Want to unlock the secrets to managing burnout and finally reclaim your well-being?

In this episode I am joined by Dr Claire Plumbly, Clinical Psychologist and author of "Burnout: How to Manage your Nervous System Before it Manages You." This episode unearths the multifaceted nature of burnout, extending beyond the workplace to touch on the experiences of parents, caregivers, and the self employed. We dissect the three main types of burnout and you’ll gain a holistic understanding of how burnout symptoms can affect everything from sleep and appetite to social connections and coping mechanisms.

Learn the key steps to recovering from burnout and building resilience. You'll get actionable tips on self-care, setting boundaries, and the importance of rest and community support. Whether you're an informal caregiver, self-employed professional, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you find balance and restore your sense of well-being. Highlights include:

(10:29) Types of burnout
(15:16) Stages of burnout
(32:30) Tips if you are in burnout

This week's guest:
Claire is a Clinical Psychologist & Director of Good Therapy Ltd, a psychological therapy centre based online and in Taunton, Somerset. Her private practice specialises in trauma-related issues and Claire herself has a specialism in sexual assault; early life traumas, and of course, burnout. Her debut book Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Manages You is out in the UK on the 18th July.

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