The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast Episode 211: Escaping the Burnout Trap: Work, Rest & Rethinking Success with Maegan Megginson
Apr 7, 2025
Maegan Megginson, a Business Mentor and Licensed Therapist, discusses the evolving nature of burnout, emphasizing that it's not just about exhaustion but overwork. She highlights the financial impact of burnout on businesses and the connection between trauma responses and susceptibility to burnout, particularly for introverts and highly sensitive people. Maegan also explores how capitalism fuels overworking and stresses the importance of aligning work with natural rhythms, urging listeners to redefine success and prioritize rest.
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Maegan's Burnout Journey
- Maegan Megginson experienced intense burnout running a therapy private practice and starting a group practice which felt unsustainable.
- She took a sabbatical to pause and reflect, which was critical to her recovery and realignment.
Changing Face of Burnout
- Burnout symptoms have shifted; now 60% overwork instead of exhaustion.
- Burnout often manifests as trauma response with hyper-arousal (overworking) or hypo-arousal (shutdown).
Somatic Awareness Through Sensitivity
- Maegan lacked a somatic connection growing up and only began hearing her body's signals during grad school.
- Discovering highly sensitive person traits helped her radically reduce pain by honoring her sensory needs.