<p>Burnout isn&#39;t about working too hard. It&#39;s about working against yourself.</p><p>In this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, I talk with Alice Pavin, a Business and Life Coach for female founders navigating the gap between external success and internal alignment. </p><p>We explore what happens when everything looks perfect on paper, but something still feels off — and what it takes to listen to the whisper before it becomes a shout.</p><p>This episode is for women in tech, female founders, and entrepreneurs who are building at high intensity but wondering if there&#39;s a more sustainable way forward.</p><p><strong>What you&#39;ll learn in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><em>Why burnout is misalignment, not just overwork</em></li><li><em>How to use your heart as a compass and your mind as an execution tool</em></li><li><em>What morning routines actually do for flow state and nervous system regulation</em></li><li><em>How to practice heart-centered decision-making before investor meetings</em></li><li><em>Why silence is uncomfortable — and why it&#39;s essential for growth</em></li><li><em>What microdosing can and can&#39;t do as a tool for self-connection</em></li></ul><p><strong>Chapters </strong></p><p>02:00 Introduction to Wellbeing and Entrepreneurship</p><p>03:12 The Whisper of the Body</p><p>05:02 Spiritual CV and Inner Balance</p><p>08:32 The Power of Silence</p><p>14:12 Mind vs. Heart: Finding Balance</p><p>18:29 Signs of Imbalance and Body Communication</p><p>21:28 Practicing Heart-Centered Living</p><p>28:59 Morning Routines for Flow State</p><p>30:37 Breathwork for Heart Connection</p><p>32:26 Heart-Centered Visualization Exercise</p><p>42:23 Understanding Microdosing and Its Benefits</p><p>50:14 Microdosing Protocols and Practices</p><p>58:58 Integrating Microdosing with Personal Development</p><p>1:03:52 Empowering Female Founders in Investment Conversations</p><p><strong>About this episode</strong></p><p>📰 Read the show notes: <a href="https://womendisruptingtech.blog/2026/02/26/episode-141/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://womendisruptingtech.blog/2026/02/26/episode-141/</a> </p><p>🔗 Connect with Alice Pavin on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicepavin/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicepavin</a> </p><p>🎧 Listen to Women Disrupting Tech on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. </p><p>👉 Subscribe for more conversations with women building the future of health and tech.</p>