Understanding Burnout and Emotional Health

This chapter explores the authors' journey in writing a book about burnout, driven by personal experiences and insights into the challenges of emotional processing. They discuss the components of burnout, particularly how the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic have heightened emotional exhaustion and the importance of recognizing and processing emotions. The conversation also highlights the unique burdens faced by women, including parental burnout and the complexities of emotional labor during crises.