Episode 227: From Burnout to Balance with Lou Blaser

The Art of Doing Less (So You Can Do More)

Are you running on empty and calling it productivity?

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your to-do list feeling completely drained—but still pushing through because that’s what we do—you’re not alone.

Burnout can sneak up on us quietly. It doesn’t always announce itself with a dramatic crash. Sometimes it’s just this low hum of exhaustion, irritability, and joylessness. We’re doing all the things, but something feels... off.

That’s exactly what I talked about with my friend Lou Blaser in this week’s episode of the podcast.

Lou is a writer, a podcaster, and the kind of person who gets things done. But after years of operating in go-go-go mode—especially after transitioning from corporate life—she found herself running on empty. 

So she decided to try something different: designing her year around energy instead of endless output. She started experimenting with a new way of moving through the year. Instead of grinding through every quarter, she’s now building in intentional sprints and intentional pauses—time to rest, reflect, and create space for joy.

• If you're feeling stretched thin, this episode is for you.
• If you're craving more space, more breath, more ease—you’re not alone.
• If you're ready to try something different, I hope you’ll give it a listen. 

And make sure you stay through to the end—we wrap up with a simple but powerful challenge that might help you reconnect with what truly lights you up (no hustle required).

I highly recommend subscribing to Lou Blaser’s newsletter, We’re All Getting Older

Check out another conversation with me and Lou on the Second Breaks Podcast. 

🌼 P.S. If this conversation resonates, and you’re looking to bring more play into your days, be sure to join the waitlist for The PLAYshop—my upcoming workshop designed to help you reclaim your joy and ease.