Years ago, when I first started my clinical practice, I wanted it to be successful so badly that I gave it everything I had – my energy, my focus, and my entire mental capacity. 

I had no plan B, so failure wasn’t an option. But what I didn’t realize at the time was that the way I was working was slowly burning me out.

It didn’t happen overnight though. 

It started with small things – feeling tired after a long day, having trouble switching off in the evenings. But before long, I couldn’t make it through a full day without needing a nap.

I was constantly stressed, I felt anxious about every little thing, I was bloated, gaining weight, and no matter what diet or supplement I tried, nothing worked. (Sound like you? If you’re ready for a solution that works – register for my upcoming masterclass).

On the surface I was healthy – I was taking all the right herbs, eating well, and exercising. But on the inside, something was wrong.

It wasn’t until I completely hit the wall – twice – that I finally understood what was going on….

I was suffering from adrenal fatigue. 

My body’s stress response system was completely drained, and everything I was doing to “fix it” was just making things worse.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone – and there is something you can do about it.

Most women in business or leadership positions are stuck in the same cycle. They start noticing the warning signs – fatigue, irritability, weight gain – but they don’t know what to do, so they push harder. 

Here are the biggest mistakes women make when trying to “fix” their fatigue:

1. Relying on supplements to fix the problem
   I was taking a fistful of supplements three times a day, and nothing was helping. The truth is, you can’t supplement your way out of burnout. While supplements can be helpful, they won’t solve the root issue. The real solution lies in rebalancing your nervous system and giving your body the right kind of rest and recovery.
2. Thinking “rest” means doing nothing
   It’s not about stopping work entirely or lying on the couch all day. The right kind of recovery actually involves a mix of movement, proper nourishment, and deep rest that restores your energy on a cellular level. Rest doesn’t mean giving up your responsibilities – it means creating a balance that nourishes your body and mind.
3. Blaming your work or personal life for your stress
   Yes, work can be stressful, but stress doesn’t come from your job or life itself – it comes from how your body processes it. Until you learn to manage your stress response (instead of trying to change your circumstances), you’ll stay stuck in the burnout cycle.
4. Ignoring the warning signs
   It’s easy to ignore the early signs of adrenal fatigue – feeling a bit tired, losing some passion for your work, snapping at people close to you. But those are the exact signs that your body is under pressure. Ignoring them will only push you further into the stages of burnout. The sooner you recognize these signs as your bodies way of telling you something isn't right, the sooner you can start your journey to feeling better.

So, what’s the solution?

If you're feeling stretched thin, anxious, or like you’ve lost your spark, you need a recovery plan that addresses both the physical and emotional toll of stress. 

It's not just about eating right or getting enough sleep (though that's part of it), but about repairing your adrenal system and learning to manage stress in a way that works for your body.