The Burnt-Out Bitch

Ditch the Perfectionism, Let Go of the Guilt, and Break the Burnout Cycle (The Regulated Woman Series)

By: Gwen Taylor

Narrated by: L.B. Neibaur

Exhausted from trying to be perfect, keep the peace, and check every damn box—while pretending you’re fine?

The Burnt-Out Bitch is your unapologetic guide to saying “no,” letting go, and reclaiming your energy—without guilt. This book isn’t here to fix you. It’s here to free you. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in expectations (yours or everyone else’s), this relatable, down-to-earth guide is packed with honest advice, zero fluff, and permission to finally rest.

Inside you’ll learn how to:

• Break the burnout cycle (without quitting your life)

• Ditch perfectionism and people-pleasing

• Set boundaries without spiraling into guilt

• Calm your chaotic mind with tools that actually work

• Reconnect with the real you—beneath the roles and routines

You’ll also hear stories from other women who’ve hit their breaking point and found a better way—and get access to a free companion workbook to help you take what you’re learning and make it real.

If your to-do list is longer than your patience… if your brain is running on 2%… if you’ve ever thought “If I let go, everything might fall apart”… this book is for you.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2026 Gwen Taylor (P)2026 Gwen Taylor

Permission to Finally Exhale

I picked this up because I know what it feels like to be worn out from trying to hold everything together. What stood out to me was the blunt, honest tone. It doesn’t try to dress burnout up or make it sound pretty. Instead, it goes straight at the guilt, people-pleasing, and pressure that keep so many women stuck. I liked that it sounds practical, not preachy. For me, this feels like the kind of listen that helps you breathe, reset, and stop carrying quite so much.

Finally Said What I Needed

I picked this up during a time I was feeling completely drained and trying to keep everything together. What stood out right away was how real and direct it felt. It didn’t sugarcoat anything, and that actually made it more helpful. I started reflecting on my own habits and made a few small changes that honestly made a difference. It felt like someone understood exactly what I was going through. If you’re feeling burnt out and stuck, this really hits home.

Finally Said No

I didn’t realize how much of my life was built around keeping everyone else comfortable.

This book doesn’t ease you into it. It calls it out.

Not in a harsh way, but in a way that makes you stop and go… yeah, that’s me.

The message is simple but not easy: you’re allowed to stop overextending, stop over-apologizing, and stop carrying things that were never yours.

What hit hardest:

Perfectionism is just pressure in disguise
Guilt doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong
Boundaries are not a personality flaw

The tone is direct, a little raw, and honestly refreshing. It doesn’t try to polish things up.

The narration matches that energy. Confident, grounded, and easy to stay engaged with.

I didn’t walk away with a checklist.

I walked away with permission.

And that’s what I needed.