340: Why Women Are Mentally Burned Out (and How to Fix It)

Today on Can’t Be Contained, I’m diving deep into one of the most misunderstood—and straight-up sneaky—challenges most of us face in our lives: burnout. If you’re a go-getter, a high achiever, or just trying to keep up with all the demands of daily life, I see you, and I made this episode just for you!

This is the kickoff to a brand new mini-series where I tackle all the different faces of burnout—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. In this first episode, I’m zeroing in on mental burnout: what it looks like, why it’s especially rampant for women (hello, invisible labor and social pressure!), and exactly how I’ve learned to outsmart it over the past 15 years.

I’m sharing my own reflections, research, and honest stories about running on empty, plus the best tools I’ve discovered to reclaim my energy and sanity. I break down how burnout likes to hide—sometimes showing up as indecisiveness, mental fog, or just that “blah” feeling of losing yourself—and how you can actually batch, systemize, and delete so much of the mental overload that’s weighing you down.

I’ll walk you through:

➤ The real signs of mental burnout—and why it’s often overlooked

➤ How screen time and constant input fry our brains (and how I set boundaries with technology)

➤ The power of energy audits and making room for what truly nourishes you

➤ Why sometimes doing nothing is the most productive thing you can do

➤ How to stop wearing that Superwoman cape, ease up on the proving and performing, and actually feel freedom in your day-to-day

I talk about digital detoxes, breathwork resets (including how I use the Pause Breathwork app—go check out the Midday Reset track!), and why setting outrageously firm boundaries with your time is the biggest gift you can give yourself.

If you’re ready to ditch the overwhelm and reclaim your clarity, creativity, and life force—this episode is for you. Whether you’re a busy parent, in the midst of a big career, or just craving more space and ease, I hope these practices will support you in living a life that feels more free, connected, and completely uncontainable.

If this resonated with you, it would mean the world if you subscribe, share, or leave a review—the more of us who break free from burnout, the better. Here’s to living a life that truly can’t be contained—let’s do this together!

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For full show notes, resources, and links: https://www.samanthaskelly.com/episode-340-why-women-are-mentally-burned-out/

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