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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!

The Mindset Shift I Didn’t Believe in... Until I Tried It! Hypnosis, Manifestation, & Mindset with Jen Gutfriend
What if the reason you're stuck isn’t your strategy... it’s your subconscious?
In this episode, I'm talking to Jen — clinical hypnotherapist, mindset coach, and total powerhouse — about how to actually reprogram the beliefs that are keeping you stuck in burnout, perfectionism, and hustle mode.
Plus: You'll hear Jen live-coach me through some of my own subconscious resistance... 👀 Spoiler: It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s exactly what so many of us need.

How to Set Boundaries That Actually Stick (Even When You’re the Boss)
Setting boundaries is hard enough. But upholding them when you’re the boss, the team, and the pressure? That’s next-level. This blog breaks down how to stop crossing your own boundaries and build systems that enforce them for you.

How to Reset Your Business Without Burning It All Down
You don’t need to quit. You don’t need to start over. You just need a reset that honors your energy and clears the chaos. In this post, I’m walking you through the exact 5-step method I use (and coach clients through) to hit reset on your business—without burning it to the ground.
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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What’s Burning You Out (and How to Fix It)
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This isn’t about vibes. It’s about out why you’re overwhelmed—and exactly what to do about it so you stop white-knuckling it! You’ll discover:
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⚙️ Your custom system or schedule fix | 🚀 A bold next step to reclaim your time + energy
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