After more than two decades in the spotlight, country music powerhouse Miranda Lambert is finally facing a reality that many of us know all too well: burnout. Speaking candidly on Bunnie XO’s Dumb Blonde Podcast, Lambert opened up about the toll that her relentless schedule has taken on her, and how she’s learning to balance her career with her personal life for the first time.
“I reached a pretty high level of burnout last summer, and I didn't realize what it was until I was like, ‘I think this is what they call burnout,’” she admitted, with a mix of humor and honesty. “Just from not taking a break—or like, a long enough one, you know? Just a couple of days at a time just wasn't enough for the amount of busyness.” For Lambert, who is known for her tireless work ethic, recognizing the need to slow down was a pivotal moment.
Lambert’s realization didn’t come easy. “It’s really hard when you’re so driven to relax into doing nothing,” she reflected. “But if you don't recharge, it's like you're only operating at 50 percent anyway.” As an artist whose creativity is fueled by real-life experiences, Lambert knows that living her life is not just a luxury—it’s essential. “If you don't go live your life, there’s nothing to write about,” she said, underscoring the importance of stepping back to find inspiration.
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