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In this solo episode, I’m exploring a question that so many women find themselves asking in midlife — especially in the depths of burnout:
“Is this career still right for me?”
It’s a tender and often confusing place to be.
Because when we’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on empty, the urge to escape can feel very real.
But how do we know:
👉 Is this burnout speaking — a need for relief?
👉 Or is it a deeper misalignment — a genuine call for change?
In this episode, I gently walk you through:
I also share parts of my own experience — including the moment I questioned whether I could continue in my career at all.
This is not about rushing into answers.
It’s about creating space, to listen more deeply, and to reconnect with what truly matters to you.
☕ So if you’ve been quietly wondering,
“Is this still for me?” — this episode is for you.
Host: Shannon Swales: Clinical Psychologist, award-winning author, & midlife woman who’s walked through burnout & come out the other side. Shannon combines clinical wisdom with lived experience to support others navigating chronic stress, burnout, & big life transitions. Through gentle conversations & evidence-based insights, she helps women reconnect with themselves, reclaim their energy, & grow through what once felt like breaking points.
Other ways to connect with Shannon
• Social Media: @shannon.a.swales
• Midlife Reclaimed Coaching for Women
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Disclaimer: This podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship with Shannon. The views expressed are general & not a substitute for personalised therapy. If in distress, seek professional help. Remember—you don’t have to face your struggles alone.
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