The Inspired CEO

Dr Michelle McQuaid: Escape the ‘Good Girl’ Burnout Cycle

The Inspired CEO

Show Notes

Dr Michelle McQuaid knows exactly what that feels like. Burnt out, overachieving, and quietly unraveling—until she realised the self-sacrifice wasn’t sustainable. In this deeply honest episode of The Inspired CEO, Michelle shares how societal expectations planted in childhood keep so many women stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and exhaustion. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. From nervous system resets to self-compassion, ultradian rhythms to unapologetic rest—this is your reminder that thriving isn’t selfish. It’s essential.

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