You ever hit the wall, felt fried, started Googling supplements—but deep down knew, “This isn’t about energy. It’s about meaning”?

In today’s episode, host Shawn Michael removes the mask on burnout in “Burnout is a Lie: What You’re Actually Suffering From.” What most people call burnout isn’t exhaustion—it’s purpose deprivation. If you’re doing all the right things and still feel hollow, this episode is your invitation to pivot from fatigue to fire.

🎯 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• Why burnout is often a sign of disconnection, not depletion
• The identity-level hollow most achievers avoid facing
• How to reconnect with purpose to reignite your energy

✅ This Episode Will Help You:

• Uncover the real reason your energy is missing
• Spot where you’ve traded alignment for achievement
• Take practical steps to feel fueled instead of just functional

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📌 On the Next Episode:

“The Charisma Con: Why Being ‘Likeable’ is Killing Your Authority”—we’ll challenge the myth that you need to be liked in order to lead.

✨ Reflection Prompts

Dig deeper than “I’m just tired.” Use these prompts to get clear on what your burnout is really saying:

• Spot: Where are you calling it burnout—but it actually feels like a loss of direction?
• Trace: What have you said yes to that no longer feels like you?
• Feed: What’s one activity, project, or goal that genuinely energizes you—whether or not it “makes sense”?
• Alignment Check: When do you feel most alive? How often are you there?

🏃‍♂️ Exercises

Ready to go from drained to lit up? These exercises will help you reconnect with what really matters:

• Spot Step (10 minutes): Journal about the last time you felt fulfilled—not just busy. What was different?
• Trace Move (5 minutes): List 3 responsibilities or habits you’re holding that no longer reflect your values. What’s the hidden “should” behind them?
• Feed Lift (1 day): Choose one purpose-fueled task to prioritize this week. Doesn’t need to be productive—just real.
• Purpose Cue (Ongoing): Use a mantra like “My fuel is alignment” or “Exhaustion ≠ failure” when you feel the burnout creeping in.

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