10% Happier with Dan Harris For the Burned Out, Fried, and Exhausted | Emily & Amelia Nagoski
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Dec 20, 2023 
Emily Nagoski, an award-winning author and health behavior expert, and her sister Amelia, a music professor and co-author, dive into the complexities of burnout. They discuss the characteristics of burnout and the difference between stressors and the physical experience of stress. The duo emphasizes creating a 'bubble of love' for emotional support and offers practical, evidence-based interventions to complete the stress cycle. Through humor and personal anecdotes, they inspire listeners to prioritize mental health and foster connections in overcoming exhaustion.
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Amelia's Hospitalization
- Amelia Nagoski was hospitalized for stress-induced illness during her doctoral studies.
- She needed practical strategies to manage stress alongside her demanding schedule and family life.
Burnout Components
- Burnout is characterized by depersonalization, decreased accomplishment, and emotional exhaustion.
- Emotional exhaustion, particularly in women, is the most detrimental to physical health.
Human Giver Syndrome
- Women experience burnout differently, often prioritizing emotional exhaustion due to societal expectations.
- This "human giver syndrome" compels women to prioritize others' needs, neglecting their own well-being.
