# EP 61:  Performative Wellness: Burnout, Self-Care, and Coming Back to the Basics with Dr. Jen Costanza

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Podcast: [Rewired Sober](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rewired-sober-7110186)
Published: 2026-02-17T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rewiredsober.captivate.fm
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## Resource

Burnout isn’t just a personal problem—it’s a cultural one. In this episode, Kate sits down with former Sociology Professor turned Burnout Coach Dr. Jen Costanza for a refreshingly honest conversation about what it actually means to live in today’s world as a woman, a professional, and a human being with a nervous system. Together, they unpack how modern culture pressures women to perform wellness instead of experience it , why “having it all together” is often a lie, and how burnout is frequently a rational response to unrealistic expectations—not a personal failure. Dr. Jen shares openly about navigating imposter syndrome despite holding a PhD from Ivy League institution Brown University , and how even highly educated, accomplished women still struggle with self-doubt—especially when showing up online as coaches, educators, and thought leaders. This conversation is grounding, intelligent, funny, and deeply validating—especially for high-functioning women who are tired of trying to optimize themselves into worthiness. In this episode, we explore: Why burnout is both a nervous system issue and a societal issue The cultural pressure for women to perform wellness instead of practicing it How “wine culture” became a socially acceptable coping mechanism for overwhelmed women The invisible emotional labor women carry—and its impact on the body Imposter syndrome, even with elite credentials and years of experience What it’s really like to show up on social media as a coach, educator, or professional Owning your voice and expertise without needing to over-prove yourself Why sustainable healing doesn’t require a complex or expensive wellness strategy The overlooked power of foundational practices: Sleep Nutrition Purposeful movement Nervous system regulation How breathwork supp…

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