Balancing Motherhood, Healthcare Leadership & Purpose with Kristen Toth

Success doesn’t have to come at the cost of your well-being—and Kristen Toth is living proof.

In a recent episode of The She Believed She Could Podcast, I sat down with Kristen to explore what it really takes for ambitious women to thrive in leadership, life, and business—without falling into the burnout trap. Kristen is a former Amazon executive who made the brave leap from corporate life into coaching, after realizing that traditional markers of success left her feeling unfulfilled and disconnected from her purpose.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to constantly perform, over-deliver, or prove yourself, this conversation will speak directly to your heart.

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Kristen’s story is one many high-achieving women will relate to. She followed the “success formula”—climb the ladder, work harder, check all the boxes. But eventually, that formula stopped working.

“I had done everything I was supposed to do,” she shared, “and I still felt like I was losing myself in the process.”

Her wake-up call came in the form of burnout. But instead of ignoring it, she listened. And what she heard was a call to slow down, realign, and find a new way forward—one that didn’t require self-sacrifice.

One of the most powerful moments in our conversation was when Kristen reframed burnout—not as a sign of failure, but as a signal that something’s out of alignment.

“Burnout isn’t a badge of honor,” she said. “It’s a red flag.”

Kristen breaks down how many women confuse over-functioning with success. In reality, constantly pushing through exhaustion, people-pleasing, and perfectionism is a fast track to depletion. The good news? You can choose a different path.

One of the keys to Kristen’s transformation was learning how to set—and keep—healthy boundaries. And she’s not shy about saying it: boundaries are non-negotiable for women who want to thrive.

“Boundaries are not selfish,” she said. “They’re the most self-respecting thing you can do.”

Kristen shares how boundaries helped her show up more powerfully in every area of her life—and how you can begin setting them without guilt.

Whether you’re leading a team, running a business, or simply leading your life, Kristen believes that true leadership begins with self-awareness.

“Leadership starts with how we lead ourselves,” she said. “If we want to make an impact, we have to do the inner work first.”

This episode is a masterclass in what it means to lead with authenticity, clarity, and intention—qualities that ambitious women are so ready to embrace.

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This conversation is packed with wisdom, real talk, and strategies you can use today to reclaim your energy and redefine success on your terms.

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