Running on Empty: Are We Doing Too Much?

Are you doing too much—or have you just not figured out how to make it all work yet?

Ashley and Trax begin with two slightly different versions of the same problem: Ashley is moving through life with a constant sense of urgency, while Trax is stacking hard training days and trying not to admit how tired she feels.

Professional runner and mom of two Keira D’Amato shares how support, boundaries and clear decision-making filters allow her to pursue ambitious goals without losing sight of why she runs. She explains why she has learned to be stubborn about the things that matter while remaining flexible about how they happen.

Trax’s friend and training partner Samantha introduces her “varsity edit”—a process for addressing the everyday points of friction that drain our energy and creating more room for the people and pursuits that fill it.

Finally, clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldman explains why so many women believe they should be able to do everything, how to recognize when moving fast is no longer working and why balance doesn’t mean giving every part of life equal attention.

The takeaway: You may be able to do all the things you care about, but probably not all at once—and not without support.

In this episode:

• Why women often remove the things they want for themselves when life gets too full
• How Keira creates boundaries before she is stressed and forced to make a decision
• Why Keira began running for a “we” rather than only for herself
• How being both stubborn and flexible can help protect time for running
• Why a life filled with things you love can still become overwhelming
• How Samantha’s “varsity edit” creates more space and reduces everyday friction
• Why cultural expectations and social media make women feel as though they should be able to do everything
• Dr. Rachel’s “life pie” framework for navigating changing priorities
• The signs that moving too fast is no longer working
• How one small adjustment can interrupt overwhelm before it becomes burnout
• Why asking for help is an essential part of pursuing meaningful goals

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