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Polished Pain Chronicles
Unmuting the truth about burnout and the weight we carry in silence.
You’ve learned to look like you have it all together—even when you’re running on empty. This space is for the truths you don’t say out loud: the hidden costs of burnout, the quiet ache of unprocessed pain, and the moments when giving it everything still doesn’t feel like enough. Here, we unmute it all so you can exhale, sort through what’s been buried, and find your way back to yourself.
This past weekend, after a successful book signing, I paused to reflect on a prop I used during the event—a heart wrapped in chains. It struck me just how deeply this symbolizes the silent struggles of leaders and professionals facing burnout.
Burnout isn’t just about being overworked. It’s ofte...
