# Midlife Whisperer on Burnout, Self-Doubt & Rocking Your 20s | Dr. Ellen Albertson | Ep 140 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756/midlife-whisperer-on-burnout-self-doubt-rocking-your-20s-dr-ellen-albertson-ep-140 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756/midlife-whisperer-on-burnout-self-doubt-rocking-your-20s-dr-ellen-albertson-ep-140.md Podcast: [Conversations with Sekani](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756) Published: 2026-07-06T16:51:49+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joyokolobi/episodes/Midlife-Whisperer-on-Burnout--Self-Doubt--Rocking-Your-20s--Dr--Ellen-Albertson--Ep-140-e3lkjtj Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/10c92455c/podcast/play/122359155/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-3%2F427319540-44100-2-99de3ebf9ccde.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/conversations-with-sekani-7811756/episodes/midlife-whisperer-on-burnout-self-doubt-rocking-your-20s-dr-ellen-albertson-ep-140 Duration seconds: 1483 ## Resource Your 20s are full of pressure, people-pleasing, and figuring out who you really are. Dr. Ellen Albertson — psychologist, registered dietitian, wellness coach, and author of *Rock Your Midlife* — shares wisdom to help you navigate it all with more self-compassion and clarity. In this empowering conversation, Dr. Ellen discusses: ​ Why many women shrink to fit in and lose touch with themselves ​ The anti-authenticity trifecta: people-pleasing, perfectionism & self-criticism ​ Lessons from her own journey through different careers and life stages ​ How to trust yourself, follow what lights you up, and avoid climbing the wrong ladder ​ Mindful self-compassion tools for anxiety, burnout & major transitions Whether you’re in your 20s or preparing for future chapters, this episode is packed with practical wisdom for living authentically. Dr. Ellen is known as the Midlife Whisperer and has helped thousands of women improve mental, emotional & physical well-being. Timestamps below ⬇️ #MidlifeWisdom #SelfCompassion #PeoplePleaserRecovery #AuthenticLiving #BurnoutPrevention #WomenEmpowerment Connect with Dr Ellen Albertson Website: https://themidlifewhisperer.com/ LinkedIn : https://linkedin.com/in/drellenalbertson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_midlife_whisperer/ Twitter: https://x.com/RockYourMidlife If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Dr. Ellen… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/conversations-with-sekani-7811756/episodes/midlife-whisperer-on-burnout-self-doubt-rocking-your-20s-dr-ellen-albertson-ep-140/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756/midlife-whisperer-on-burnout-self-doubt-rocking-your-20s-dr-ellen-albertson-ep-140.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.