27 Oct 2026
Beyond Burnout: Rebuilding Capacity, Restoring Yourself, with Christy Rutherford | S2. E17
Some of the most accomplished people are also the most exhausted. They are showing up in public, exceeding expectations, taking care of everyone, and making success look effortless. Meanwhile, behind closed doors, they are physically depleted, mentally struggling, and completely burned out.
Nobody deserves to live that way, so if you’re dealing with burnout, join Lisa and Christy Rutherford for the next episode of Space To Exhale: The Podcast. Christy is an executive coach, a former U.S. Coast Guard Commander, and the author of 90 Days to Burnout Recovery, and like Lisa, she is also a burnout survivor.
In “Beyond Burnout: Rebuilding Capacity, Restoring Yourself,” Lisa and Christy will explore:
✅ Why burnout is about more than workload and stress
✅ How perfectionism, people-pleasing, and weak boundaries fuel burnout
✅ Why high achievement can come at a hidden personal cost
✅ Practical ways to rebuild mental and emotional capacity
✅ How rest, self-love, and soft living can coexist with ambition
✅ What Christy's philosophy, “Money Loves Happy People,” reveals about joy, prosperity, and sustainable success
If you are (or someone you know is) battling burnout and you need help navigating to a healthier place, this show’s for you. There is more to life than pushing through exhaustion; Christy and Lisa will provide tips for how you can live a more aligned life steeped in rest and self-care. Join them for a candid conversation about stepping out of survival mode and making space for yourself to heal. 💚
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👸🏽Guest: Christy Rutherford: Founder, Vision Finder International (https://www.christyrutherford.com/clientwins), and author of 90 Days to Burnout Recovery (https://www.christyrutherford.com/books)
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