Are you exhausted from running full-speed on the corporate treadmill? Feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck in the never-ending rat race? You’re not alone, and 2026 can be the year everything changes.

In this powerful episode of Work Unscripted, Marlo Lyons sits down with coach and burnout expert Carolina Bakker to explore how high-achieving professionals can finally break free from chronic stress, people-pleasing, and overwork to create a life filled with clarity, boundaries, fulfillment, and joy.

Carolina shares her personal story of corporate burnout and the morning she woke up completely numb. It’s a moment that changed the trajectory of her life. Together, she and Marlo unpack why so many high performers hit this breaking point, what keeps us trapped in survival mode, and the mindset shifts that allow us to step off the treadmill for good.

You’ll learn:

• How to recognize early signs of burnout before they explode
• The unconscious beliefs driving your “rat race mindset”
• Why small, consistent actions (Carolina’s two-millimeter wrench) create massive transformation
• How to use the Three to Thrive method to reclaim your time and energy
• How accountability, boundaries, and self-awareness accelerate real change
• The single decision you must make if you want 2026 to feel different from 2025

If you’re ready to slow down, breathe deeper, and finally choose a life aligned with your values, this episode offers the roadmap you’ve been waiting for.

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