The Christmas Burnout Breakup starts here

Release and Reignite

We're not dragging burnout into Christmas this year.

An eight-week group coaching experience for the woman who's tired of holding everything together, and ready to actually enjoy the life she's worked so hard to build.

  • By application only
  • Starts Wed 28 October
  • 8 weeks
  • Online · small group
  • Coaching + connection
  • From $888 AUD
Gabby laughing on the phone while five hands hold out more phones to her
hi, I'm Gabby

Dear burnout, it's not me. It's you.

Sound familiar?

Your life looks pretty damn good on paper. So why are you just trying to get through it?

  • You're the calendar, the reminder, the group-chat admin and the only person who knows where the spare charger lives.
  • You say yes while your whole body is quietly screaming no.
  • You snap at the people you love, then lie awake replaying it.
  • You keep thinking a holiday will fix it. Then you need a holiday from the holiday.
  • If something gets dropped, it feels like it's on you. All of it. Always.
  • Someone asks what you want and your mind goes completely blank.
  • Monday to Friday is something to survive. The weekend is just catch-up.
  • You've done the work, read the books, and you still feel like you're running on fumes.

None of this means you're failing. It means you've been carrying a load that was never meant for one person.

The Christmas Burnout Breakup

Can we collectively cancel “just get me to Christmas” this year?

Dear Burnout,

It's not me. It's you. And before Christmas, we're breaking up with:

  • Being everyone's unpaid personal assistant.
  • Saying “I'm fine” while mentally planning 37 things.
  • Feeling guilty for sitting down.
  • Waiting for the holidays to feel human again.
  • Being so busy managing life that we forget to actually live it.

Not sorry. x

What we're making room for instead

Not a whole new life. More space to actually enjoy the one you've got.

  • More laughter
  • Real support
  • Self-trust
  • Boundaries that hold
  • Presence
  • Joy, on purpose
  • A little more you

Imagine getting to December and actually having something left for yourself.

What changes

Not a different life. A different way of living the one you've already built.

This isn't about overhauling everything. It's the small, brave, real-life moments that start to add up.

Asking for help

And letting it be done differently to how you'd do it. Yes, even the dishwasher.

Catching the overfunction

Noticing yourself mid-“I'll just do it”, and putting it back down.

Holding the line

Setting a boundary and keeping it, even when it feels deeply uncomfortable.

Deciding for yourself

Making a call without polling the group chat, your mum and three friends first.

Friday that's actually fun

Not recovery. Not catch-up. Fun. Remember that?

Being there, while you're there

Present with the people you love, instead of mentally three days ahead.

Honest bit: eight weeks won't magically erase years of running on empty, and anyone who promises that is selling you something. What you will get is real tools, real support and real practice, inside the life you're already living.

Ten women from the RECLAIM retreat standing arm in arm on the lawn, laughing, with the hinterland behind them
the women of RECLAIM, October 2026
What's inside

Come for the coaching. Stay for the women who just get it.

It's one thing to learn how to set a boundary. It's another to have women cheering you on when you finally do it, and holding space when the guilt creeps in afterwards.

  • Weekly live coaching

    Small-group calls on Zoom where you get coached, not lectured.

  • A small, real group

    Limited to 8–10 women, so everyone gets seen and heard.

  • WhatsApp community

    Your people in your pocket, for the wins and the wobbles.

  • Friday Office Hours

    Three hours every Friday of instant voice-message support with Gabby, for the real-life moments as they happen.

  • Light weekly resources

    Prompts and practices that support you, not another job on your list.

  • A proper celebration

    We finish with high tea in Brisbane, or a gift hamper to you.

The finish line

And then? We're having high tea.

Because you deserve to celebrate yourself before the Christmas chaos, not after it. We'll close out the eight weeks with a high tea in Brisbane. We'll lock in the date together as a group, so as many of us as possible can be there.

Not in Brisbane? You haven't missed out. A little celebration hamper will be on its way to you, so you can toast your eight weeks from wherever you are.

A high tea stand with sweets and savouries, two glasses of bubbles and teacups
pinkies up, ladies
Gabby in a pale pink suit, sitting and smiling with one arm raised
your coach x
Meet your coach

I've been the woman holding it all together. I know what it costs.

  • Burnout coach
  • Breathwork facilitator
  • NLP practitioner

I'm Gabby. I climbed the corporate ladder, built a house as a solo parent and ticked off every milestone on the list. And every time, instead of relief, there was this hollow thud. I was achieving everything and running myself into the ground doing it.

