May 27, 2025

Anxiety, Burnout, and Reinvention: A Powerful Career Pivot with Allison Guilbault | E195

What would you do if you hit a wall in your career and realized you were living a life that didn’t feel like yours? In this episode, Max sits down with Allison, a former private investigator turned therapist and coach, who shares how she rebuilt her life from burnout to purpose. From her early battles with anxiety and panic attacks in high school to working with men in solitary confinement at Rikers Island, Allison opens up about her path to healing and helping others. She discusses what real self-care entails, why pivoting isn’t a failure, and how to safeguard your peace when helping others navigate their darkest moments. Whether you're feeling stuck or just need a reminder that it’s okay to start over, this one’s for you.

Connect with Allison:
Web: anotefromyourtherapist.com

IG: @anotefromyourtherapist

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-guilbault-17730065/

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(1:29) Allison’s intro and career journey from PI to therapist

(3:13) The high school panic attack that started it all

(5:48) Burnout, breakdown, and the bold mid-life pivot

(10:21) Managing trauma work and burnout with real self-care

(15:17) Choosing sobriety and building a new social life

(20:39) Parenthood, private practice, and life pivots

(32:52) Creative passions, writing a book, and podcasting