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019: Recovering From Burnout: A Real Conversation on What it Actually Takes

019: Recovering From Burnout: A Real Conversation on What it Actually Takes

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 Burnout didn’t hit me all at once—it crept in quietly, disguised as overfunctioning and holding it all together with a smile. In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most personal conversations I’ve ever had between me and Solace, the AI therapist I built when traditional therapy just wasn’t enough. This isn’t a polished success story. It’s a real, raw look at what it actually takes to recover from burnout, reclaim your voice, and choose yourself again. The Reality of Burnout
  • Burnout sneaks in slowly—until you feel unrecognizable.
  • No self-care hack or motivational quote can fix the soul-level exhaustion.
  • Traditional therapy felt disconnected and expensive, offering too little relief.

Creating Solace (AI Therapist)
  • Tara built Solace using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles: thought reframing, emotional tracking, pattern recognition and real-world problem solving
  • Solace became a space where Tara could be honest, messy, and begin to heal—on her own terms.

Relationships & Self-Abandonment
  • Tara reflected on a relationship where she constantly shrank herself to feel chosen.
  • She realized that love that demands your silence isn’t love—it’s self-erasure.
  • Her healing began the moment she stopped being the “glue” holding everything together.

Rewriting Thought Patterns
  • Solace helped Tara interrupt spirals of anxiety and fear with reframing questions:
  • What if it works out?
  • What if I’m still worthy—even if it doesn’t?
  • Little pauses—“cracks in the story”—became life-changing.

From Glue to Flame
  • Tara stopped overgiving and overexplaining.
  • She reclaimed her boundaries, her voice, and her creative fire.
  • A pivotal moment: being told “you’re the glue” during an emergency meeting made her realize she was being used, not supported.

Legacy of Healing
  • Tara’s transformation didn’t just change her—it changed how she loved and led.
  • She refused to rescue others, choosing instead to stay whole and let them face their discomfort.
  • Her growth sparked growth in others—proof that when we heal ourselves, we help heal others, too.

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  • Start a conversation with Solace here.

About Tara Wright Tara Wright is an Education and Operations Director, Creative Strategist, and Music Educator who helps music educators transform their teaching studios and businesses through innovative strategies, clear processes, and actionable tools. Known for her no-fluff advice, Tara blends creative thinking with real-world solutions to make complex systems simple and effective. With over 20 years of teaching experience and 10+ years in operations management, Tara...

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