From Hustle to Healing: Burnout, Authenticity, and Transformative Self-Care with Audrey Rose

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Summary

In this dynamic episode of the Burnout-Proof Podcast, Ellyn Schinke sits down with Audrey Rose, the inspiring founder of Hello Audrey Rose, to discuss the intersection of burnout prevention, self-compassion, and personal development. Audrey shares her deeply personal journey from burnout as a night-shift nurse during the COVID pandemic to empowering women to reconnect with their authentic selves through healing practices like sound baths and breathwork.

Ellyn and Audrey explore the resistance many high achievers face when embracing self-care and how to shift their mindset to see self-awareness and somatic healing as tools for growth. This episode offers actionable tips for introducing healing modalities into your routine, overcoming fear of judgment, and creating a life that feels as good as it looks.

If you’ve ever struggled with juggling ambition and well-being, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, realign, and thrive unapologetically.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Audrey’s pivot from nursing to personal development coaching

  • Why burnout feels like losing passion and how to rediscover it

  • The critical role of self-compassion for high achievers

  • How sound baths and breathwork can facilitate healing

  • Practical tips for trying new healing modalities without fear of judgment

  • How to embrace authenticity and break free from societal shoulds

Key Timestamps:

  • [00:01] Welcome and introduction to Audrey Rose

  • [01:14] Audrey’s journey: Burnout as a nurse during the COVID pandemic

  • [03:41] The cost of burnout and finding your true self

  • [06:45] Overcoming resistance to self-compassion

  • [09:01] Exploring sound baths and their physical benefits

  • [17:52] Why high achievers fear self-discovery and how to ease into it

  • [22:39] Breathwork as a powerful tool for relaxation and clarity

  • [30:52] Why trying new practices matters for personal growth

  • [41:03] Final thoughts: Living authentically to prevent burnout

Sound Bites:

  • “Burnout isn’t a badge of honor; it’s a wake-up call to realign.”

  • “Self-compassion isn’t weakness—it’s the foundation for self-awareness.”

  • “Healing starts when you stop trying to be everything for everyone.”

  • “Your body holds the score—sound baths and breathwork are keys to releasing that tension.”

  • “You can be ambitious, achieve big goals, and take care of yourself—it’s not either/or.”

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About Audrey Rose, Women’s Personal Development Coach

Audrey Rose is the founder of Hello Audrey Rose, a movement helping women break free from people-pleasing, self-doubt, and the pressure to live up to society’s expectations. She empowers women to reconnect with who they are at their core and create a life that feels true and fulfilling.

After battling depression and feeling trapped by societal “shoulds,” Audrey transformed her life and now combines her journey with extensive training in healing practices to guide others. As a published author, retreat leader, and host of the top 1.5% global podcast Ready to Rise, she offers safe spaces for growth, connection, and transformation. Through her RISE Sisterhood community, Audrey brings women together with expert workshops, empowering support, and meaningful bonds, inspiring them to embrace their true selves and build lives they’re obsessed with.


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Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Helping overwhelmed high-achieving women in business to work less and live more. Since 2017, I’ve become a burnout and stress management specialist and expert helping clients to create more sustainable routines, more supportive systems, and the clarity and fulfillment they want in their lives so that they can finally heal from their hustle and take back their lives. As a former research scientist myself, I bring a healthy dose of evidence-based strategies to the notion of burnout. I’m a certified coach, have multiple stress certifications, am a certified Hell Yes podcast guest, and am a Senior Contributor for Brainz Magazine. Hiya!

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