If You’re Always Exhausted, This Might Be Why (It’s Not Burnout)

30/09/2025 9 min Episodio 32
If You’re Always Exhausted, This Might Be Why (It’s Not Burnout)

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If you’re constantly exhausted no matter how much rest you get - I’m talking dragging yourself through the day, crashing by 3 PM, and mentally beating yourself up for not being able to push harder - this episode is for you. What you’re feeling isn’t just burnout, and you are not broken. I’ll share my own story of four years battling extreme fatigue, what I discovered was really going on beneath the surface, and how relentlessly advocating for myself changed everything. My hope is that by sharing my experience, you’ll start to recognize your own patterns, trust your body, and find the clarity and support you need to get your energy - and yourself - back. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO Why constant exhaustion isn’t always burnout (and what else might be going on) How to recognize when your body is signaling for help - and why you need to listen The importance of self-advocacy with health providers and creating a wellness plan that actually fits your unique biochemistry TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Why exhaustion isn’t always burnout 01:00 – My personal overwhelm culprit: lack of conditioning 02:00 – Trying all the typical advice…and why nothing worked 03:00 – Realizing it was biology, not burnout 04:00 – Advocating for my health and pushing for answers 05:00 – Finally finding the right provider and diagnosis 06:00 – Why one-size-fits-all health advice fails 07:00 – Creating a wellness plan that worked for my body 08:00 – What shifted once I got the right support 09:00 – Why no system or strategy will stick if your body’s running on empty 09:30 – Take the free Overwhelm Culprit™ Quiz NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don’t miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R  

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