In this solo episode, host Shannon Swales explores Burnout Growth, a transformative approach to recovering from burnout and creating lasting change. Drawing from Nick Petrie’s research and her own experiences, Shannon contrasts the paths of "bouncing back" versus "bouncing forward" after burnout.

Key topics include:

• What Burnout Growth is and how it differs from simple recovery
• The four potential outcomes after burnout, from Post-Traumatic Stress to Post-Traumatic Growth
• Practical strategies for turning burnout into an opportunity for meaningful growth, like reflection, new challenges, and building healthy habits
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This episode is packed with actionable insights to help you break the burnout cycle and thrive.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the difference between "bouncing back" and "bouncing forward"
• Learn how deeper reflection and intentional change can help break the burnout cycle
• Explore practical steps you can take today to foster long-term growth and resilience

Resources:

• Nick Petrie’s research on burnout and growth https://nicholaspetrie.com/
• Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski
• Shannon's memoir, Nothing Left to Give: A Psychologist's Path Back from Burnout

Tune in to start transforming burnout into lasting growth!

Host Bio: Shannon Swales, is a psychologist driven by a deep passion to empower 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 resilience, self-care, & the triumph of well-being.

Connect with Shannon's work via

www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/contact, by reading her burnout memoir - Nothing Left to Give: A Psychologist's Path Back www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/buy-my-book, exploring her blog - 'Lessons From a Burnt Out Psychologist' - www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/blog, or social media pages @burnoutpsychologysupport or her latest Thriving Beyond Burnout Membership for Midlife Women www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/thriving-beyond-burnout

Share Your Experience: If you’d like to share your burnout experience or are an expert in the field of burnout & would like to share your wisdom on the pod, please email me at 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, Burnout Psychology Support Psychologist. The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by my guests or me are general in nature and are not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help. If you are in a life-threatening emergency, please get in touch with your emergency services in Australia, 000. For immediate counselling support (Aus only), Lifeline 13 11 14 (24 hrs/7 days); 13YARN 13 92 76 (24 hrs/7 days) for First Nation Australians.

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