Doing my own deep work changed everything. Now I help women untangle the overfunctioning, calm the nervous system and make real changes that actually stick in real life. Breathwork, NLP, somatic practices and practical coaching, minus the fluff.

RECLAIM

My retreat in October was a chance to step away, see the patterns clearly and decide what matters.

RELEASE + REIGNITE

This is where we practise it, in the real world of school lunches, work, relationships and responsibility.

RECLAIM was about remembering the woman you are underneath it all. RELEASE + REIGNITE is about making room for her in your everyday life, too.

You don't need to have been at RECLAIM to join. Whether you were in that room or you're brand new here, there's a seat for you.

Xo, Gabby

Your investment

By application only. Here's why.

This is a small, intimate group, and the women in it matter. I read every application myself to make sure this is the right fit for you, and that you're the right fit for the group.

Payment plan

$999AUD total

Flexible payment options available, set up to suit you.

Both options include

  • Opening and closing ceremonies
  • Eight weekly live coaching calls on Zoom
  • A small group of 8–10 women
  • Private WhatsApp community
  • Friday Office Hours: three hours of instant voice-message support
  • Light weekly prompts and resources
  • Brisbane high tea celebration, or a gift hamper if you can't make it
  • Call replays on request, if you can't make it live

How it works

  1. 1. You apply

    A short application, about five minutes. No essays, just honesty.

  2. 2. I read it personally

    I'll reach out within 24 hours to follow up and answer any questions.

  3. 3. You're in

    If it's a fit, you'll get your invitation and payment details (Stripe or bank transfer, your choice). Then we begin Wednesday 28 October.

Apply now

DM @the.gabby.powell to be first to know.

All prices in AUD. Applications close Monday 26 October. Applying doesn't lock you in to anything. See the terms & conditions and privacy policy.

Before you join

Everything else you're wondering.

Why is it application only?

Because the group is small and the women in it shape the whole experience. Applying gives me a chance to make sure this is genuinely right for where you're at, and that I can support you well. It's not a test, and there are no wrong answers.

Do I need to have been at RECLAIM?

Not at all. RELEASE + REIGNITE grew out of what I saw in that room, but it's its own thing. Whether you were there or you're brand new to my world, you're welcome.

Is this just for mums?

Nope. Mums, not-mums, partnered, single, solo parenting, caring for ageing parents, running a team or running the whole show. If you're carrying the load for everyone around you, this is for you.

Is this just for business owners?

No. Corporate, education, healthcare, trades, small business, at home. The load looks different in every life. The work is the same.

How much time will it take each week?

About an hour and a half a week, including our 45-minute live call. This isn't one more thing to add to your to-do list. It's here to support the life you've already built, and to help you actually live inside it. The prompts, voice notes and group chat are there whenever you need them, never as homework.

When are the calls?

We kick off Wednesday 28 October. Our live calls are 45 minutes every Wednesday evening (Brisbane time) for eight weeks, so you can join once the day has settled.

What if I can't make a call live?

Life happens. Replays are available on request for anyone who can't make a call live, just let me know. And between the WhatsApp group and Friday Office Hours, you're never left behind.

I'm not in Brisbane. Can I still join?

Absolutely. The whole program runs online, so you can join from anywhere. We celebrate the finish with a high tea in Brisbane, and if you can't make it, a celebration hamper comes to you instead.

What's the refund policy?

Because this is a small group and your place is held just for you, all bookings are final and non-refundable once payment is made. If something comes up, reach out to me directly. The full details are in the terms & conditions.

Is what I share kept private?

Always. The utmost confidentiality and discretion is held for every woman in this experience. What's shared in our calls and group chat stays there, and everyone agrees to that before we begin. Your application and personal details are handled in line with the Australian Privacy Principles, and you can read how in the privacy policy.

Is this therapy or medical treatment?

No. RELEASE + REIGNITE is coaching and peer support. It's a beautiful complement to professional care, but it isn't a substitute for it. If you're struggling with your mental health, please keep working with your GP or mental health professional. If you need support right now, Lifeline is available 24/7 on 13 11 14.

I've still got questions. Can I ask you first?

Of course. Send me a DM on Instagram at @the.gabby.powell or email hello@gabbypowell.com and I'll get back to you personally.

The invitation

You don't need to wait until Christmas to start feeling like yourself again.

You were made for more than managing your life.

Apply for Release + Reignite

By application only · Starts Wednesday 28 October · 8 weeks · Online · From $888 AUD