Red Flags and Recovery: Dr. Sorensen's Burnout Survival Guide
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Welcome to "Well, Hello Anxiety" and another enlightening installment of our Summer Series. In this episode, we delve into the pervasive issue of burnout that extends well beyond the workplace. As host Dr. Jodi Richardson embarked on her research journey for this episode, she realized that parents, caregivers, and students are also susceptible to the overwhelming weight of burnout. Join us as we introduce you to the esteemed Dr. Debbie Sorensen, a Harvard PhD and Clinical Psychologist specializing in burnout, chronic stress, and anxiety. Dr. Sorensen joined us for episode #105, where she unravels the complexities of burnout, offering insights on recognition, self-support, seeking help, and actionable strategies that can genuinely transform mental health and well-being in the face of chronic stress. Dr. Richardson shares a poignant moment from her personal journey, triggered by a visit to Dr. Sorensen's website. This realization becomes a powerful thread woven into the conversation. Beyond the insights shared in this episode, Dr. Sorensen generously imparts her wisdom about recognizing the red flags on the path to burnout and offers practical steps that can be taken, even when the circumstances contributing to burnout feel all-consuming and overwhelming. Tune in to "Well, Hello Anxiety" and discover the profound understanding and actionable strategies that can pave the way to a brighter and healthier mental state. Join us in this insightful exploration of burnout and its impact on our lives, guided by the expertise of Dr. Debbie Sorensen. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE 'WELL, HELLO SCHOOL ANXIETY' PROGRAMhttps://drjodirichardson.com/school/    ABOUT JODI: Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com. Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks. Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.   CONNECT WITH JODI: Connect with Jodi on LinkedIn Follow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook page   Well, Hello Anxiety is a Postive Media Podcast.    The information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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