Hustle Rebels: Burnout & Identity Recovery for High Achievers

Renae Mansfield

A podcast for burned-out professionals ready to build sustainable success without living in survival mode Welcome to Hustle Rebels — the weekly wake-up call for driven professionals who are burned out, overworked, and done pretending the grind is normal. This is a space to challenge the blueprint you were handed, question the conditioning you never consented to, and rebuild success in a way that’s actually sustainable — not just impressive on paper. Inside the podcast, you’ll learn science-backed tools and practical strategies for: regulating your nervous system in high-stress careersrecovering from burnout without quitting your job or blowing up your lifesetting boundaries that protect your time, energy, and identityrebuilding productivity through rest, regulation, and capacitynavigating anxiety, workplace overwhelm, and dysfunctional leadershipredefining success so it finally feels like yours This isn’t hustle-culture motivation or a “fix yourself” self-improvement show.It’s for professionals who are tired of paying for success with their health, relationships, and sense of self. Hosted by Renae Mansfield — former firefighter-paramedic turned Burnout Recovery and Identity Coach, and founder of Wayward Wellness Coaching — Hustle Rebels flips grind culture on its head and teaches you how to build sustainable success that your nervous system can actually support. If you’re done white-knuckling your way through a life that looks good on the outside but feels expensive to live — you’re in the right place. This is Hustle Rebels.And the rebellion starts here.

  1. When Stress Shows Up in Your Body: Burnout, Identity & the Cost of Hustle Culture

    4D AGO

    When Stress Shows Up in Your Body: Burnout, Identity & the Cost of Hustle Culture

    What happens when hustle culture doesn't just burn you out mentally — but starts attacking your body? In this episode of Hustle Rebels, host Renae Mansfield sits down with Wade Simmons: filmmaker, funeral service professional of 16 years, and former pro wrestling trainee whose relentless drive led to a stress-induced vocal disorder called spasmodic dysphonia. Wade opens up about juggling film school, funeral work, and wrestling training — and how chronic stress caused his voice to literally give out. He shares his journey through misdiagnosis, rejecting Botox injections as a quick fix, and how stepping back from hustle culture allowed his voice — and his life — to heal naturally. In this episode, we talk about: What spasmodic dysphonia is and how stress physically triggers itThe warning signs of burnout Wade ignored before his body forced him to slow downWhy the "go-getter" mindset can work against youHow working in funeral service shaped his perspective on life, death, and purposeFinding balance between ambition and self-preservationLessons from straddling the worlds of film, grief, and professional wrestlingIf you've ever felt trapped in the hustle, ignored your body's signals, or wondered whether the grind is worth it — this episode is for you. Connect with Wade: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadejedi99/ Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/wadefilmmaker777 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wade.simmons.148 Follow Hustle Rebels for weekly conversations with unconventional thinkers who are rewriting the rules of success. Support the show Ready to go deeper? Check out the Burn the Blueprint: Masterclass video training Support the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560329/supporters/new FREE RESOURCES: Weekly Recharge Newsletter → https://wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/wayward-wellness-newsletter FREE ACCESS to Week 1 of Burn the Blueprint → wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/burn-the-blueprint-week-one CONNECT ON SOCIALS: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/waywardwellnesscoaching/ Website → https://www.waywardwellnesscoaching.org Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/wayward_wellness_coaching/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Wayward-Wellness-Coaching-61566792351111/...

    40 min
  2. 5D AGO

    Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore | Burnout, Identity Loss & People Pleasing

    Why do so many high achievers feel exhausted and burned out — even when they’re doing everything “right”? Subscribe to The Weekly Recharge Newsletter HERE In this episode, we break down why burnout isn’t just about working too much — it’s often the result of living out of alignment with who you really are. We talk about: Why burnout can feel like losing yourselfHow people pleasing turns into chronic self-abandonmentThe hidden cost of being “easy to deal with”Why habits like meditation and workouts don’t fix the root problemAnd how your environment, boundaries, and identity all play a role in nervous system dysregulationIf you’ve been feeling disconnected, exhausted, or like you don’t recognize yourself anymore — this episode will give you a different way to look at burnout and what’s actually driving it. Support the show Ready to go deeper? Check out the Burn the Blueprint: Masterclass video training Support the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560329/supporters/new FREE RESOURCES: Weekly Recharge Newsletter → https://wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/wayward-wellness-newsletter FREE ACCESS to Week 1 of Burn the Blueprint → wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/burn-the-blueprint-week-one CONNECT ON SOCIALS: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/waywardwellnesscoaching/ Website → https://www.waywardwellnesscoaching.org Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/wayward_wellness_coaching/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Wayward-Wellness-Coaching-61566792351111/...

