Ep 28: Living on Empty: The Relationship Costs of Corporate Burnout

In this episode of The Corporate Burnouts, Mandy and Mandy dive deep into the hidden costs of corporate life and how misplaced priorities can silently erode your most important relationships. From juggling work trips, school pick-ups, and family obligations to the exhaustion that comes with always being “on call,” they share raw stories about how career pressures once overshadowed their personal lives, and how they’ve learned to flip the script.

This candid conversation unpacks the very real tension between work-life balance, burnout recovery, and relationship strain. Whether it’s with a spouse, kids, friends, or even coworkers. Together, they explore how corporate culture and high-achiever mindsets feed the “always available” trap, why boundaries aren’t enough without clear priorities, and how redefining success means choosing presence over performance.

The big takeaways? Burnout doesn’t just drain your energy, it steals connection, joy, and the ability to show up for the people who matter most. Real change starts with honest communication, redefining priorities, and letting go of the hero complex that keeps us glued to emails and work emergencies that aren’t really emergencies.

If you’ve ever felt torn between climbing the corporate ladder and maintaining healthy relationships, or if you’ve sacrificed vacations, friendships, or even your marriage for work, this episode will resonate. It’s not about hating your job, it’s about learning how to live beyond it.

Tune in now, share this episode with someone who needs a gut-check on their work-life balance, and don’t forget to leave us a review. We’d also love to hear your stories (and your secrets) at thecorporateburnouts.com. You can even submit anonymously. Because at the end of the day, your life isn’t defined by your job, it’s defined by the relationships you nurture along the way!