Beyond Burnout: Rebuilding Capacity, Restoring Yourself, with Christy Rutherford

Some of the most accomplished people are also the most exhausted. They are showing up in public, exceeding expectations, taking care of everyone, and making success look effortless. Meanwhile, behind closed doors, they are physically depleted, mentally struggling, and completely burned out. Sound familiar? This experience is especially common among Black women, who are often expected to be strong, capable, and endlessly available, no matter the personal cost. In this episode of Space To Exhale: The Podcast, host Lisa Hurley welcomes Christy Rutherford, executive coach, former U.S. Coast Guard Commander, and author of 90 Days to Burnout Recovery, for “Beyond Burnout: Rebuilding Capacity, Restoring Yourself.” Together, the two burnout survivors will explore: ✅ Why burnout is about more than workload and stress ✅ How perfectionism, people-pleasing, and weak boundaries fuel burnout ✅ Why high achievement can come at a hidden personal cost ✅ Practical ways to rebuild mental and emotional capacity ✅ How rest, self-love, and soft living can coexist with ambition ✅ What Christy's philosophy, “Money Loves Happy People,” reveals about joy, prosperity, and sustainable success If you’re battling burnout and you need help navigating to a healthier place, this show’s for you. There is more to life than pushing through exhaustion; Christy and Lisa will show you how to live more gently and reclaim rest. Join them LIVE on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 12:00 noon Eastern for a candid conversation about stepping out of survival mode and making space for yourself to heal.