    11 min
  3. APR 3

    Why High Achievers Burn Out (Even When They’re Healthy)

    Burnout isn’t just about working too much — and it’s not just in your head. In this episode of Hustle Rebels, we break down what’s actually happening inside your body when you’re constantly stressed, overworked, and pushing through — even if you’re doing everything “right” like working out, eating healthy, and staying productive. You’ll learn how chronic stress impacts your nervous system, why high achievers often feel exhausted despite appearing healthy, and how burnout can lead to serious long-term health issues like high blood pressure, anxiety, and chronic fatigue. We also talk about why many people mislabel burnout symptoms, how medication often manages symptoms without addressing the root cause, and how environments, boundaries, and identity play a bigger role than most people realize. If you’ve ever felt drained, disconnected, or like something is “off” despite doing everything right — this episode will connect the dots. By the end, you’ll walk away with practical steps to reduce burnout, regulate your nervous system, and start addressing the root cause instead of just managing the symptoms. Burn the Blueprint: Masterclass (only $27) → https://burn-the-blueprint.my.canva.site/masterclass-video-training Stay connected and Subscribe to the Weekly Recharge Newsletter → https://wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com 🎧 Next episode: Wade Simmons shares how chronic stress led to a real physical condition — and what happened when his body finally said enough. Support the show Ready to go deeper? Check out the Burn the Blueprint: Masterclass video training Support the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560329/supporters/new FREE RESOURCES: Weekly Recharge Newsletter → https://wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/wayward-wellness-newsletter FREE ACCESS to Week 1 of Burn the Blueprint → wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/burn-the-blueprint-week-one CONNECT ON SOCIALS: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/waywardwellnesscoaching/ Website → https://www.waywardwellnesscoaching.org Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/wayward_wellness_coaching/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Wayward-Wellness-Coaching-61566792351111/...

    19 min
  4. APR 1

    Why High Achievers Feel Stuck: Nervous System, Self-Worth & Taking Up Space

    Subscribe to the Weekly Recharge Newsletter Here Sometimes you’re not stuck because you don’t know what to do — it’s because you don’t believe you’re allowed to have it.  Burn the Blueprint: Identity Reset: https://burn-the-blueprint.my.canva.site/ Burn the Blueprint: Masterclass 3-day Video Training ($27) https://burn-the-blueprint.my.canva.site/masterclass-video-training In this episode of the Weekly Recharge, Renae shares a powerful experience from The Powerful Living Experience with David Bayer — and how what started as a search for financial clarity uncovered something deeper: a belief around worth, visibility, and taking up space. This episode breaks down how limiting beliefs aren’t just one thought — they’re layered patterns rooted in identity, past experiences, and nervous system conditioning. You’ll hear how stepping outside your comfort zone doesn’t just prove that nothing bad will happen — it teaches your nervous system that good things can happen when you trust yourself. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why high achievers feel stuck even when they “know what to do”The difference between making money and believing you’re allowed to receive itHow your nervous system drives patterns of playing smallWhy taking up space feels unsafe — and how to retrain itHow vulnerability creates alignment, connection, and opportunityIf you’ve been doing everything right but still feel stuck, this episode will challenge how you think about burnout, self-worth, and growth. Because burnout isn’t just a mindset issue — it’s often a reflection of deeper identity patterns and systems that were never built for the human experience. Support the show Ready to go deeper? Check out the Burn the Blueprint: Masterclass video training Support the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560329/supporters/new FREE RESOURCES: Weekly Recharge Newsletter → https://wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/wayward-wellness-newsletter FREE ACCESS to Week 1 of Burn the Blueprint → wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/burn-the-blueprint-week-one CONNECT ON SOCIALS: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/waywardwellnesscoaching/ Website → https://www.waywardwellnesscoaching.org Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/wayward_wellness_coaching/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Wayward-Wellness-Coaching-61566792351111/...

    8 min
  5. MAR 26

    Why High Achievers Burn Out: The CEO Burger Challenge Exposes Broken Leadership Systems

    This episode breaks down the viral CEO Burger Challenge and what it actually reveals about modern leadership, burnout, and broken systems. Because this isn’t about burgers. It’s about what happens when leadership becomes disconnected from reality — and how employees and customers end up carrying the weight of that disconnect. In this episode, we cover: Why high achievers burn out in broken systemsHow leadership disconnect turns people into numbersThe difference between resilience and overcompensationWhy “pushing through” is costing more than you thinkWhat real leadership actually looks like (and why most miss it)If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still exhausted… this episode will hit. Because burnout isn’t a mindset flaw... it’s often the result of systems that were never built with the human experience in mind. 🎯 If this resonates, check out the here: Burn the Blueprint: Masterclass 🎧 Subscribe to Hustle Rebels for more conversations on burnout, identity, and breaking out of systems that don’t serve you 📩 Join the Weekly Recharge newsletter HERE for deeper breakdowns Support the show Ready to go deeper? Check out the Burn the Blueprint: Masterclass video training Support the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560329/supporters/new FREE RESOURCES: Weekly Recharge Newsletter → https://wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/wayward-wellness-newsletter FREE ACCESS to Week 1 of Burn the Blueprint → wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/burn-the-blueprint-week-one CONNECT ON SOCIALS: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/waywardwellnesscoaching/ Website → https://www.waywardwellnesscoaching.org Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/wayward_wellness_coaching/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Wayward-Wellness-Coaching-61566792351111/...

