Hustle Rebels

Renae

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 yoursThis 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 Nervous System Regulation 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.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    How To Stop Giving Away Your Best Ideas

    Send us a text If you’ve ever been praised instead of paid, asked to “just help out,” or watched your ideas show up later without your name on them — this episode is for you. In this episode of Hustle Rebels, we break down how hustle culture normalizes overworking, unpaid labor, and the quiet exploitation of talent — and why so many driven, capable people keep overgiving without realizing the cost. This isn’t an anti-work rant or a motivation talk. It’s a reality check. We talk about: Why being praised instead of compensated is often cost control, not appreciationHow hustle culture conditions people to tie their worth to productivityWhy overworking feels “normal” — and who actually profits from itReal examples of unpaid labor, stolen ideas, and exploitation in professional and creative spacesAnd by the end of the episode, you’ll walk away with three grounded ways to start protecting your time, ideas, and energy — without quitting your job, burning bridges, or becoming cynical. If the grind stopped working for you, but the system keeps demanding more, you’re in the right place. 👉 Burn the Blueprint A 4-week, self-paced identity reset for people done running on conditioning they never consented to. https://burn-the-blueprint.my.canva.site/ 👉 Subscribe & Stay Connected Subscribe for upcoming episodes and guest conversations on hustle culture, burnout, identity, and what success actually costs. Support the show Support the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560329/supporters/new FREE RESOURCES: FREE ACCESS to Week 1 of Burn the Blueprint → wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/burn-the-blueprint-week-one Weekly Recharge Newsletter → https://wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/wayward-wellness-newsletter CONNECT ON SOCIALS: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/waywardwellnesscoaching/ Website → https://www.waywardwellnesscoaching.org Instagram → https://instagram.com/waywardwellnesscoaching Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Wayward-Wellness-Coaching-61566792351111/

    18 min

  2. JAN 8

    Calm Feels Uncomfortable: Why Hustle Feels Safe and Rest Feels Risky

    Send us a text What if your body treats calm like a threat — and a full calendar like safety? We open the hood on why quiet moments feel uneasy, why a clear calendar can spike anxiety, and how hustle sneaks in as a substitute for safety. This isn’t a willpower problem or an ambition problem. It’s a nervous system pattern that equates urgency with worth — and once you see it, you can change it. We trace how the nine-to-five narrative gets normalized as the only “safe” path and how many of us outsource our sense of stability to schedules, paychecks, and other people’s approval. Renae shares a candid story about relying on music gigs while building a business, a partner’s stress over an unfilled calendar, and the deeper conditioning that makes “packed equals safe” feel logical. From there, we unpack the brain science — like the reticular activating system and familiarity bias—and why your attention keeps finding chaos simply because chaos feels like home. This conversation also zooms out to the system level. Workplaces quietly benefit when people are slightly anxious: longer hours, fewer questions, and more tolerance for misalignment. We name the cultural scripts that glorify exhaustion and label boundaries as laziness, then offer simple, durable ways to push back—unapologetic lunch breaks, delayed non-urgent replies, spotting manufactured urgency, and asking better questions like “Is this sustainable?” and “Who benefits from this pace?” If calm has felt suspicious, this episode is your map to making peace feel safe — without blowing up your life. Free Access to Week One: Burn the Blueprint If this episode helped you recognize how much of your stress is rooted in conditioning—not personal failure—you can go deeper with Burn the Blueprint, my 4-week self-paced course. It’s designed to help you identify the beliefs, patterns, and nervous system responses you’ve been running on autopilot—and start changing them from the inside out. You can access Week One for free to explore the conditioning you’ve been living inside before deciding what comes next. http://wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/burn-the-blueprint-week-one  Subscribe to Hustle Rebels for more conversations that question the conditioning behind success. Support the show Support the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560329/supporters/new FREE RESOURCES: FREE ACCESS to Week 1 of Burn the Blueprint → wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/burn-the-blueprint-week-one Weekly Recharge Newsletter → https://wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/wayward-wellness-newsletter CONNECT ON SOCIALS: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/waywardwellnesscoaching/ Website → https://www.waywardwellnesscoaching.org Instagram → https://instagram.com/waywardwellnesscoaching Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Wayward-Wellness-Coaching-61566792351111/

