Burnout isn’t just being tired or overwhelmed—it’s what happens when your nervous system is totally tapped out. This episode is a wake-up call and a reframe. I break down what burnout really is, what it’s not, and how to start healing without adding more pressure to your already packed plate.

[00:00–01:25]
📍 Let's reframe burnout
I kick things off by calling out the biggest misunderstanding about burnout: we think it’s situational, but the truth is deeper. Burnout is when your nervous system says, “I’m done.” It's not weakness—it's a stress overload.

[01:26–03:20]
🔥 Burnout vs. "nervous breakdown"
I talk about how burnout used to be labeled a nervous breakdown, and why that language matters. It’s about capacity, not capability. Burnout is your body's way of saying something's not working.

[03:21–05:10]
🚫 People-pleasing & the cost of “playing nice”
If you’re saying yes when you want to say no, avoiding boundaries, and putting everyone else first, this is your burnout blueprint. I walk through how saying “yes” at the expense of yourself leads to emotional depletion.

[05:11–07:45]
🌪️ The real burnout trigger: a fried nervous system
What looks like anxiety, panic, and sleeplessness often comes down to nervous system dysregulation. I compare it to skipping flossing—eventually the buildup causes pain. We need daily emotional hygiene.

[07:46–09:35]
💡 How to start regulating your nervous system
This isn’t about meditating more or walking it off. I explain how real nervous system regulation is consistent, intentional, and doable. I share the first tool you can try today: my 5-minute reset (and how to get it).

[09:36–11:20]
⚖️ Capacity & emotion: how to hold more
Think about how you feel after vacation vs. after a sleepless night. Emotional capacity changes, and we can build it intentionally. This section is about how we make allowing emotion easier.

[11:21–13:00]
🧠 Thoughts, beliefs & the mental load
Burnout isn’t just emotional—there’s a mental component too. I talk about how the belief that you’re responsible for everything and everyone fuels burnout and why it’s time to challenge that.

[13:01–15:00]
💬 Where to start & how I can help
I wrap with two options for going deeper: book a discovery call with me at amandahess.ca or join my Love Yourself No Matter What membership for free at joinamanda.ca. Plus, how to reach me for the free 5-minute reset.

Interested in working with Amanda? Sign up for a discovery call: https://amandahess.ca

Want to join the Love Yourself No Matter What Membership For Free? Join here: https://amanda-hess.mykajabi.com/loveyourself?preview_theme_id=2160502340

Come find me on TT and IG: @theamandahess

This episode is more than a conversation—it’s a reclamation.

LT Dixon joins me to share a deeply personal, powerful journey of healing, self-discovery, and radical self-love. From surviving abuse to raising five kids as a single mom, LT didn't just rebuild her life—she reinvented her identity.

Together, we explore what it actually means to put yourself first without guilt, why so many women feel resistance to loving themselves, and how to start operating from a completely new paradigm—where self-love isn’t optional, it’s foundational.

You’ll walk away with tangible wisdom, loving truth bombs, and a fresh perspective on what it means to be love, lead with love, and build a life from the inside out.

Whether you’re at the start of your healing journey or deep in the process of remembering who you are—you’ll find resonance here.

0:00 – Welcome + introducing my first guest in this self-love series
2:15 – LT’s story: healing from abuse and rediscovering herself
6:45 – “It started with a cup of coffee”: the smallest act of self-love that changed everything
10:30 – The moment she said, “This can’t be my life”—and why that question matters
14:55 – How to ask, ‘Where am I?’ and why this is the most powerful place to begin
19:30 – Redefining love on your own terms: acceptance, appreciation, no judgment
24:10 – LT’s “me, we, them” framework and how it transformed her family
29:50 – What to do when you feel resistance to loving yourself
33:40 – Setting boundaries without guilt—and how it’s a form of love
37:20 – Why healing isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being honest
41:10 – Final takeaways + where to find LT online

📱 TikTok: @getyourshifttogether
SM: IG: L.T. Dixon

Connect with Amanda:
Get a FREE week inside the Love Yourself No Matter What Membership:
https://amanda-hess.mykajabi.com/loveyourself
TT/IG/FB @theamandahess

Interested in working with Amanda? Sign up for a discovery call: https://amandahess.ca

Want to join the Love Yourself No Matter What Membership For Free? Join here: https://amanda-hess.mykajabi.com/loveyourself?preview_theme_id=2160502340

Come find me on TT and IG: @theamandahess

Ever feel like nobody truly sees you or hears you—like you’re speaking, but it’s not landing? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story that cracked this experience wide open for me. If you’re neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or just someone who’s been labeled as “too much,” this is going to resonate deeply. We’ll explore what it actually means to feel unseen and unheard, why this is such a common experience (especially for women like us), and how to begin rewriting that story from the inside out.

🧠 Here’s what we cover:

[00:00] – Welcome & why this topic matters
[01:30] – A real-life moment with my husband that brought up deep feelings of being unheard
[04:15] – How I reacted (and what I used to do before I had the tools I do now)
[07:00] – The shame spiral that used to follow, and why I don’t go there anymore
[09:20] – Why neurodivergent women are often misunderstood and mislabeled
[11:40] – A poolside story with my dad’s wife that triggered old beliefs and shame
[14:30] – How hiding parts of ourselves contributes to feeling invisible
[16:50] – Why you have to see yourself before anyone else can
[18:40] – What it means to be your own ride or die
[20:00] – How to build connection, support, and belonging—on your terms
[22:10] – The two ways to work with me if you’re ready to finally feel seen and heard

💥 Ready to feel truly seen and heard in your life?

→ Book a 1:1 consult with me here: https://amandahess.ca
→ Join my membership and start your FREE week here: https://joinamanda.ca

You deserve to take up space. Let’s do this together. 💛