    13 min
  6. MAR 25

    Why High Achievers Feel Stuck (And Need a Change of Environment)

    Subscribe to the Weekly Recharge HERE - Get a 7-day Gratitude Alignment This week’s Weekly Recharge explores why feeling stuck has less to do with motivation—and more to do with environment. After heading to a conference in Austin, this episode dives into how breaking routine, changing environments, and stepping out of autopilot can create real mindset shifts—often faster than traditional approaches. We unpack: Why high achievers feel stuck even when they’re doing everything “right”How routine keeps your brain in autopilotThe science behind novelty, neuroplasticity, and environment shiftsWhy travel (or even small changes) can reset your nervous systemHow to interrupt patterns without completely overhauling your lifeIf you’ve been feeling stuck, burnt out, or like you’re just going through the motions—this is your reminder that something needs to change… and it might be simpler than you think. Want to go deeper? Check out the Burn the Blueprint: Masterclass Support the show Ready to go deeper? Check out the Burn the Blueprint: Masterclass video training Support the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560329/supporters/new FREE RESOURCES: Weekly Recharge Newsletter → https://wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/wayward-wellness-newsletter FREE ACCESS to Week 1 of Burn the Blueprint → wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/burn-the-blueprint-week-one CONNECT ON SOCIALS: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/waywardwellnesscoaching/ Website → https://www.waywardwellnesscoaching.org Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/wayward_wellness_coaching/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Wayward-Wellness-Coaching-61566792351111/...

    5 min
  7. Why High Achievers Normalize Burnout with Steve Bisson (Part 2)

    MAR 19

    Why High Achievers Normalize Burnout with Steve Bisson (Part 2)

    This is Part 2 of my conversation with therapist and first responder mental health specialist Steve Bisson. In this episode, we break down the culture that rewards burnout — especially among high achievers, first responders, and high-pressure professionals who are used to pushing through no matter what. We talk about why overworking has become a badge of honor, why people don’t ask for help even when they’re struggling, and how leadership can either reinforce burnout… or completely change the trajectory for someone who’s barely holding it together. We also get into: The subtle signs burnout is already affecting your life outside of workWhy being “the strong one” keeps people stuck longer than they should beWhat real support actually looks like (hint: it’s not a policy or a program)Why you don’t need a title, degree, or authority to make a real impact on someoneThe first honest step to take if you’re realizing you’re already running on emptyIf you’ve ever felt like you “should be able to handle it” but something feels off — this episode will hit. 🎧 Listen to Part 1 here: We cover workplace toxicity, why high achievers stay too long in environments they know are harming them, and why mental health is still treated like something to push through instead of something to address. Steve Bisson is a licensed mental health counselor and the owner of Straight To the Point Therapy, working directly with first responders and high performers navigating burnout, stress, and mental health challenges. You can learn more about Steve and his work here: Website: https://steve-bisson.com/ Podcast: Resilience Development in Action  Instagram: @realstevebisson Support the show Ready to go deeper? Check out the Burn the Blueprint: Masterclass video training Support the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560329/supporters/new FREE RESOURCES: Weekly Recharge Newsletter → https://wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/wayward-wellness-newsletter FREE ACCESS to Week 1 of Burn the Blueprint → wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/burn-the-blueprint-week-one CONNECT ON SOCIALS: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/waywardwellnesscoaching/ Website → https://www.waywardwellnesscoaching.org Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/wayward_wellness_coaching/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Wayward-Wellness-Coaching-61566792351111/...

    22 min

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A podcast for burned-out professionals ready to build sustainable success without living in survival mode Welcome to Hustle Rebels — the weekly wake-up call for driven professionals who are burned out, overworked, and done pretending the grind is normal. This is a space to challenge the blueprint you were handed, question the conditioning you never consented to, and rebuild success in a way that’s actually sustainable — not just impressive on paper. Inside the podcast, you’ll learn science-backed tools and practical strategies for: regulating your nervous system in high-stress careersrecovering from burnout without quitting your job or blowing up your lifesetting boundaries that protect your time, energy, and identityrebuilding productivity through rest, regulation, and capacitynavigating anxiety, workplace overwhelm, and dysfunctional leadershipredefining success so it finally feels like yours This isn’t hustle-culture motivation or a “fix yourself” self-improvement show.It’s for professionals who are tired of paying for success with their health, relationships, and sense of self. Hosted by Renae Mansfield — former firefighter-paramedic turned Burnout Recovery and Identity Coach, and founder of Wayward Wellness Coaching — Hustle Rebels flips grind culture on its head and teaches you how to build sustainable success that your nervous system can actually support. If you’re done white-knuckling your way through a life that looks good on the outside but feels expensive to live — you’re in the right place. This is Hustle Rebels.And the rebellion starts here.

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