26. Kate Byars: Why Highly-Successful Women Burnout And How to Change That
26. Kate Byars: Why Highly-Successful Women Burnout And How to Change That  
Podcast: Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey
Published On: Thu Apr 10 2025
Description: Is your success quietly killing you? In this episode, Kate Byars, founder of The Good Life Institute, reveals why today’s definition of success is literally designed to burn you out — and how you can break free from this exhausting cycle. She shares powerful insights on how we’ve been conditioned since childhood to prioritize work over well-being, leading countless high-achievers down a path of burnout and dissatisfaction. What version of success are you chasing, and at what cost? How might your life transform if you designed success on your own terms? Connect with Kate Byars: Get Kate Byars’ book, “How Powerful Women Avoid Burnout & Prioritize Their Personal Lives”: https://bit.ly/4cprpFr   Listen to "Success Without Sacrifice Podcast" on all your favorite platforms! YouTube: https://bit.ly/42CNDAn Spotify: https://bit.ly/3XSY8Nl   Connect with Kate Byars: Website: https://bit.ly/3Raoabe YouTube: https://bit.ly/42CNDAn Instagram: https://bit.ly/43HfKzx Facebook: https://bit.ly/4j2RLjd X.com:  https://bit.ly/3Ee1lQZ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/427u1Ev TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:55 Wisdom from Kate Byars 03:37 What is “Career Burnout?” 05:22 Quiet Quitting vs. Career Burnout 08:55 The Good Life Institute 13:10 For Busy Women: How to Take Control of Busy Schedules 18:00 Women Are Playing Not to Lose 20:21 It’s Okay for Women in the Workplace to Bend 22:17 Effective Ways to Rest for Women 27:14 Over-Engineering Our Lives in the Aim of Efficiency and Productivity 29:51 The Phenomena of Catch-Up Friendship 33:17 How to Live the Good Life 36:26 Different Success Styles 41:15 “What Got Us Here Isn’t Going to Get Us to Where We Want to Go” 49:13 Stepping Away from What Culture Has Taught Us 50:47 Last Piece of Advice from Kate 📕Meg Tuohey is a renown expert in relationships, leadership and personal growth. Learn more about her mission and how she is changing lives here: https://bit.ly/3NtUF24 🎓Shatter emotional barriers and reclaim your power with The Wisdom Lab, designed for women seeking profound breakthroughs in personal growth and emotional healing.: https://bit.ly/4eI8S7N 📰 For more information on Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey visit: https://bit.ly/3U9V5OZ 📺Watch the  "Wisdom Stripes" podcast every Thursday at 5AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BO3Mbk 📱Connect with Meg Tuohey: Instagram: https://bit.ly/4f6B0AW Facebook: https://bit.ly/3BILKXU TikTok: https://bit.ly/4f7M8he LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hbXJOb Subscribe To: https://www.youtube.com/@makingrelationshipswork7250 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Yp2vjP 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4f8xTsj 🚨DISCLAIMER: The Wisdom Stripes podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The host Meg Tuohey shares personal stories, experiences, and knowledge aimed at helping listeners gain new insights for personal growth. However, the content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not use the information as a replacement for consultations with qualified mental health, medical, or other professionals. If you are seeking professional help, please consult with a licensed specialist.