FRIED. The Burnout Podcast #straightfromcait: Top Burnout Symptoms According To You (Dear Gentle Listeners)
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Jul 6, 2025 Discover the common symptoms of burnout revealed in a listener survey, from brain fog to insomnia. Cait Donovan shares her insights on how burnout impacts our cognitive functions and emotional well-being. Dive into the emotional weight of dread and the struggle to reconnect with your sense of self. The conversation highlights the shame often felt around taking time to rest and offers a compassionate perspective on navigating these challenges. Healing begins with listening to yourself again.
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Burnout's Impact on the Brain
- Burnout significantly affects brain function, leading to cognitive symptoms like memory loss, reduced creativity, and brain fog.
- Brain areas like the prefrontal cortex shrink while the amygdala activity increases during burnout.
Hydrate to Reduce Brain Fog
- To combat brain fog linked to burnout, increase hydration and electrolyte intake.
- Testing this by drinking more water with electrolytes for a week can reveal if dehydration causes your brain fog.
Improve Sleep with Yoga Nidra
- Use yoga nidra or body scan meditations before sleep to improve sleep quality and reduce burnout symptoms.
- Practice consistently for at least 30 days for the best effects; you can fall asleep during meditation without issue.