Burnout Didn’t Break Me — But It Woke Me Up

Episode notes

In this deeply personal episode of Beyond Product Management , Heather opens up about her own experience with burnout—not just the professional kind, but the emotional and physical toll of misalignment over time. From 12-hour days and volunteer overload to pandemic parenting and launching a business, she shares how burnout crept in, what it looked like, and what finally broke the cycle. You’ll hear: The subtle signs of burnout (before the crash) Why “rest” isn’t always the solution—and what to try instead How she redefined her boundaries and reconnected with what actually matters Why burnout isn’t always doing too much… but doing too much of the wrong things Whether you’re a founder, a product leader, or a high-achiever trying to “do it all,” this is your reminder that rest isn’t a reward—it’s a requirement. You don’t have to wait for the breaking point to make a change.