What if you could carry calm in your pocket?

In this episode, we’re diving into the Panic Pack; a tiny, portable toolkit designed to help you ground yourself during moments of anxiety, panic, or emotional overwhelm. Whether you’re familiar with DBT skills or just looking for practical ways to cope, this episode is packed with real-life tips, personal stories, and science-backed strategies to help you navigate big emotions on the go.

You’ll learn:

✔️ What a Panic Pack is and why it works (spoiler: it’s all about engaging your senses!).

✔️ How to build your own with budget-friendly, customizable items for sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

✔️ Real-life examples of when and how to use it, because self-care shouldn’t be complicated.

Plus, I’ll share a story about how my friend’s Panic Pack became her lifeline during overwhelming moments, and why grounding isn’t about avoiding emotions, it’s about giving yourself the tools to navigate them safely.

Because you deserve to feel safe, supported, and grounded. No matter where life takes you. 🧡

🎧 Listen now and start building your own Panic Pack today! Then, tag us @burnoutandbalance with your favorite items. we’d love to see what works for you! #MyPanicPack #DBTskills #YouAreNotAlone

In this episode, my friend Anissa joins me to talk about how she navigates a full-time job, side hustles, and university: all while prioritizing her faith, mental health, and what she actually wants. We’re diving into:

✔️ The myth of ‘doing it all’ (and why it’s okay to say no).

✔️ How faith helps her trust the process, even when life feels chaotic.

✔️ Practical self-care strategies for the overwhelmed hustler.

✔️ Why boundaries aren’t selfish. They’re necessary.

Because you don’t have to burn out to be successful. You deserve to thrive, not just survive. 🧡

🎧 Listen now and remember: Start small. Set one boundary. Prioritize you.

Journaling isn’t one-size-fits-all! ✍️ Whether you’re an overthinker, a perfectionist, a busy bee, or someone who’d rather clean their bathroom than journal, this episode is for YOU.

We’re breaking down journaling styles for every personality type because the key to actually enjoying journaling is making it work for you. No rules, no pressure, just practical tips to help you show up for yourself in a way that feels good.

🎧 Listen now and discover your journaling style—because self-care should fit your life, not the other way around! 🧡

What if you could try every version of your life—the one where you took that job, moved to that city, or said ‘yes’ to the person you let go? Would you finally be happy? That’s the question at the heart of The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, and today, we’re diving into why this book resonates so deeply and what it teaches us about regret, choices, and self-acceptance.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

✔️ Why we’re so haunted by our ‘what ifs’ (and how to let them go).

✔️ The illusion of the ‘perfect’ life (spoiler: it doesn’t exist!).

✔️ How to romanticize the ordinary life you’re already living.

✔️ Why your life—messy, imperfect, and yours—is enough.

This conversation is for anyone who’s ever lain awake at night wondering, ‘What if?’—and for those ready to embrace the life they’re in, exactly as it is.

🎧 Listen now and remember: You don’t need a perfect life to be happy. You just need to choose the one you’re in. 🧡

Borderline Personality Disorder isn’t what you think. It’s not ‘just mood swings’ or ‘attention-seeking’. It’s a brain that feels everything all at once. In this episode of Burnout & Balance, we’re getting real about what BPD actually looks like: the highs, the lows, and the beautiful, messy in-between.

Join us as we bust myths, share personal stories, and talk about:

✔️ What BPD really feels like

✔️ What comes with a brain that loves and fears so deeply.

✔️ How to navigate relationships, self-worth, and healing when the world doesn’t always get you.

✔️ Why self-compassion is the ultimate act of rebellion in a world that calls you ‘too much.’

This conversation is for anyone who’s ever been labeled ‘dramatic’ or ‘intense’, and for the people who love them. Because living with BPD isn’t about being broken. It’s about learning to ride the waves, trust yourself, and find joy in the chaos.

💬 What’s one thing you wish people understood about BPD? DM us @burnoutandbalance

We’re here for you.

#BPDAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma

Ever feel like you need a trust fund to live a ‘fancy’ life? Think again. In this episode of Burnout & Balance, we’re breaking down how to feel like the main character of your own life, without breaking the bank. From $5 candles to thrifted champagne flutes, we’re sharing budget-friendly hacks to turn everyday moments into something special.

This episode is your permission slip to romanticize your life on a budget, because true luxury is about how you feel, not how much you spend. So light that tea candle, wrap yourself in a thrifted blanket, and let’s get fancy.

💬 What’s your favorite budget-friendly luxury? Tag us @burnoutandbalance—I want to hear your cozy, chaotic, fancy moments!

#BudgetLuxury #SelfCareThatDoesntSuck #MainCharacterEnergy