Burnout in Disguise—The Hustle You Justify

Are you crushing the to-do list but quietly crumbling inside? Do you look productive but feel depleted?

In this episode of Aligned & Accountable, Mellisa Alfaro pulls back the curtain on the sneaky kind of burnout that high-achieving mompreneurs often miss—the kind that hides under “busy,” “booked out,” and “being everything to everyone.” If you’ve been chasing productivity but losing your spark, this conversation is your wake-up call and your way out.

You’ll discover:

• 🔥 The 4 silent signs of burnout that high-capacity women ignore
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• 🧠 The hidden beliefs fueling your burnout (and how to rewrite them)
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• 🛠️ Practical steps to shift from burnout to aligned execution
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• 🛑 Why your nervous system is part of your business strategy
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• 💡 The tools, mindset shifts, and boundaries Mellisa uses to protect her energy while raising six kids and running multiple businesses

This isn’t about quitting your business. It’s about reclaiming it—and yourself.

Whether you’re building between nap times or scaling to six figures, this episode will help you stop justifying the hustle and start building sustainably—with peace, power, and purpose.

✨ What to Do Next:

✅ Listen to the episode

✅ Tag @mellisaalfaro on Instagram and share what hit home

✅ Subscribe + leave a review to help this podcast reach more overwhelmed moms in business

✅ Send this to a friend who’s been “busy” but secretly burned out

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• bit.ly/winewithmellisa Give back to a charity of your choing
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• Monday.com – For project + content management
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• HoneyBook – For seamless client onboarding + automation
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• Working Genius Assessment – To discover your natural work style

💬 Episode Affirmation:

“I create space to move at my own pace.”

Let’s stop spinning our wheels and start executing. Together.

📩 DM Mellisa on Instagram: @mellisaalfaro

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