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Is It Okay to Work on Vacation? Here's What a Burnout Coach Actually Thinks
We’ve been sold the lie that rest only counts if you completely disconnect. But for solopreneurs, that’s not always realistic—or necessary. In this blog, I’m breaking down how I worked on vacation without burning out, why strategic rest matters more than all-or-nothing thinking, and how you can build a business that actually lets you breathe. Spoiler: your version of rest doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.
Pay-to-Play Love? Dating Apps, I’m Looking at You
Someone recently said, “It’s not the apps—it’s the people on them.” My response? Nah. It’s the apps.
And this episode is the full rant you’ve been waiting for. Today, we’re breaking down exactly how dating apps have gone from cute convenience to full-blown pay-to-play chaos—and why that shift is making it way harder to find anything real.
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.
Dating From a Burned Out Place (It’s Not Just You)
Ever walked away from a “perfectly nice” date and still felt off about it? That’s not you being dramatic—it’s your intuition doing its job.
In this episode, we’re diving into the subtle (and not-so-subtle) moments when your gut speaks up and what it actually looks like to listen.
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.
Male Loneliness Epidemic, My Ass.
This one’s fresh off a 2000s dance party—and I’ve got a hot take for the men still standing on the sidelines. If you've ever looked around the club and thought, “Why do all these men look like they were dragged here against their will?”—same, babe.
I'm 36...And Starting a Dating Podcast? Oh Boy.
Why would a 36-year-old high-achieving solopreneur—who’s definitely still single—start a dating and relationships podcast? In this very first episode of You're Too Picky, Ellyn gets radically honest about her own dating history, insecurities, and the real reasons she's launching this pod.
Are You Too Picky?
You’re Too Picky is the dating podcast for high-standard women who are done settling and over the bare minimum. Hosted by burnout coach and serially single millennial Ellyn Schinke, we’re talking dating apps, red flags, emotional labor, and the wild world of intentional dating. Come for the rants, stay for the solidarity. This isn’t a fixer podcast—it’s a f*ck it, let’s talk about it podcast.
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 Ways to Lower Cortisol (NO Expensive Supplements)
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!