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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.

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Mentioned in 28 episodes

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Rangan Chatterjee
, discussing his work on burnout and its relation to his father's life.
231 snips
Esther Perel: How to Feel More Connected, Respected And Valued At Work & Home #557
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Mike Maughan
when discussing burnout and its impact on dedicated individuals.
138 snips
166. Are You Suffering From Burnout?
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Dan Harris
as a bestselling book co-authored by Emily and
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Amelia Nagoski
, focusing on burnout and stress.
131 snips
For the Burned Out, Fried, and Exhausted | Emily & Amelia Nagoski
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Tami Simon
as a book co-authored with Emily's sister, Amelia.
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Emily Nagoski, PhD: Pleasure Is the Measure: How to Have Sex You Enjoy
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Emily Nagoski
when discussing connected knowing.
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#66 Dr. Emily Nagoski: Pleasure is the Measure
Mentioned by Kendra as an excellent resource if stress management is a new concept.
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#421 - How to Handle Bad Moods
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Katy Weber
when discussing the concept of completing the stress cycle.
31 snips
Raquel Devillé: Regulating our neurodivergent nervous systems
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Jennifer Wallace
when discussing the chronic stress experienced by women in the world.
24 snips
The Female Nervous System: Built For Bonding, Conditioned For Survival
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Justin Lehmiller
for understanding the stress cycle and burnout.
23 snips
Episode 393: What Happened To My Sex Life?
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Alayna Joy
as a New York Times bestseller co-authored with her sister Amelia.
19 snips
Emily Nagoski on What Happy Couples Know That Others Don’t
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Kendra Adachi
as an excellent manual for dealing with burnout.
17 snips
#413 Office Hours
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Nihal El Aasar
as a source of reflection on the emotional experience of political defeat, particularly relevant to the context of the Arab world.
13 snips
Left Melancholia and the Arab Political Subject w/ Nihal El Aasar
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Anjana Vakil
when discussing burnout and its symptoms.
12 snips
#162 How to become a developer in your 30s with Anjana Vakil
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David Epstein
as another book by
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Emily Nagoski
, relevant to the topic of stress and well-being.
12 snips
How To Have the Best Sex of Your Life (Encore)
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Laura Henshaw
in relation to her experience with burnout and the need to stop self-criticism.
11 snips
The People-Pleasing Trap: How Laura Henshaw escaped it (and how you can too)
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Mollie West Duffy
as a source for understanding the stress cycle.
Life Kit presents: The power in owning your 'Big Feelings'
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Cloe Shasha Brooks
as co-author of a book on burnout.
The cure for burnout (hint: it isn’t self-care) | Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
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Kendra Adachi
while discussing the importance of self-care and stress management.
#406 - Big Sister Pep Talk: You’re Not Selfish
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Emily Nagoski
as a book co-authored with her twin sister, focusing on stress management.
Pleasurable Sex, Gender Queerness & Life Burnout with Dr. Emily Nagoski (259)
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Rangan Chatterjee
as the authors of the book discussed in episode 60 of the podcast.
BITESIZE | The Secret to Solving the Stress Cycle | Drs Emily and Amelia Nagoski #205

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