"I'm great, but I'm tired" might be the most dangerous phrase in entrepreneurship. In this powerful conversation, Genea Barnes and Functional Physician and Burnout Expert Dr. Zarya Rubin expose why high-achievers often don't recognize burnout until they're already in crisis … and what it really costs them.

Dr. Zarya reveals her journey from Harvard-educated physician to burnout casualty, sharing the personal wake-up call that forced her to confront the unsustainable patterns driving her exhaustion. This isn't just about being tired, it's about the subconscious drivers creating cycles of depletion and sabotage in your business.

In this episode, you'll discover:

🔹 The three burnout warning signs most entrepreneurs dismiss as "normal"

🔹 How unresolved childhood patterns create the perfect storm for high-achievers

🔹 The moment Dr. Zarya realized her medical career was slowly destroying her … and the impossible choice she faced

🔹 The 4-count breathing technique that activates your calms you down in moments of overwhelm

Whether you think burnout is something that happens to "other people" or you're already feeling the symptoms, this conversation offers both the wake-up call and the practical tools to change your relationship with how you operate in your business.

Connect with Genea:

[free guide] Grow Your Business and Love Doing it with the 3 secrets the business gurus NEVER talk about: http://bethewolfgift.com/

Website: http://bethewolfnow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/

Connect with Dr Zarya:

Free Burnout toolkit: https://drzarya.myflodesk.com/burnouttobalance

Website: https://drzarya.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drzaryarubin/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzaryarubin/

Link to TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfubAfgkUzE

About Dr Zarya:

Dr. Zarya Rubin, MD, is a Harvard-educated physician, TEDx speaker, and burnout strategist, dedicated to helping high-achieving women in midlife break free from chronic stress and overwhelm. After experiencing severe burnout herself, she walked away from a high-stakes medical career and discovered the path to true wellness—one that doesn’t require sacrificing your health for success. Through her functional wellness coaching programs, in-person events and dynamic speaking engagements, Dr. Zarya empowers smart, driven women to reclaim their energy, find balance, and truly thrive. She is also the host of the “Outsmart Burnout” podcast, coming soon to a platform near you. She lives in Portland, OR, with her husband, daughter, and their fluffy bichon mini-poodle.