of people-pleasing on burnout

(20:20) Hannah Tuckett’s story and her path to becoming a burnout coach

(25:50) The four success traps: people-pleasing, perfectionism, overextending, and overachieving

(30:15) The role of fear in driving burnout

(35:00) The secret key to ending burnout: authenticity

(40:10) Practical strategies for aligning with your core values

(45:20) Energizing your being and resetting your nervous system

(50:30) The importance of setting boundaries and asserting your voice