Talk with Kristen (with an e)
Join Kristen as she explores everything from burnout and the challenges of making friends, to lessons learned along the way—all served with a side of humor and a dash of nostalgia. Sometimes she’s flying solo, other times she’s joined by special guests, but it’s always a conversation worth having. Tune in—it’s like therapy, but without the bill.
Talk with Kristen (with an e)
Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Signs, Stress Buckets, and Self-Awareness
Burnout isn’t just workplace exhaustion—it’s a full-body and mind experience. In this episode, Kristen and Laura define burnout, explore its impact on personal and professional lives, and discuss how to recognize the signs before it's too late. Laura shares her personal journey with burnout, how therapy illuminated the stressors affecting her marriage and work-life balance, and the transformative concept of the "stress bucket."
Kristen and Laura dive into the physical and emotional toll of stress, the importance of identifying triggers, and strategies to release pressure before it overflows. From emotional responses like tears to physical signs like a stress rash, they uncover how the body communicates the need for self-care. Tune in to gain insights on managing stress, finding balance, and navigating burnout with intention and awareness.
Article mentioned in episode: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracylawrence/2024/12/10/running-on-empty-how-corporate-cultures-fuel-burnout/
