91: Business, Burnout & Perimenopause
In this episode, Vandghie discusses the link between perimenopause, burnout, and women in business. Key takeaways: Factors contributing to burnout in women in business: Unequal burden of domestic work Imposter syndrome and perfectionism Lack of work-life balance and flexibility Gender gap and underrepresentation in leadership positions Difficulty setting boundaries and saying no Internalizing societal expectations Perimenopause and its contribution to burnout: Fluctuating hormones leading to disrupted sleep, fatigue, and decreased energy Increased sensitivity to stress Physical symptoms like hot flashes, weight gain, and brain fog Mental and emotional changes like mood swings, anxiety, and memory lapses Loss of confidence and identity Sleep disturbances Shifting perspectives on burnout: Moving away from wearing burnout as a badge of honor or feeling ashamed about it Recognizing that women can play by different rules than men in business Actions to take: Be mindful of burnout and its signs Practice self-care, including proper sleep, nutrition, and stress management Consider working with a hormone health coach Share the episode with other women in business Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and host bio 04:32 - Sharing a personal story about moving and house renovations 08:23 - Introduction to the topic of burnout 09:23 - Three factors contributing to burnout in women in business: Unequal burden of domestic work (10:04) Workplace dynamics and gender gap (14:34) Individual factors like perfectionism and lack of boundaries (18:42) 23:32 - Perimenopause and its impact on burnout Fluctuating hormones (23:54) Increased stress sensitivity (26:38) Physical symptoms (27:24) Mental and emotional changes (29:12) Loss of confidence and identity (30:40) Sleep disturbances (31:38) 33:12 - Shifting perspectives on burnout 35:32 - Actions to take: mindfulness, self-care, and hormone health coaching 38:22 - Call to action: share the episode and learn more about working with the host 40:08 - Closing remarks If you'd like to learn more about working with me, you can read more here or send me a mail on wellness@vandghie.com. Let's make 2024 your best year in business yet.