Why women cannot self care their way out of systems that are consuming them.

The episode gives women permission to consider that their exhaustion may not be evidence of personal inadequacy. It may be more about a workplace, role, relationship or system that needs to change. It then moves beyond diagnosis and complaint to the greater possibility, what could women create if their intelligence, courage, emotional intelligence, kindness and capability were no longer being consumed by survival?

• Women's exhaustion is a leadership issue, not just a wellbeing issue.
• There comes a point when resilience is no longer the answer.
• Protecting your energy is an act of stewardship.
• Leadership is about choice, not position.
• The future changes when women reclaim where they invest their fire.

Listeners will use the practical "Burnout, Burden or Done? Audit", separate personal responsibility from systemic responsibility, and identify one thing to stop, challenge or help redesign within the next 24 hours.

Dr Sam Collins is a speaker, author and founder of Aspire. For more than 25 years she has worked with women around the world to help them lead change, navigate transitions and create lives and careers with greater meaning, impact and freedom. She is the creator of the global Choose Freedom movement, which encourages women to reclaim their agency, shape the future and make a difference in the worlds they touch.

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This episode is educational and reflective and is not medical advice. If you are concerned about your physical or mental health, please consult a suitably qualified healthcare professional.