    15 min

  3. JAN 1

    When Hustle Turns Expensive: Why High Performers Burnout (and What to Do Instead)

    Send us a text A near-death hospital moment exposes how hustle culture wires responsibility deeper than self-preservation and why burnout is a biological boundary, not a moral failure. We name the subtle signs of overgiving, reframe what hustle can mean, and offer simple steps to renegotiate before collapse. • the quiet shift from noble hustle to expensive hustle • the moment the system shows it values coverage over care • how conditioning turns stillness into perceived danger • burnout as a nervous system boundary, not a flaw • three early steps: notice mismatch, listen to signals, redefine hustle • moving from approval-driven work to alignment-driven work • one micro-action this week: spot fear-based pushing • resources to support change without blowing up your life Right now I'm offering week one of my new program, Burn the Blueprint, completely free. You can find the link in the show notes, take it at your own pace, and no pressure to do more than you're already ready for. Support the show Support the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560329/supporters/new FREE RESOURCES: FREE ACCESS to Week 1 of Burn the Blueprint → wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/burn-the-blueprint-week-one Weekly Recharge Newsletter → https://wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/wayward-wellness-newsletter CONNECT ON SOCIALS: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/waywardwellnesscoaching/ Website → https://www.waywardwellnesscoaching.org Instagram → https://instagram.com/waywardwellnesscoaching Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Wayward-Wellness-Coaching-61566792351111/

    11 min

  4. 12/31/2025 · BONUS

    BONUS: Exhausted by Design (Part 1) - How Burnout Traps Your Nervous System in Survival Mode

    Send us a text A foundational bonus mini-series exploring why burnout is a systems issue — originally recorded for YouTube and shared here for context. This episode of Hustle Rebels explores the concept of burnout through the metaphor of the nervous system as an economy. It highlights how living in constant stress and ignoring micro-tensions can lead to emotional and energetic bankruptcy. The host, an ex-firefighter paramedic, shares personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of regulating stress to avoid burnout. Key steps discussed include conducting an awareness audit, implementing micro pauses, muting notifications, and shifting language to manage stress. The episode concludes with reflective questions to help listeners understand their own nervous system economy and prevent burnout. 00:00 Introduction: The Hidden Cost of Overdrive 00:36 Personal Experience: Living in High Alert 01:50 Understanding Your Nervous System Economy 03:01 Recognizing the Signs of Burnout 04:47 The Debt of Chronic Stress 08:59 Steps to Rebuild Your Nervous System Credit 10:28 Reflection and Next Steps 11:18 Conclusion and Call to Action Support the show Support the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560329/supporters/new FREE RESOURCES: FREE ACCESS to Week 1 of Burn the Blueprint → wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/burn-the-blueprint-week-one Weekly Recharge Newsletter → https://wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/wayward-wellness-newsletter CONNECT ON SOCIALS: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/waywardwellnesscoaching/ Website → https://www.waywardwellnesscoaching.org Instagram → https://instagram.com/waywardwellnesscoaching Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Wayward-Wellness-Coaching-61566792351111/

    13 min

  5. 12/31/2025 · BONUS

    BONUS: Exhausted by Design (Part 2) - Subscriptions You Forgot to Cancel

    Send us a text A foundational bonus mini-series exploring why burnout is a systems issue — originally recorded for YouTube and shared here for context. This episode delves into the insidious nature of burnout, exploring how stress and exhaustion can accumulate silently and impact one's life. The discussion highlights the misconception that burnout only happens to those who can't handle stress, revealing that it's often a result of handling too much stress for too long without proper recovery. The script emphasizes the hidden fees and auto-payments to our nervous system, stemming from diet culture, poor gut health, and emotional robbers. It advocates for recognizing and canceling these draining subscriptions to build a sustainable, regulated life. Practical tips on maintaining nervous system health and the importance of gut health are also provided to help reclaim energy and wellbeing. 00:00 Understanding Burnout: The Silent Erosion 01:06 The Hidden Costs of Hustle Culture 02:24 Recognizing the Signs of Burnout 05:57 The Impact of Diet Culture on Health 13:47 Gut Health and Nervous System Regulation 18:23 Emotional Bank Heist: Protecting Your Energy 21:34 Reflection and Rebuilding Emotional Wealth Support the show Support the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560329/supporters/new FREE RESOURCES: FREE ACCESS to Week 1 of Burn the Blueprint → wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/burn-the-blueprint-week-one Weekly Recharge Newsletter → https://wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/wayward-wellness-newsletter CONNECT ON SOCIALS: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/waywardwellnesscoaching/ Website → https://www.waywardwellnesscoaching.org Instagram → https://instagram.com/waywardwellnesscoaching Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Wayward-Wellness-Coaching-61566792351111/

