Sheena Schuy: "The Real Reason You’re Exhausted (It’s Not Just Work)"

In this eye-opening episode of In Your Skin, we sit down with holistic therapist and burnout specialist Sheena Schuy to explore the real reasons so many women are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck in cycles of anxiety. Sheena shares her journey from treating anxiety to uncovering the deeper roots of burnout, revealing how it often masks unresolved trauma, unmet emotional needs, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. From people-pleasing and toxic workplaces to childhood validation patterns and midlife crises in your 30s, this conversation goes deep. Sheena offers a refreshing, no-BS perspective on why burnout isn’t something to fix—it’s something to listen to. You’ll learn how to audit your life, reclaim your energy, and finally say “no” without guilt. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things but still feel wrong in your own skin, this episode will help you stop ignoring the signs and start tuning in. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 – Burnout isn’t happening to you, it’s happening for you 1:14 – What burnout really feels like in your body 2:20 – Why Sheena shifted her focus from anxiety to burnout 3:35 – The difference between stress, burnout and depression 5:11 – The physical and emotional toll of long-term anxiety 6:50 – How childhood trauma can drive burnout 8:16 – Why women are burning out faster than ever 9:36 – Your body is keeping the score—literally 10:35 – Genetics, sensory overwhelm, and stress in utero 12:57 – The cost of trying to be the “perfect” parent 14:18 – Life audit: Are you living a life you actually want? 16:20 – Why high-achieving women struggle to say no 17:11 – Boundary-setting, guilt, and learning to just be 18:39 – Workplace burnout and how to reset expectations 20:53 – Relationships, people-pleasing and the need for external validation 22:23 – Midlife crises in your 30s and living someone else’s dream 26:00 – Creating internal validation and intrinsic goals 27:34 – How therapy can help you feel good in your skin 29:00 – Building self-worth without burning out 30:00 – Breaking generational patterns in relationships 33:04 – When you’ve outgrown your job, relationship or identity 35:06 – Therapy as a tool for long-term personal growth 36:55 – Why stress isn’t just mental—it’s physical too 39:46 – Managing stress holistically: sleep, hydration, and nutrition 41:46 – Has burnout always been this bad? Why today is different 44:17 – What would your life look like if you weren’t afraid? 47:12 – Burnout as your body’s way of saying “this isn’t it” 51:25 – You can love someone… and still love them from afar 52:55 – Sheena’s definition of feeling great in your skin 54:00 – Where to find Sheena online and her podcast Burnout to Brilliance The episode is proudly sponsored by Whoop💛 Get one-month free membership at www.join.whoop.com/InYourSkin Connect with us on Instagram @inyourskin.podcast Connect with Sheena on Instagram @sheena.holistic.therapist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices