Depression in High Achievers: Jenny Jacobsen on Burnout, Anxiety, and Healing

Depression doesn’t always look like staying in bed or losing motivation. For high-achieving people, it often hides behind packed schedules, perfectionism, and quiet exhaustion. In this episode, therapist Jenny Jacobsen unpacks how depression shows up differently in top performers, the overlap between burnout, boredom, anxiety, and depression, and the early warning signs you need to know.

She also shares practical strategies—from microdosing self-care to building foundational habits and practicing self-compassion—that can help you reconnect, heal, and move forward one step at a time.

Links:

• Jenny’s Website: www.jennyjacobsencounseling.com 
• Mental Note Podcast www.mentalnotepodcast.com 
• Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center: www.pathlightbh.com    
• Eating Recovery Center: www.eatingrecoverycenter.com
• Free Group Support: https://www.pathlightbh.com/support-groups   
• Free Evaluation with a Trained Therapist:  (877) 850-7199