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If you’re successful on paper… but still feel exhausted, disconnected, or like something is off — this episode is going to hit differently.

Because what if you’re not burnt out?

What if you’ve been betrayed?

In this deeply honest and powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Nikia Smith — board-certified anesthesiologist, wellness coach, and founder of She Is Fire Forged — to unpack the kind of exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix.

We explore the hidden cost of being “the strong one”…
The quiet pressure to be everything for everyone…
And why so many high-achieving women are operating in survival mode without even realising it.

Dr. Nikia shares a completely different lens on burnout — one rooted in nervous system safety, boundaries, and self-trust — and offers a path back to a life that actually feels as good as it looks.

This conversation is an invitation to stop over-functioning, start listening to your body, and redefine what success really means.

Inside this episode, we cover:

• Why burnout might actually be a form of betrayal
• The hidden cost of the “strong woman” identity
• Subtle signs you’re heading toward burnout (even if you seem “fine”)
• Why saying no feels so hard — and how to do it without guilt
• The uncomfortable truth about being needed
• What it really looks like to move from survival mode into softness

If you’ve been pushing, striving, and holding it all together… this is your permission slip to do things differently.

Have a listen to our chat, or watch the full video on YouTube here.

Thanks for tuning in today to The Can I Get a Refill? Podcast, and be sure to jump on my website (below) to download a free 33 page eBook on 7 Steps to Protect Your Energy & Fill Up Your Cup.

You cannot pour from an empty cup, so I’ve designed a guide to help you take care of yourself, in order to uplevel your life. Download it today and make yourself a priority in 2026!

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