Sheryl Green on Burnout, Emotional Leakage, and the Power of Boundaries

Elena Apalkova welcomes Sheryl Green to discuss her journey through burnout and the pivotal role of establishing boundaries. Sheryl shares her background and emphasizes the necessity of boundaries in preventing burnout. They explore a structured framework for setting boundaries and delve into the repercussions of suppressing emotions, including emotional leakage. Sheryl reflects on the significant life changes she experienced after successfully implementing boundaries, offering insights into the benefits of healthy emotional expression. The episode provides listeners with practical strategies for boundary setting and encourages reflection on personal experiences. (0:00) Introduction and welcome (0:31) Sheryl Green's background, burnout, and the importance of boundaries (5:23) Framework for boundary setting (9:25) The consequences of suppressing emotions and emotional leakage (15:28) Life changes after setting boundaries