    24 min

  6. 12/31/2025 · BONUS

    BONUS: Exhausted by Design (Part 3) - Rebuilding Trust With Your Nervous System

    Send us a text A foundational bonus mini-series exploring why burnout is a systems issue — originally recorded for YouTube and shared here for context. In this episode of Hustle Rebels, Renae delves into the hidden costs of the driven  archetype celebrated on social media. She explains how praise for constant productivity can inadvertently lead to burnout by making rest feel unsafe. Drawing from her personal experiences as a firefighter paramedic, Renae discusses how to rebuild trust with your body after burnout through consistent, small actions that prioritize rest and self-care. The episode also highlights the differences between control and inner authority and offers practical tips for creating a 'calm portfolio' to achieve sustainable success without sacrificing your well-being. 00:00 The Hidden Cost of the Driven Archetype 01:05 Introduction to Hustle Rebels 01:32 Understanding Burnout and Nervous System Economy 02:36 Rebuilding Trust with Your Body 05:05 Identifying and Addressing Debt Habits 12:52 Creating Consistent Deposit Habits 15:37 Building a Calm Portfolio 18:58 Embracing Inner Authority 23:25 Conclusion and Next Steps Support the show Support the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560329/supporters/new FREE RESOURCES: FREE ACCESS to Week 1 of Burn the Blueprint → wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/burn-the-blueprint-week-one Weekly Recharge Newsletter → https://wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/wayward-wellness-newsletter CONNECT ON SOCIALS: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/waywardwellnesscoaching/ Website → https://www.waywardwellnesscoaching.org Instagram → https://instagram.com/waywardwellnesscoaching Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Wayward-Wellness-Coaching-61566792351111/

    27 min

  7. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    TRAILER - Hustle Rebels: Sustainable Success for High Performers

    Send us a text Start here. This trailer explains what Hustle Rebels is about and who it’s for. The old script says work harder, show up longer, and your sacrifice will finally pay off. We challenge that myth head-on and explore a better way to perform at a high level without trading your health, relationships, or clarity. Renae — former firefighter paramedic turned nervous system regulation coach — pulls from years inside high-pressure systems to explain why the workplace often rewards availability, not sustainability, and how to flip that dynamic for good. We take a clear-eyed look at how dysregulation quietly drives poor decisions, chaotic priorities, and a culture of constant proving. You’ll hear why regulation isn’t about being soft; it’s about building the conditions for sharp judgment, steady focus, and leadership that can hold complexity. We unpack practical shifts: regulating before you work, designing calm into your schedule, and training leaders to understand human psychology rather than just manage metrics. Along the way, we question outdated norms like the default 9-to-5 blueprint and the belief that resilience equals self-abandonment. If you’ve felt the grind getting louder while your body pays the bill, this conversation offers a reset. You’ll leave with a new lens on productivity, language for pushing back on broken incentives, and a roadmap for making success sustainable, not self-destructive. Subscribe if you’re ready to build a career that values clarity over chaos and performance without burnout — and share this with someone who needs a smarter way to hustle. Support the show Support the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560329/supporters/new FREE RESOURCES: FREE ACCESS to Week 1 of Burn the Blueprint → wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/burn-the-blueprint-week-one Weekly Recharge Newsletter → https://wayward-wellness-coaching.kit.com/wayward-wellness-newsletter CONNECT ON SOCIALS: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/waywardwellnesscoaching/ Website → https://www.waywardwellnesscoaching.org Instagram → https://instagram.com/waywardwellnesscoaching Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Wayward-Wellness-Coaching-61566792351111/

    2 min

Trailer

About

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 yoursThis 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 Nervous System Regulation 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.

Information

  • Creator
    Renae
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Hustle Rebels
  • Show Website
    Hustle Rebels