Ep 40. What is Burnout? And How Do We Break the Cycle?
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Episode Description:
Burnout doesn’t happen overnight—it’s what happens when we chronically override our nervous system. In this episode of You Make Sense, Sarah draws upon both Polyvagal Theory and Parts Work to explain what burnout really is, and how our protective parts often push us to keep going, even when our body is begging us to pause.
Packed with tangible somatic tools, this episode will guide you toward healing through small, tolerable steps and simple lifestyle changes. If you’re experiencing burnout, please know you are not broken. This is simply a sign your system is being pushed beyond its limits, and with the right care, it’s absolutely possible to heal.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
00:40 Hierarchy of Your Autonomic Nervous System
08:55 3 Primary Reasons for Burnout
15:47 What We Neglect in Burnout
22:07 Chronic Fatigue & Shutdown
24:27 The Healing Power of Walking
26:33 Building a Supportive Nighttime Routine
30:11 Why Lifestyle Change Is Essential
38:34 Question #1: How to Find Your Community
43:31 Question #2: When Work Becomes Your Whole Life
48:47 Question #3: Does Your Reaction Match the Circumstance?
