Feeling drained, stuck, or questioning everything in your life? You’re not alone, and it’s a challenge many face in midlife. In this episode, we dive deep into understanding the overlap between two powerful experiences: burnout and the midlife crisis. Both can shake up your life in big ways, but how do you know which one you’re dealing with—or if you’re facing both?

Tune in to discover:

• The key differences between a midlife crisis and burnout, and how each uniquely impacts your energy, mindset, and motivation.
• How these experiences can occur together, intensifying feelings of exhaustion, self-doubt, and urgency to change.
• Practical, step-by-step strategies for navigating both challenges at once, from reclaiming your energy to finding clarity on your next steps.

If you’re in your 40s or 50s and feeling overwhelmed by stress or existential questions, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice. Whether you’re seeking renewed purpose or simply need a breather from burnout, we’ll guide you on the path to clarity, growth, and well-being.

Host Bio: Shannon is a psychologist driven by a deep passion for empowering individuals with the essential mental health knowledge & skills needed to flourish. She guides them through a transformative journey from chronically stressed & burnt-out states to a state of overall wellness. Her commitment to this cause is rooted in personal experience, having traversed the challenging terrain of burnout herself. Shannon's odyssey has imbued her with a renewed perspective, enabling her to approach her career & the care of others with a more balanced & empathetic mindset. Join Shannon on this inspirational journey as she shares her transformative experiences & valuable insights, fostering a message of growth through adversity, collective & self-care, & the triumph of well-being.

W: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com

Book: Nothing Left to Give: A Psychologist's Path Back www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/buy-my-book

Blog: Lessons From a Burnt Out Psychologist www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/blog

Social Media: @burnoutpsychologysupport

Membership: Thriving Beyond Burnout Membership for Midlife Women Join WAITLIST for 2025 Launch - www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/thrive-beyond-burnout

Be a guest: If you’d like to share your burnout experience or are an expert in the field of burnout, please email shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.com.

Disclaimer: Engaging with our content does not intend to create, nor does it create a therapist-client relationship between you & Shannon Swales. The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by my guests or Shannon are general and are not a replacement for personalised therapy. We encourage those suffering to seek professional help. If you are in a life-threatening emergency, get in touch with your emergency services, in Australia, 000. For immediate counselling support (Aus only), Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7); 13YARN 13 92 76 (24/7) for First Nation Australians.

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