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Mentioned in 26 episodes
Burnout
The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
Book • 2019
This book, written by sisters Emily Nagoski, Ph.D.
, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA, delves into the specific challenges women encounter with burnout.
It provides a comprehensive, science-based approach to reducing stress and enhancing well-being.
The authors define burnout as a combination of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a decreased sense of accomplishment, and they offer practical solutions such as completing the biological stress cycle, managing emotional triggers, and overcoming societal pressures.
The book is divided into sections that explain the stress cycle, the impact of cultural norms on women's stress levels, and strategies for rest, human connection, and self-compassion.
It includes helpful worksheets and exercises to empower women to combat burnout and achieve genuine wellness.
, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA, delves into the specific challenges women encounter with burnout.
It provides a comprehensive, science-based approach to reducing stress and enhancing well-being.
The authors define burnout as a combination of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a decreased sense of accomplishment, and they offer practical solutions such as completing the biological stress cycle, managing emotional triggers, and overcoming societal pressures.
The book is divided into sections that explain the stress cycle, the impact of cultural norms on women's stress levels, and strategies for rest, human connection, and self-compassion.
It includes helpful worksheets and exercises to empower women to combat burnout and achieve genuine wellness.
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Mentioned in 26 episodes
Mentioned by
Rangan Chatterjee , discussing his work on burnout and its relation to his father's life.


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Esther Perel: How to Feel More Connected, Respected And Valued At Work & Home #557
Mentioned by
Dan Harris as a bestselling book co-authored by Emily and
Amelia Nagoski , focusing on burnout and stress.



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For the Burned Out, Fried, and Exhausted | Emily & Amelia Nagoski
Mentioned by Kendra as an excellent resource if stress management is a new concept.

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#421 - How to Handle Bad Moods
Mentioned by Nihal El Aasar as a source of reflection on the emotional experience of political defeat, particularly relevant to the context of the Arab world.

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Mentioned by
David Epstein as another book by
Emily Nagoski , relevant to the topic of stress and well-being.



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How To Have the Best Sex of Your Life (Encore)
Mentioned by Laura Henshaw in relation to her experience with burnout and the need to stop self-criticism.

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The People-Pleasing Trap: How Laura Henshaw escaped it (and how you can too)
Mentioned by
Emily Nagoski as a book co-authored with her twin sister, focusing on stress management.


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Mentioned by Sam Kelly as the focus of the podcast episode, exploring the emotional dimensions of political transformation and defeat.

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