The Anatomy of Burnout - with Jane Song

In episode 71, host Dr. I. David Daniels speaks with therapist and coach Jane Song about her lived experience of and research into work-related burnout. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It can occur when you feel overwhelmed. Burnout can be caused by work-related stress, taking on more than one can handle at work, school, or interpersonally with family and friends, poor self-care, feeling unappreciated, unrecognized, or unfairly treated, feeling insecure in their position, being unsure of the requirements of their jobs, or poor leadership. Signs of burnout include feeling exhausted and sluggish, feeling overwhelmed to complete simple tasks, getting angry or frustrated quickly, headaches, stomach aches or intestinal issues, fatigue, frequent illness, and changes in appetite or sleep. Jane’s story describes the journey from the glitz, glamor, and excitement of the international fashion industry to debilitating burnout and renaissance following a period in seminary to now helping others experiencing burnout both recover and thrive.