Episode
Finding Joy After Fatigue with Karen Rudolph
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- May 16, 2026
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Summary
If you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/support In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Karen Rudolph about breaking the cycle of chronic stress, people-pleasing, and redefining boundaries during and after a major life upheaval. Karen, who lives in sunny Sarasota, Florida, shares her powerful journey through divorce, burnout, and learning self-compassion, offering transformational insights for "visionary" and transformational leaders. About Karen Rudolph: Karen Rudolf is an empowerment coach, speaker, an Int'l best selling author who supports people in making clearer decisions by learning to listen to themselves again. After years of “powering through,” her own body became her greatest teacher, leading her to a more honest, sustainable way of living. Today, she blends lived experience, self-awareness, and practical tools to help others navigate change without burning out. She believes clarity doesn’t come from fixing yourself—it comes from remembering who you are. Main Topics Covered: Recognizing the signs of chronic stress and the toll it takes on physical and mental health, including hair loss and deep fatigue. The impact of people-pleasing, over-functioning, and losing oneself in family and caregiving roles. How a "non-negotiable intervention" (life forcing you to stop) can trigger personal transformation. Developing self-compassion and learning how to say “no” as a complete sentence. Moving from victimhood to empowerment through self-inquiry, boundary-setting, and reframing identity. Shifting from resentment to freedom: building a new life post-divorce and helping others do the same. The importance of teaching personal responsibility and resilience t…