Outsmart Burnout
Outsmart Burnout
Podcast Description
Welcome to Outsmart Burnout, the ultimate podcast for smart, driven women in midlife who are ready to reclaim their passion, purpose, and joy. Hosted by Dr. Zarya Rubin—a Harvard-educated functional wellness expert, burnout strategist, TEDx speaker and mom. This show is inspired by my personal journey of struggling with and overcoming burnout; I know firsthand how overwhelming life can feel when you’re exhausted, stressed out and trying to do it all; I’m here to share the insights, tools, and strategies that will help you reclaim your energy and discover what makes you truly thrive. Remember, burnout is not your destiny, it's your wake-up call.Listen to my TEDx talk about my burnout story: https://bit.ly/TEDxBurnoutLearn more: www.drzarya.comFollow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/drzaryarubinDownload your FREE Outsmart Burnout Toolkit: https://drzarya.myflodesk.com/outsmartburnouttoolkitNew episodes released every Wednesday.Leave us a comment, like, subscribe, download, and share an episode with a friend who could use a lifeline in this chaotic world.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on topics such as burnout prevention, emotional resilience, boundary-setting, and the mental load of motherhood. Episodes delve into specific examples like setting boundaries without guilt with confidence coach Molly Ruben and understanding the emotional labor of motherhood with Paige Connell, highlighting the complexities women face in midlife.
Welcome to Outsmart Burnout, the ultimate podcast for smart, driven women in midlife who are ready to reclaim their passion, purpose, and joy. Hosted by Dr. Zarya Rubin—a Harvard-educated functional medicine physician, burnout coach, TEDx speaker and mom.
This show is inspired by my personal journey of struggling with and overcoming burnout; I know firsthand how overwhelming life can feel when you’re exhausted, stressed out and trying to do it all; I’m here to share the insights, tools, and strategies that will help you reclaim your calm and discover what makes you truly thrive.
Whether you’re a mom, an entrepreneur, struggling with perimenopause and the weight of the world; if you’re burned out, overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck in survival mode, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken.
Each week, I invite expert guests to join the conversation, as we dive into evidence-based strategies to regulate your nervous system, heal your hormones, and reignite your spark so you can feel vibrant, focused, and more like your true self again.
Remember, burnout is not your destiny, it’s your wake-up call.
Listen to my TEDx talk about my burnout story: https://bit.ly/TEDxBurnout
Learn more: www.drzarya.com
Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/drzaryarubin
Download your FREE Outsmart Burnout Toolkit: https://drzarya.myflodesk.com/outsmartburnouttoolkit
New episodes released every Wednesday.
Leave us a comment, like, subscribe, download, and share an episode with a smart, badass woman who could use a lifeline in this chaotic world.
Summary
In this episode of Outsmart Burnout, Carmen Paredes shares her profound insights on leadership, resilience, and her own harrowing journey through burnout. She discusses how burnout landed her in emergency surgery, the science behind achievement addiction, and the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in leadership. Carmen introduces her CARES framework, emphasizing Compassion, Authenticity, Resources, Empowerment, and Support as essential elements for leaders to help their teams avoid burnout. The conversation highlights the unique challenges faced by high-achieving women and the need for a cultural shift in workplace dynamics to foster psychological safety and well-being.
Takeaways
- Carmen emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in leadership.
- Burnout can often be a self-imposed sentence, especially for high achievers.
- The addiction to achievement is driven by dopamine rewards.
- Healing from burnout requires understanding the root causes of our behaviors.
- Leaders must model compassion and authenticity to create a supportive workplace culture.
- The CARES framework includes compassion, authenticity, resources, empowerment, and support.
- Women often experience burnout at higher rates due to societal pressures.
- Understanding childhood trauma can help address current burnout issues.
- Leaders should be curious and listen to the silence in their teams.
- Grounding practices can help regulate energy and protect against burnout.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Carmen Paredes
01:16 The Journey to Understanding Burnout
03:17 The High Achiever's Dilemma
05:31 The Impact of Personal Life on Professional Success
08:29 The Addiction to Achievement and Stress
10:36 The Intersection of Hormones and Burnout
16:29 Understanding the Need for Change
18:30 The Role of Childhood Trauma in Burnout
22:57 Exploring Emotional Imprints and Love Languages
26:30 Protecting Your Energy and Grounding Practices
27:25 Grounding and Energy Control
28:16 Leading from Within
34:14 Understanding Burnout in High Achieving Women
36:37 Visibility Challenges for Latina Leaders
40:52 The CARES Leadership Framework
45:40 Embracing Authentic Leadership
Connect with Carmen:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcarmenparedes/
https://iamcarmenparedes.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@iamcarmenparedes
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And remember, burnout is not your destiny; it's your wake-up call!
Connect with Dr. Zarya Rubin:
Listen to my TEDx talk about my burnout story: https://bit.ly/TEDxBurnout
Learn more: https://drzarya.com
Follow along on IG: https://instagram.com/drzaryarubin
Download your FREE Outsmart Burnout Toolkit: https://drzarya.myflodesk.com/outsmartburnouttoolkit
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