Edge Note: What If Your Success Is Hiding Your Burnout?

You can look successful, productive, and completely put together while quietly falling apart behind the scenes. In this Saturday Edge Note of Notes From the Edge, Lisa Lacy sits down with Dr. Lorea Martínez Pérez, emotional intelligence expert and author of Living with the HEART in Mind, to explore why high achievers often miss the warning signs of burnout until they’ve lost their joy, motivation, and connection to themselves. Together, they examine why pushing harder isn’t always the answer, how emotional intelligence helps us understand what our emotions are trying to tell us, and why boundaries, curiosity, and purpose matter more than temporary self-care fixes. This is a conversation about letting go of the performance of being fine, learning to include yourself in the circle of care, and finding your way beyond survival mode. In This Episode: Why burnout builds quietly and how losing joy can be an early warning sign. How high achievers become disconnected from their emotions while meeting everyone else’s needs. Why emotional intelligence is a learnable skill that transforms relationships, leadership, and well-being. How to establish emotional boundaries without guilt, including the power of saying “maybe later.” Why slowing down, naming your emotions, and embracing curiosity can help you rediscover purpose. Connect with Dr. Lorea Martínez Pérez Website: https://loreamartinez.com Explore her book, Living with the HEART in Mind: A Practical Guide to Healing from Burnout and Cultivating Purpose: https://loreamartinez.com/living-heart-in-mind/ Connect with Lisa Lacy Website: https://www.lisalacy.com Join INSIDE THE EDGE Go beyond the public podcast with exclusive weekly episodes, private monthly conversations, and a community built around meaningful human connection. https://www.lisalacy.com/inside-the-edge What did you perform in order to survive? Welcome to the Edge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.