The Burnout Breakthrough | Kandi Wiens

Mar 17, 2024

Learn about the signs and symptoms of burnout, the importance of emotional intelligence in stress management, and practical strategies to build immunity to burnout. Discover how music can aid in emotional regulation, and hear personal stories about experiencing burnout. Find actionable steps to prevent burnout and foster resilience in the workplace and beyond.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Exploring Stress, Burnout, and Coping Strategies with Emotional Intelligence

01:49 • 2min

Understanding and Managing Burnout in the Workplace

03:31 • 17min

Importance of Self-Awareness in Preventing Burnout

20:42 • 5min

Recognizing Burnout Signs and Strategies for Emotional Regulation

25:31 • 15min

Exploring the Therapeutic Role of Music in Stress Management and Insomnia Relief

40:11 • 2min

Exploring Music's Impact on Emotions and Memories

42:00 • 3min

Distinguishing Stress from Burnout

44:43 • 18min

Navigating Uncertainty and Growth

01:02:29 • 4min

Exploring the Influence of Music on Emotions and Self-Awareness

01:06:50 • 2min

Emphasizing Listener Engagement and Organizational Services

01:09:12 • 3min

March always feels like one of those months where you hit a slump. Work is back in full force, there are no holidays in sight, and life can start to feel a bit overwhelming like you can’t catch a break. In other words, if you’re reading this, you might be feeling burnt out.

But what exactly is burnout? Is it real? Or is it just a dramatic way of saying “I’m tired”? Join Kurt and Tim as they chat with Dr. Kandi Wiens, author of Burnout Immunity, about the very real psychological syndrome of burnout and how it can affect our day-to-day lives. In this episode, Dr. Wiens explores the symptoms of burnout and teaches us how we can build immunity to burnout through emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

In this insightful interview, Dr. Wiens emphasizes the signs of escalating stress levels and offers practical and easily implementable strategies for stress management in your daily life. Fighting burnout isn't just about a quick fix; it's about reevaluating work priorities and self-perception—and yes, the role of music in emotional regulation, much to Tim's joy!

The episode winds down with a grooving session between Kurt and Tim, where they discuss how they’ve experienced burnout in their own lives and offer listeners actionable steps to safeguarding against burnout and fostering emotional resilience in the workplace and beyond. If you are feeling at risk for burnout or have experienced it in the past, you won’t want to miss this episode!

Topics

[3:58] Introduction and Speed Round

[6:02] Burnout and common symptoms associated with it

[15:25] Workplace burnout and generational differences

[20:05] Strategies for avoiding burnout

[29:57] Managing stress and uncertainty at work

[34:26] Emotional intelligence, self-care, and negative self-talk

[39:47] Music’s role in emotional regulation

[44:56] Grooving session: Burnout, stress, and language

Links

The Burnout Quiz

Burnout Immunity: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Build Resilience and Heal Your Relationship with Work

Dr. Kandi Wiens’ Website

Musical Links

Garth Brooks “The Dance”

Dave Matthews Band “Ants Marching”