The Balanced Recruiter

Chass
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Welcome to The Balanced Recruiter — a podcast for anyone trying to survive work without losing themselves. Chass, recruiter, puppy mom, trainer, professional plate spinner, shares short episodes on burnout, boundaries, stress, and the chaos of being an actual human with actual feelings. If you’ve ever cried in your car, refreshed Indeed at 2am, or fantasized about running away to another country, this is your space. Burnout is real. Balance is the goal. And we’re all somewhere in between.

  1. Jun 23

    Episode #45 - Something's Been on My Mind... Lately

    Take Two... Let's try this upload again. This is just another example of doing what you can. Mess ups happen - Give grace. We clean up and keep on showing up! When was the last time you felt genuinely excited about something? Not stressed about it. Not obligated to do it. Like, actually excited... In this wellness check-in episode, we're talking about: What happens after burnout gets your attentionThe difference between escaping and creatingWhy space matters more than we thinkThe meaning behind the runaway destinations Also, a little glimpse into something new I've been building! Because maybe burnout isn't the whole story. Maybe it's the beginning of asking a better question: What am I moving toward? If you've been feeling the pull toward something new lately… this one's for you. Tune in if you've ever thought: "There has to be more than just getting through the week." Need support?💛 Dial 988 in the U.S.💛 Visit findahelpline.com worldwide💛 Or message me — you don’t have to carry this alone. New episodes every week — follow, comment, share, leave a review, scream into carry-on suitcase that still hasn't been unpacked in 2 weeks - whatever feels good today. Find and Follow us on Instagram: @thebalancedrecruiter | Share your thoughts or what you'd like to hear with us by sending us a DM! Remember: Burnout is real. Balance is the goal. And I’m somewhere in between 💛

    8 min

  2. Jun 8

    Episode #44 - I Honestly Loved This... Before

    People expect burnout to come from toxic jobs, bad bosses, or work they hate. But some of the hardest burnout comes from work you genuinely cared about. The work that once excited you.The role you were passionate about.The people you wanted to help. In this episode, we talk about: When passion slowly turns into pressureThe subtle signs of misalignmentThe grief of feeling disconnected from something you once lovedWhy high-functioning people often stay too longHow to reconnect with yourself before exhaustion becomes your identity Because sometimes burnout isn't about hating what you do. Sometimes it's about carrying too much for too long. Tune in if you've ever thought: "Why does something I care about feel so heavy now?" Need support?💛 Dial 988 in the U.S.💛 Visit findahelpline.com worldwide💛 Or message me — you don’t have to carry this alone. New episodes every week — follow, comment, share, leave a review, scream into your reheated coffee mug - whatever feels good today. Find and Follow us on Instagram: @thebalancedrecruiter | Share your thoughts or what you'd like to hear with us by sending us a DM! Remember: Burnout is real. Balance is the goal. And I’m somewhere in between 💛

    11 min

  3. Jun 1

    Episode #43 - My Auto Response in On... "I'm Fine!"

    Have you ever answered “I’m fine”… without actually checking if it was true? Yeah. Same... In this episode, we talk about: High-functioning emotional avoidanceWhy burnout and busyness disconnect us from ourselvesHow “I’m fine” becomes an automatic responseLearning to check in with yourself honestly again Because sometimes the hardest person to be honest with… is yourself. If you’ve been functioning on autopilot lately… this one’s for you. Tune in if you’ve ever thought: “Wait… how AM I actually doing?” Need support?💛 Dial 988 in the U.S.💛 Visit findahelpline.com worldwide💛 Or message me — you don’t have to carry this alone. New episodes every week — follow, comment, share, leave a review, scream into your "I'm fine" smile - whatever feels good today. Find us on Instagram: @thebalancedrecruiter | Share your thoughts or what you'd like to hear with us by sending us a DM! Remember: Burnout is real. Balance is the goal. And I’m somewhere in between 💛

    6 min

  4. May 25

    Episode #42 - Thriving... Surviving

    Some days you feel motivated, productive, and completely on top of life… …and other days answering one email feels emotionally exhausting. Yeah. Same. In this episode, we talk about: Why we expect ourselves to operate at full capacity all the timeHow burnout makes inconsistency feel like failureSocial media pressure and performative productivityLearning to give yourself grace through changing seasons Because balance probably isn’t perfection… it’s flexibility. If you’ve been hard on yourself lately for not being “on” all the time… this one’s for you. Tune in if you’ve ever thought: “What the heck is wrong with me today?” Need support?💛 Dial 988 in the U.S.💛 Visit findahelpline.com worldwide💛 Or message me — you don’t have to carry this alone. New episodes every week — follow, comment, share, leave a review, scream into your keyboard, but make it soft girl - whatever feels good today. Find us on Instagram: @thebalancedrecruiter | Share your thoughts or what you'd like to hear with us by sending us a DM! Remember: Burnout is real. Balance is the goal. And I’m somewhere in between 💛

