23 | Interview | Burnout at Work? Lara’s Story and 3 Practical Tips for Recovery

CONFIDENCE FOR CHRISTIAN WOMEN | Purpose, Trusting God, Self-Doubt, Goal Setting, Discipline & Consistency

Feeling burnout and exhaustion from trying to do it all — work, family, and faith — yet still feeling stuck in life? You’re not alone. In this episode, Nicole sits down with Lara dos Santos, a South African-born engineering project manager and certified Mental Health First Aider, to talk about recognizing the early signs of stress management issues, emotional exhaustion, and burnout symptoms in the workplace.

Lara shares her honest story of walking through burnout, what helped her start healing, and how practical stress management techniques — combined with the right support and coaching — can help you overcome fear and self-doubt and rebuild your confidence and purpose.

Whether you’re struggling with feeling overwhelmed, fatigue, or spiritual discouragement, this episode will remind you that recovery is possible. Healing starts when you pause, reach out, and trust that God’s purpose for your life is not finished yet.

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