Dr. Nate Page discusses burnout, stigma, and compassion fatigue in this insightful episode. Topics include identifying burnout cues, context-driven depression, and the importance of taking rest. The conversation delves into addressing the root problem and creating appropriate solutions, emphasizing the need to reduce shame around burnout.
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Introduction through Shared Experience
Dr. Nate Page's introduction to Eric Tivers at the CHADD conference stemmed from a powerful presentation on burnout.
This led to a deeper discussion, highlighting the importance of addressing burnout in the ADHD community.
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Burnout: A Universal Human Experience
Burnout is a common experience, especially in demanding fields like healthcare, making it almost synonymous with being human.
It's crucial to reduce stigma and encourage open conversations about this ubiquitous issue.
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Burnout as an Injury
Burnout is best understood as an injury, similar to a stress fracture, rather than a personal failing.
This perspective emphasizes the need for recovery and healing, just like with any physical injury.
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This week, Dr. Nate Page joins Eric on the podcast! Nate has many titles, including Ph.D, licensed psychologist, certified group psychotherapist; but his education on burnout has come through his own painful journey with burnout. He began presenting on burnout seven years ago after witnessing the devastating impacts of burnout and compassion fatigue on his own life, the lives of his colleagues, and the lives of his therapy clients. He soon was specializing in individual and group therapy services for healthcare professionals who are caught in the depths of burnout. Nate dedicates a significant portion of his career to providing education and training on these topics, which was how Eric was introduced to Dr. Nate Page - at the CHADD conference in 2023 when presenting on burnout! Get in touch with Nate: Check out his website at GroupTherapyCentral.com In this episode, you’ll hear tips and/or discussions about: The stigma around burnout and reducing the stigma and shame Burnout: Not “if” but “when” The idea of burnout as an injury and re-scarring burnout wounds Compassion fatigue as bruises in the soul The good, the bad, and the ugly of stress Paying attention to burnout cues Context-driven depression, workplace, and situational depression Boredom and stress Addressing “a” problem vs. identifying the right problem to create appropriate solutions “Am I on the path to burnout or am I already burnt out but am ignoring/avoiding the signs?” The importance of taking restorative breaks Preventing the cycle of burnout / Healing and recovering from stress fractures Relationship dynamics, fairness, finding pebbles in the shoes, and potential extra stressors Maximizing the restorative nature of taking time off Creating structure during a break and getting the “recharge” effect Can you really “speed up” recovery? Compassion during healing and recovering from burnout The importance of engaging with what makes you feel alive Resources & Honorable Mentions Paper :: “Compassion Fatigue as Bruises in the Soul: A Qualitative Study on Nurses” DOI: 10.1177/09697330211003215 ADHD reWired episode :: 429 - Growth Cycles - with (ADHD reWired Coach!) Brian Entler ADHD reWired episode :: 452 - Overcoming Burnout - with David Greenwood ADHD reWired episode :: 507 - Neurodiverging, Masking, Burnout, and More - with Danielle Sullivan ADHD reWired episode :: 512 - Creativity for Healing - with Melissa Seldon ADHD reWired episode :: 514 - Introducing The ADHD Creatives Podcast - with (ADHD reWired Coach) Kristin Marts, LCSW Book :: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle - by Emily (PhD) and Amelia (DMA) Nagoski (at www.burnoutbook.net) 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on how to join our award-winning online coaching and accountability groups! 🌟 Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Learn more and get in touch with Dana Crews at 🌟 Check out the newest podcast on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network :: The ADHD Creatives Podcast with Kristin Marts, LCSW @ theadhdcreativespodcast.com 🎙️ 🎧 🌟 Find out what we’re talking about in our coaching groups by checking out our YouTube channel! Just search for “ADHD reWired” when you go to YouTube!
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