    7 min

  5. May 19

    Episode #41 - Functioning… But Off

    Have you ever felt like everything in your life is technically working… but you still don’t feel like yourself? Yeah. Same. In this episode, we talk about: 5 signs burnout might be creeping in quietlyHigh-functioning burnout and emotional disconnectionWhy rest doesn’t always feel restfulGentle ways to navigate burnout before you completely crash Because sometimes burnout doesn’t look dramatic… sometimes it looks like functioning while quietly feeling off. If you’ve been emotionally tired, overstimulated, or wondering why you don’t feel like “you” lately… this one’s for you. Tune in if you’ve ever thought: “Why do I feel disconnected from my own life right now?” Need support?💛 Dial 988 in the U.S.💛 Visit findahelpline.com worldwide💛 Or message me — you don’t have to carry this alone. New episodes every week — follow, comment, share, leave a review, or scream into notes app... softly... whatever feels good... Find us on Instagram: @thebalancedrecruiter | Share your thoughts or what you'd like to hear with us by sending us a DM! Remember: Burnout is real. Balance is the goal. And I’m somewhere in between 💛

    9 min

  6. May 11

    Episode #40 - I’ll Do It Later… Maybe

    Raise your hand if you’ve ever avoided one task… by doing 14 other things instead. Yeah. Same. In this wellness check-in episode, we talk about: Procrastination vs overwhelmWhy burnout can make simple tasks feel heavyThe pressure created by “always staying late” work cultureHow to re-regulate without turning your life into a productivity competition Because sometimes it’s not laziness… it’s mental overload. This episode also feels especially personal being Mother’s Day weekend and my birthday week — a reminder that constantly being “on” eventually catches up to all of us. So if you’ve been feeling mentally tired, emotionally stretched, or quietly overwhelmed lately… this one’s for you. Tune in if you’ve ever thought: “Why can’t I just do the thing?” Need support?💛 Dial 988 in the U.S.💛 Visit findahelpline.com worldwide💛 Or message me — you don’t have to carry this alone. New episodes every week — follow, comment, share, leave a review, or scream into your laptop as you shut it down for the weekend... Whatever feels good today! Find us on Instagram: @thebalancedrecruiter | Share your thoughts or what you'd like to hear with us by sending us a DM! Remember: Burnout is real. Balance is the goal. And I’m somewhere in between 💛

    9 min

  7. May 2

    Episode #39 - Came Home To Everything Still There… Waiting

    You ever come back from a trip… feeling relaxed… and then immediately overwhelmed by your own house? Yeah, I feel you... In this episode, we talk about: The reality of household burnoutWhy the “post-trip crash” hits so hardHow to re-regulate without trying to fix everything at once Because the mess doesn’t go away… but you don’t have to tackle it all at once either. Whether you just got back from a trip or you’re staring at your to-do list right now… this one’s for you. Tune in if you’ve ever thought: “Why does everything feel like too much the second I get home?” Need support?💛 Dial 988 in the U.S.💛 Visit findahelpline.com worldwide💛 Or message me — you don’t have to carry this alone. New episodes every week — follow, comment, share, leave a review, or scream into your unpacked suitcase, whatever feels good... Find us on Instagram: @thebalancedrecruiter | Share your thoughts or what you'd like to hear with us by sending us a DM! Remember: Burnout is real. Balance is the goal. And I’m somewhere in between 💛

    6 min

  8. Apr 25

    Episode #38 - They Didn't See My Value Or My Salary… Apparently

    You ever notice how companies suddenly “find the budget”… right when you’re about to leave? Yeah.... In this episode, we talk about: • being undervalued until it’s almost too late • the burnout that comes from being promised growth… that never comes • and why recognition shouldn’t be reactive Because sometimes it’s not loud. It’s subtle… until you realize nothing is actually changing. Whether you’re questioning your role, your value, or your next move… this one’s for you. Tune in if you’ve ever thought: “Why now… and not before?” Need support?💛 Dial 988 in the U.S.💛 Visit findahelpline.com worldwide💛 Or message me — you don’t have to carry this alone. New episodes every week — follow, comment, share, leave a review, or scream into your void of your salary. Find us on Instagram: @thebalancedrecruiter | Share your thoughts or what you'd like to hear with us by sending us a DM! Remember: Burnout is real. Balance is the goal. And I’m somewhere in between 💛

    12 min
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Welcome to The Balanced Recruiter — a podcast for anyone trying to survive work without losing themselves. Chass, recruiter, puppy mom, trainer, professional plate spinner, shares short episodes on burnout, boundaries, stress, and the chaos of being an actual human with actual feelings. If you’ve ever cried in your car, refreshed Indeed at 2am, or fantasized about running away to another country, this is your space. Burnout is real. Balance is the goal. And we’re all somewhere in between.

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