Ever feel like you're crushing life… until life crushes you right back?

You're meal-prepping, showing up for workouts, answering emails faster than ChatGPT, helping your kids survive college admissions, and wondering why you are running on fumes.

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re just burned the hell out.

In this episode, I’m joined by Coach Ellen Schinke, burnout expert, high-achiever whisperer, and fellow recovering perfectionist, to break down what burnout really is (hint: it’s not just being tired) and how to spot it before you're face down on the floor wondering if wine counts as a self-care strategy.

We get into:
The 4 types of burnout (yes, there’s more than one!)
Why your brain won’t shut up at night (hello, overthinking)
The sneaky ways you’re numbing with "healthy" habits
How to ditch the pressure for balance and aim for sustainable badassery
What self-compassion actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not bubble baths and mantras)

Whether you're running on caffeine and cortisol or just feeling off lately, this conversation will give you the words, awareness, and tools to pull yourself out of burnout and back into your body.

No guilt. No shame. Just real talk, real tools, and a reminder that doing less doesn’t make you less.

Links:

https://www.coachellyn.com/
Burnout proof podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6cc1P6jMmalAt4BPcNArsb?si=bce2e544f54a462f
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Tu9qz1phbTogtWYeyAAQ
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@coachellyn

Systems https://www.coachellyn.com/systems
Is your business stressing you out https://www.coachellyn.com/bpb

Unsexy Summer Shred https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/unsexysummer/
Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitgirlmagic

Free Resources: https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/freeresources_podcast

Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com

Ever found yourself in a hospital room Googling “all the medical mumbo jumbo that you just heard from five different people in white coats? Or maybe you’ve sat there silently, praying someone would just translate what's happening to your mom or spouse? You're not alone. Hospitals can be overwhelming AF.

When our loved ones get admitted, we’re handed forms, not answers. We're expected to trust the process, even when our gut says something’s off. And let’s be honest—half the time you don’t know who’s in charge, what your rights are, or how to get your questions answered without being labeled “that family member.”

That’s why I’m happy to have Dr. Julie Siemers—nurse, educator, and medical truth-teller with 40 years of experience on the Fit Girl Magic podcast to teach you Hospital Survival 101. She’s pulling back the curtain (and yep, throwing a little polite sass at the system).

You’ll learn how to advocate for your loved ones, speak the secret hospital language, and not be dismissed like a confused extra on Grey’s Anatomy.

Grab your notebook, open your Notes app, or just hit play and soak this in—because this episode might literally save a life.

Hit play now and let’s get into it.

Links:

Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitgirlmagic

Free Resources: https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/freeresources_podcast

Is Metabolism Tired AF? https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/metabolism-makeover-_podcast

Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com

Website; https://drjuliesiemers.com/
About Lifebeat Solutions: https://lifebeatsolutions.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesiemers
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliesiemers

Hey Magic Makers — let’s talk about how the scale might be doing you dirty!

Let me guess you are eating “clean,” tracking your food, working out when you can, and still feel like the scale is mocking you?

You’re not broken… but your metabolism might be straight-up exhausted.

In this kickoff to the Metabolism Reset Series, I’m breaking down why your “eat less, move more” strategy isn’t working anymore — and what’s actually going on behind the scenes (hint: it has a LOT to do with stress, muscle loss, and hormonal chaos).

Here's what we're diving into:

▶️ Why 1,200-calorie diets are wrecking your progress

▶️ What your body’s really doing when you’re “doing everything right”

▶️ Why strength training is your midlife BFF

▶️ The unexpected stress that’s slowing your metabolism

▶️ What holding patterns, hormone shifts, and burnout really feel like

▶️ And how to tell if your metabolism is waving the white flag (👋 tired AF)

This episode is part pep talk, part truth bomb, and all about getting back in the driver’s seat of your results — no more celery sticks and shame spirals.

Ready to find out where your metabolism stands?

Take my free quiz: Is Your Metabolism Tired AF?https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/metabolism-makeover-_podcast

Fast. Fun. Zero guilt. Just answers.

Next episode: What to actually do if your metabolism is tired.

If you’re nodding along and thinking “OMG this is me,” share this with a friend who’s tired of trying so damn hard and getting nowhere. It’s time for real talk and real results.

Links:

Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitgirlmagic

Free Resources: https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/freeresources_podcast

Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com