Emily and Amelia Nagoski, best-selling authors and experts in burnout and stress, dive into the nuances of emotional exhaustion, particularly among women. They share Amelia's personal journey through stress-related illness and reveal the 'human giver syndrome' that many women face. Listeners learn practical tools for completing the stress cycle and navigating burnout. With humor and empathy, the sisters tackle heavy topics and offer evidence-based strategies for self-care, creativity, and community connection, making the discussion both relatable and actionable.
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Amelia's Hospitalizations
Amelia Nagoski was hospitalized twice for stress-induced illnesses during her doctoral studies.
She struggled to balance work, studies, and family life, finding relaxation impossible.
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Burnout Components
Burnout is characterized by depersonalization, decreased accomplishment, and emotional exhaustion.
Emotional exhaustion, particularly prevalent in women, significantly impacts physical health.
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Burnout and Gender
Women experience burnout differently, primarily as emotional exhaustion, due to societal expectations.
This stems from "human giver syndrome," where women prioritize others' needs, neglecting their own.
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The novel follows Jane Eyre from her childhood at Gateshead Hall, where she is mistreated by her aunt and cousins, to her education at Lowood School, and later her employment as a governess at Thornfield Hall. There, she falls in love with her enigmatic employer, Edward Fairfax Rochester, but discovers a dark secret about his past that forces her to make a difficult choice. The novel explores themes of love, independence, and social justice, and is known for its realistic portrayal of the inner life of a woman during the Victorian era.
Burnout
The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
Emily Nagoski
Amelia Nagoski
This book, written by sisters Emily Nagoski, Ph.D., and Amelia Nagoski, DMA, delves into the specific challenges women encounter with burnout. It provides a comprehensive, science-based approach to reducing stress and enhancing well-being. The authors define burnout as a combination of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a decreased sense of accomplishment, and they offer practical solutions such as completing the biological stress cycle, managing emotional triggers, and overcoming societal pressures. The book is divided into sections that explain the stress cycle, the impact of cultural norms on women's stress levels, and strategies for rest, human connection, and self-compassion. It includes helpful worksheets and exercises to empower women to combat burnout and achieve genuine wellness[1][3][5].
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The Logic of Misogyny
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Come as you are
the surprising new science that will transform your sex life
Emily Nagoski
Blanca González Villegas
In 'Come as You Are', Emily Nagoski and Blanca González Villegas delve into the latest scientific research on human sexuality, offering insights and practical advice to improve sexual well-being. The book addresses various aspects of sex, including desire, arousal, and the complexities of sexual response, aiming to help readers understand and enhance their sexual experiences.
The final episode of our New Year’s Getting Unstuck Series features Emily and Amelia Nagoski. Our goal with this episode, as it has been with all the episodes throughout the series, is to arm you with new ways of thinking about where you might be stuck in your life and to give you new tools for getting unstuck.
How Amelia was hospitalized for stress-related illness twice, and how learning the science behind burnout and emotional exhaustion helped save her life.
The three characteristics of burnout, and why women in today’s society are particularly susceptible to one of the characteristics: emotional exhaustion.
The “human giver syndrome,” a term created by Emily and Amelia, which they say is very common among women, and why things can be especially hard for women.
Why it’s important to understand the difference between addressing stressful circumstances in our lives and dealing with the actual physical experience of stress in our bodies.
A slew of evidence-based, ready-to-try-today interventions that people of all genders can use to “complete the stress cycle.”
Content Warning: There are some references to sensitive topics, including sexual trauma, self-harm, domestic abuse, and violence.
January 7th is the last day to join and complete the Getting Unstuck Challenge, a free 14-day meditation challenge from Ten Percent Happier to help you push through whatever is holding you back. Click here to get started.
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