Episode 02: Burnout is NOT Normal - Why Energy Works Different in Midlife
Why Burnout Isn’t Normal
So many women in midlife believe that exhaustion is just part of the deal. Careers, parenting, caretaking, and never-ending to-do lists pile up until running on empty feels like the only option. But burnout isn’t normal - it’s what happens when you’ve been pouring your energy into places your design was never meant to sustain.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why burnout shows up differently in midlife.
How each Human Design type experiences burnout in unique ways.
Why rest alone doesn’t solve the problem.
The first step toward honoring your natural rhythm instead of fighting against it.
Burnout by Human Design Type
Generators: Burnout comes when you keep saying yes to things your gut never lit up for. You’re designed to respond to life - not force yourself into obligations.
Manifesting Generators: Your burnout often looks like scattered energy, frustration, and quitting things mid-way. You thrive when you allow yourself to pivot instead of powering through.
Projectors: Forcing yourself to keep up with the world’s pace leaves you drained. Recognition and rest aren’t luxuries - they’re survival.
Manifestors: Burnout comes from constantly explaining or justifying yourself. You’re designed to initiate, not to ask for permission.
Reflectors: Your energy ebbs and flows with the environment. Staying in the wrong space or with the wrong people leaves you depleted.
Resources + Links
🎧 Grab your free Energy Snapshot audio - learn how your type naturally uses energy.
📖 Go deeper with the personalized Decode Your Design guide for a full chart breakdown.
💌 Connect with me on Instagram or TikTok and share your biggest “aha.”
About the Rewild by Design Podcast
Rewild by Design is a podcast for women in midlife who feel the pull to stop performing and start remembering who the hell they are. Hosted by Marissa Gordon, 2/4 Splenic Projector, it blends Human Design, Gene Keys, and real talk about midlife transitions.
