03/02/2026
Burnout isn’t a personal failure. It’s not proof that you’re weak, lazy, or doing life wrong. It’s often your nervous system stuck in a stress cycle that never fully shuts off. Today, Dr. Kristen Donnelly helps us understand why exhaustion isn’t your fault and what tiny, practical shifts can help you begin recovering without quitting your job or disappearing to a cabin in the woods. This episode is gentle, grounding, and hopeful, and yes, you can start today.
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫
• 4 R’s of burnout recovery: Rest, Rejuvenation, Realignment, Reconnection
• How emotional capacity shrinks during burnout and how relationships expand it
• Main difference between “chemically I can’t” and “emotionally I can’t”
• Why controlling your internal world reduces external overwhelm
• The simplest first step you can take this week
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