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How I’d Start Over if I Had to Burn It All Down (Solopreneur Edition)
If you're dreaming about starting over, you’re not broken—you’re evolving. Here’s exactly how to rebuild a burnout-proof business that actually supports your life.
Procrastination or Pivot? How to Tell the Difference (And What to Do About It)
You’re not lazy—you might just be evolving. If you’ve been dragging your feet on tasks that used to light you up, this blog breaks down how to tell if you’re procrastinating or pivoting… and what to do next.
Social Media Burnout? Try Pinterest for More Sustainable Marketing (with Camille Kurtenbach)
You don’t need more content. You need a strategy that actually works while you rest.
If you’re sick of babysitting your Instagram feed or burning hours making videos no one sees—this episode is for you.
Pinterest strategist Camille Kurtenbach is here to flip the script on what sustainable marketing really looks like. This isn’t another “just repurpose it!” conversation. We’re talking about how Pinterest is a visual search engine (not social media!)—and how to make it your business’s best-kept visibility secret.
Whether you’re a course creator, coach, or creative… if you’ve got content, you’ve got searchable marketing assets. Now let’s use them.
How to Rest Without Feeling Guilty (Even If You’re a High Achiever)
In this post, we’re breaking down the subconscious beliefs that keep high-achieving solopreneurs stuck in the burnout loop—and how to rewire your systems, schedule, and self-talk so you can finally rest without guilt and build a business that doesn’t break you.
How to Know If You’re Headed for Burnout—Before It’s Too Late
Burnout isn’t always loud. For high-achievers, it often shows up quietly—through perfectionism, energy crashes, emotional reactivity, or disconnection. In this episode of the Burnout Proof Podcast, Ellyn breaks down 7 sneaky signs you're on the edge (even if you're still functioning just fine), how to spot them early, and what to do before burnout takes you out. This is your gut-check moment—and your wake-up call to build burnout-proof success before it's too late.
Science-Backed Strategies to Lower Your Cortisol (WITHOUT GIMMICKS)
So, you’ve seen people post about Happy Juice all the time, but maybe you’re…skeptical… don’t want to pay for a supplement for the rest of your life. So, here are some GREAT, free, or low-cost ways that are science-backed to lower your cortisol!
Hey there, I’m Ellyn!
Call me Coach Ellyn—a burnout coach, Ph.D. dropout, Enneagram 3, and your new Burnout bestie!
I’m so excited your here! This blog is a great way to dip your toes in and start your burnout journey and learn from the stories, lesson, experiences and research of me and my clients. Can’t wait for you to dive in!
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