Is your to-do list longer than your sleep schedule?
Pediatrician-turned-burnout-expert Dr. Susan Landers, MD joins host Lisa Urbanski to expose the hidden stressors pushing high-achieving moms to the brink—and delivers a toolbox to pull you back. In this episode you’ll discover:
- Burnout biology 101—how chronic cortisol spikes hijack mood, waistline, and sleep.
- A 3-step “micro-pause” ritual you can squeeze between Zoom calls and school pick-up.
- Boundary scripts that protect your time without guilt (or side-eye from the boss).
- Why mom-guilt + perfectionism = fatigue—and how to rewrite that equation.
- The Work-Life Recalibration Matrix Dr. Landers uses to guide clients from overwhelm to ownership.
- Low-lift self-care swaps—five-minute breathwork, inbox-triage hacks, and “quiet-quitting” your phone at night.
💡 Bonus: Grab Dr. Landers’ free Burnout Barometer checklist at SusanLandersMD.com to spot red flags early and reset before you crash.
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Her insights come from both professional expertise and lived experience—plus, her writing is striking a nerve. Her Substack newsletter has skyrocketed to over
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Whether you're a mom on the brink, a partner who wants to help, or someone seeking to understand emotional burnout, this episode will hit hard, in the
best way.
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