Burnout, Self-Trust & Living a Fulfilling Life | Dr Wendy O’Connor
The Lonely Chapter · Sam Maclean
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Show Notes
What if the life you’ve worked so hard to build doesn’t feel like yours?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr Wendy O’Connor - a Stanford-trained psychologist and positive psychology expert - to explore burnout, self-trust, and what it really means to live a fulfilling life.
We discuss why high achievers are especially vulnerable to burnout, how early praise for performance wires us to override our own needs, and the difference between achievement and alignment. Wendy explains the PERMA model from positive psychology and shares her “inner compass” framework - values, desires, and strengths - to help you reconnect with what you genuinely want.
This conversation explores identity, overperformance, experimentation, and the courage it takes to recalibrate your life without burning it all down.
If you feel outwardly successful but inwardly disconnected, this episode will help you understand why - and what to do next.
Connect with Dr Wendy O’Connor:
Website: https://www.drwendyoconnor.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwendyoconnor/