We live in a world that glorifies hustle, perfection, and productivity at all costs. But here’s the truth: hustle culture isn’t the badge of honor we’ve been sold—it’s a recipe for burnout, disconnection, and missing what really matters.

In this raw and unfiltered episode, I’m sharing my own hot take on why hustle culture is toxic, why perfectionism keeps us stuck, and how to pause long enough to check in with what’s actually important right now.

I also get personal and open up about my own season of grief—how it’s taken me out of “hustle mode” and forced me to reexamine the pressure I’ve put on myself to always be on my game.

💬 In this episode:

• Why hustle culture is more harmful than helpful
• The false promise of perfection and productivity as identity
• How fear and shame sneak into “grind mode”
• Why pausing and checking in with yourself is the bravest move you can make
• My own story of grief, slowing down, and rediscovering alignment

✨ You’ll walk away with:

• Permission to say no to hustle without shame
• Validation if you’ve been forced into slowing down by life circumstances
• A reminder that your worth isn’t tied to what you produce
• A call to reconnect with what actually matters—right here, right now

📲 If this episode lands for you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that pausing isn’t failing—it’s healing. Tag me @ErinBurnsWellness so I can cheer you on for saying screw hustle culture, too.