Balance Is Broken: What to Drop, What to Protect, and Why 'Always On' Is Burning You Out

Episode Summary:
We’ve been sold a lie—balance doesn’t come from doing more, better. It comes from knowing what to drop. In this episode of Transform and Lead, I’m calling time on the pressure for high-performing women to be always available, always capable, and always holding it all together.

You’ll learn how to reframe your approach to balance using the glass balls vs rubber balls analogy—and why it’s not as simple as work = rubber and family = glass. I’ll share real stories, practical shifts, and a redefinition of success that centres your values, energy and leadership power.

If you’re feeling stretched, stuck, or like the price of ambition is your wellbeing—this one’s for you.

In this episode:

• Why the mental load—not your diary—is the real issue


• How to tell the difference between a glass ball and a rubber one


• What “always on” is costing your leadership and creativity


• A real-world client example of what happens when you let something bounce


• Four gentle, doable shifts to stop burnout before it starts

Listen if you’re:

• Tired of chasing the mythical work-life balance


• Feeling like you’re one notification away from snapping


• Ready to protect what matters most and release the rest


• Done with being the default organiser of everyone else’s needs

️ Try This:
At the end of the episode, I’ll walk you through a simple reflection to name what matters, what can wait, and how to make choices that align with your values—not with guilt.

Resources Mentioned:

• 2024 Burnout Stats: News.com.au Report


• Mental Load & Housework Gap: The Guardian


• Right to Disconnect in Australia: Worklogic

✨ Connect + Share:
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