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How to Beat Dopamine Addiction: The Surprising Truth About Earned vs. Cheap Dopamine
Ever wondered why scrolling social media leaves you feeling emptier than before? The answer lies in understanding the crucial difference between cheap and earned dopamine. In this post, Coach Ellyn shares her personal post-vacation burnout recovery and reveals a powerful framework for upgrading your pleasure sources to beat digital addiction and prevent burnout.

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.

Exhausted No Matter How Much You Sleep? Fix These 3 Hidden Energy Leaks
You’re getting enough sleep, but you still wake up feeling drained. Sound familiar? The problem isn’t how much rest you’re getting—it’s how you’re managing your energy throughout the day. High-achievers love operating in output mode, but without a strategy to input energy, burnout is inevitable. In this post, we’re breaking down three hidden energy leaks that are secretly sabotaging your performance—and exactly how to fix them.

5 Self-Care Habits Entrepreneurs Need to Beat Burnout and Thrive
Burnout doesn’t have to be the price of ambition. These five self-care habits—like creating a Boundary Manifesto and building White Space—help high-achieving entrepreneurs protect their energy, stay focused, and thrive without sacrificing their well-being.
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How Stress and Burnout Block Weight Loss for High-Achieving Women with Lauren Gary Wellness
In this episode of The Burnout-Proof Podcast, Ellyn sits down with Lauren Gary, a nurse practitioner turned holistic weight loss coach, to uncover how chronic stress and burnout block weight loss—especially for high-achieving women. Lauren shares her journey from traditional medicine to helping women in their 30s and 40s reclaim their health through practical, stress-reducing strategies.
Tune in for actionable insights on balancing hormones, reducing stress, and creating sustainable health habits—all while staying ambitious and burnout-proof.

Top 10 Self-Care Practices for Entrepreneurs to Avoid Burnout
Being an entrepreneur often feels like juggling a million tasks at once, but let me give you some tough love—you can’t build an empire if you’re running on empty. Burnout is real, and if you’re not taking care of yourself, your business will suffer too. That’s why self-care isn’t just a luxury; it’s essential. From prioritizing sleep like it’s your business partner, to creating solid work-life boundaries and scheduling digital detoxes, these 10 self-care practices will help you stay burnout-proof while growing your business. Want to keep thriving without hitting the wall? Dive into the full blog for all the details! 💪🏼
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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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