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Mentioned in 28 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 28 episodes
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, discussing his work on burnout and its relation to his father's life.


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when discussing burnout and its impact on dedicated individuals.


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166. Are You Suffering From Burnout?
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as a bestselling book co-authored by Emily and 

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as a book co-authored with Emily's sister, Amelia.


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when discussing connected knowing.


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when discussing the concept of completing the stress cycle.

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when discussing the chronic stress experienced by women in the world.

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for understanding the stress cycle and burnout.


Justin Lehmiller

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as a New York Times bestseller co-authored with her sister Amelia.

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as an excellent manual for dealing with burnout.


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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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when discussing burnout and its symptoms.

Anjana Vakil

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as another book by 

, relevant to the topic of stress and well-being.


David Epstein


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in relation to her experience with burnout and the need to stop self-criticism.

Laura Henshaw

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as a source for understanding the stress cycle.

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as co-author of a book on burnout.

Cloe Shasha Brooks

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while discussing the importance of self-care and stress management.


Kendra Adachi

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as a book co-authored with her twin sister, focusing on stress management.


Emily Nagoski

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as the authors of the book discussed in episode 60 of the podcast.


Rangan Chatterjee

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