Burnout vs. Perimenopause: Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself
Thu Feb 05 2026
Are you burned out — or is this perimenopause?And why does it feel impossible to tell the difference?
In this episode, we untangle one of the most confusing (and Googled) questions midlife women ask when exhaustion, overwhelm, and brain fog start taking over. We’ll talk about what burnout actually is, how perimenopause changes your stress tolerance, and why so many women end up blaming themselves when their usual coping tools stop working.
This is not a diagnostic episode.It’s a clarity episode.
You’ll learn:
What burnout really looks like in midlife
How hormonal shifts remove your stress “buffer”
Why pushing harder often backfires
A more helpful way to understand what your body is asking for
If you’ve been wondering, “What’s wrong with me?” — this episode is for you.
✨ You are not broken. Your system is overloaded.
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Are you burned out — or is this perimenopause?And why does it feel impossible to tell the difference? In this episode, we untangle one of the most confusing (and Googled) questions midlife women ask when exhaustion, overwhelm, and brain fog start taking over. We’ll talk about what burnout actually is, how perimenopause changes your stress tolerance, and why so many women end up blaming themselves when their usual coping tools stop working. This is not a diagnostic episode.It’s a clarity episode. You’ll learn: What burnout really looks like in midlife How hormonal shifts remove your stress “buffer” Why pushing harder often backfires A more helpful way to understand what your body is asking for If you’ve been wondering, “What’s wrong with me?” — this episode is for you. ✨ You are not broken. Your system is overloaded.