the tara bixby podcast 171. Dr. Claire Plumbly: Is your nervous system stuck in burnout?
Jul 23, 2025
56:54
Today, I’m hanging out with Dr. Claire Plumbly — Clinical Psychologist, EMDR Consultant, and author of The Trauma of Burnout. She’s also the founder of Plum Psychology, a UK-based center specializing in trauma-informed care.
In today's episode, we unpack...
- The difference between stress and burnout
- Why burnout isn't your fault
- The invisible load that so many women carry
- How burnout and trauma are connected
- The impact chronic stress has on your mental health
- What it looks like when burnout leads to nervous system shutdown
- How to spot signs of burnout
- Simple ways to help your nervous system feel safe
- How our inner critic might be fueling burnout
...and so much more.
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