S1 Ep197: Why So Many Women Are Burning Out — And What To Do About It

In this episode, Janeen speaks with licensed mental health counselor and life coach Nikolai Blinow, a specialist in burnout, high-functioning anxiety, and adult ADHD. After spending years in a “good enough” career that left her drained and unfulfilled, Nikolai began exploring the connection between stress and the body, training first as a yoga instructor before becoming a therapist. Today she blends mindfulness, behavioural science, and holistic living to help neurodiverse entrepreneurs and executives find sustainable success in a high-burnout world.Together, Janeen and Nikolai unpack what burnout really is — not a temporary dip in motivation, but a biological and psychological response to chronic stress that leads to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and a declining sense of productivity. Nikolai discusses why burnout is dramatically more common than most women realise and how our conditioning, perfectionism, and cultural pressure to “push harder” keep many women stuck in cycles of overwhelm.A significant part of the conversation explores the powerful but misunderstood link between ADHD and entrepreneurship. Nikolai explains why many high-performing women over 38 may have undiagnosed ADHD, how it shows up differently in women, and why it can both help and hinder business performance. She also offers practical ways to become more observant of your patterns, trust your instincts, and take control of the factors you can influence.In this episode, you’ll discover: Why burnout is not a sign of weakness but a signal your nervous system is overloaded. How our cultural conditioning sets women up for chronic stress. How adult ADHD might be influencing emotional regulation, decision-making, and leadership. Why there’s no one-size-fits-all solution — and how to find your own path to balance. 🔗 Guest Contact Details Name: Nikolai Blinow Business: OMpowerment Psychotherapy Website: www.ompowermentpsych.com Email: nikolai@ompowermentpsych.com  Phone: (774) 713-8703 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolai-blinow-lmhc-9239302/🔗 Your Contact Details Website: janeenvosper.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/janeenvosperbrandauthorityspecialist  Podcast: We Are Women Podcast Business: Speech Perfect