Welcome! I’m Dr. Cynthia
It's my mission to help high-achieving women heal from burnout and rebuild their lives at midlife—
Because it's never too late to reclaim yourself.
Burnout at midlife is becoming the new silent killer for women
You’re Smart. Successful. Strong. So Why Do You Feel So Stuck?
You’ve built a career you’re proud of. You’re the one everyone counts on. From the outside, it looks like you have it all together. But inside? You feel exhausted, emotionally drained, and disconnected from yourself.
Maybe you’ve told yourself it’s just midlife stress—too much work, too little time, too many responsibilities.
Burnout At Midlife Isn’t Just About Work
It’s carrying too much…too often…for too long…..
For many women, midlife burnout is deeply connected to narcissistic abuse, trauma bonding, antagonistic relationships, emotional abuse, and the invisible toll of trying to parent, co-parent, or parallel parent with a toxic partner. What feels like exhaustion is often the nervous system strain of living in a relationship where you are constantly walking on eggshells, doubting yourself, and carrying the emotional weight of the entire family.
Signs It’s More Than Just Work Stress
✔ You wake up exhausted, no matter how much sleep you get.
✔ You feel emotionally stretched thin—between your job, parenting, caregiving, or simply keeping it all together.
✔ You’ve tried self-care, therapy, cutting back at work—but nothing helps.
✔ You feel mentally exhausted but can’t quite put your finger on why.
✔ You wonder—is it my responsibilities, my parenting, my relationship, my changing body, or everything all at once?
Is your relationship fueling your burnout?
If you're feeling drained, doubting yourself, and questioning your reality—it’s not just in your head.
Get this free guide and uncover:
✅ 5 hidden red flags that your relationship is silently exhausting you
✅ Why moms in toxic relationships experience a unique kind of burnout
✅ How to protect your peace (without guilt)
Download now and start reclaiming your energy.
What’s Causing Your Midlife Burnout—Work? Relationships? Parenting?
Many high-achieving women are unknowingly trapped in cycles of overgiving, emotional labor, and unmet needs. If you are:
Struggling with an unsupportive or emotionally draining partner
Wondering if you are in an antagonistic relationship
Navigating the complexities of single motherhood while juggling a demanding career…
Caring for an aging parent while trying to keep up with everything else…
Experiencing the mental and physical toll of menopause…
Dealing with grief, life transitions, and the exhaustion of it all…
Then your burnout isn’t just about work—it’s about carrying the weight of everything, with no space for yourself.
You Don’t Have To Do This Alone
I’m Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver, licensed psychologist. I specialize in helping mothers recover from narcissistic and antagonistic relationships while navigating divorce, co-parenting, and parallel parenting during midlife.
For over 25 years, I’ve helped women like you:
✔ Identify what’s truly causing their burnout
✔ Break free from emotional exhaustion without guilt
✔ Set boundaries and regain confidence
✔ Find clarity on if its substance abuse, narcissism, or both
✔ Navigate toxic relationships, break the patterns of emotional abuse, and heal
✔ Navigate grief
✔ Find joy in parenting, coparenting, and parallel parenting
✔ Manage the complexities of divorce or how to cope if you stay (especially with an antagonistic partner)
Don’t wait till things get worse. Email me and let’s start working together to get your life back. It’s time to get YOU back!
