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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.

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When people look at you, they see someone who has it all together. A leader, a professional, a parent, or a friend—someone who always delivers, always shows up, and always pushes through. But behind the polished exterior, there’s...

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.

Let’s be honest.
Burnout isn't about needing more time off. It’s not about one bad week, a staffing shortage, or even a full inbox. Burnout is the silent scream of a soul that’s been giving too much for too long—with no safe space to fall apart.

You took the trip. You booked the massage. You slept in, cleared your calendar, and maybe even got off social media for a while. But now you’re back—and the exhaustion? Still here.

It’s like the weight didn’t...