After a 16-year career in the nonprofit world, Eloise Hudson found herself burnt out, approaching 40, and questioning what was next. That moment of reflection turned into purpose and birthed her empowering podcast, The High Achieving Housewife.

In this heartfelt episode, Eloise shares why walking away from a "stable" job can be the most courageous act of self-love, how her burnout led to clarity and coaching, what starting over in your late 30s really looks like, and the power of women supporting women. Whether you're a mum, career woman, or creative at a crossroads, this episode is a hug, a push, and a reminder that you can start again.

✨ IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

🌀 LIFE AFTER BURNOUT 

➡️ The difficult final year that pushed Eloise to make a major change

➡️ How trusting intuition led her from confusion to purpose

➡️ What starting over in your late 30s really looks like (spoiler: it's not too late!)

➡️ The courage required to walk away from "stable" work

🎧 LAUNCHING WITH ZERO EXPERIENCE 

⚡ Starting a podcast with no microphones, no studio, just vision

⚡ How a Mother's Day deadline became her launch motivation

⚡ From jealousy watching friends chase joy to finding her own courage

⚡ The ripple effect her podcast has had on her family and kids

🧠 MENTAL HEALTH & SPEAKING UP 

🔐 Living with life-threatening depression and breaking the stigma

🏠 Why she's committed to speaking openly about mental health struggles

🛑 The importance of seeking professional support during transitions

🌟 How coaching and therapy became essential tools for her journey

💡 VALUES & REINVENTION 

📌 Using journaling and values work to navigate major life changes

💬 The power of visualizing your next season of life

📖 How stories and shared experiences connect women

🤝 Building a community of high-achieving women supporting each other

💬 If you've ever felt stuck, uncertain, or like life's best days are behind you, this episode reminds you that reinvention is possible at any age.

💡 TAKE ACTION 

📌 Journal about your values and what you want your next season to look like

💬 Reach out for professional support if you're struggling with burnout or depression

📖 Start that project you've been putting off, even without perfect conditions

🤝 Connect with other women who are also reinventing themselves

👂 JOIN THE CONVO 

What season of life are you in right now? Are you reinventing yourself too? 

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👥 CONNECT WITH ELOISE HUDSON 

🎧 Podcast: The High-Achieving Housewife

📸 Instagram: @thehighachievinghousewife

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehighachievinghousewife

📸 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehighachievinghousewife

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHighAchievingHousewife

📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED 

🔹 Life coaching for major transitions

🔹 Journaling for values clarification and future visioning

🔹 Mental health support through coaching and therapy

📞 NEED SUPPORT?

If you're struggling with burnout, depression, or navigating a major life transition, please reach out to a mental health professional. You're not alone.

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