In this heartfelt episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, Michelle Gauthier opens up about the moment she knew she couldn’t fake it anymore. We talk burnout, career identity, motherhood, perfectionism, and how to actually start listening to your body and building a sustainable, joy-filled life.
Whether you're pushing through burnout or craving a slower, more soul-aligned pace—this is the episode for you.
00:00 – Intro
01:25 – When Michelle’s body said “Enough”
07:40 – Fear, divorce, and identity unraveling
13:00 – Signals from the body: anxiety, back pain & blood pressure
19:15 – Rebuilding a new life: what joy looks like now
26:40 – Dropping the disclaimer and the five “Whys”
33:10 – Sustainable life vs. busy life
39:00 – The myth of doing it all
42:55 – When joy felt like a luxury
48:10 – What would you say to your past self?
50:30 – The ripple effect of calm mothers
53:00 – Gratitude & closing reflections
🟡 Connect with Michelle: Instagram → @michellegauthiercoaching
Website → www.michellegauthier.com
🟡 Connect with Tiff: Instagram → @iamtiffcarson