In this episode, therapists Liam and Sarah, discuss the topic of burnout. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, they debunk the myth that burnout is an individual problem and highlight how workplace culture, unrealistic expectations, and lack of community contribute to this pervasive issue. They offer advice to mitigate burnout and explore how to reclaim your well-being in a demanding work environment.

Despite my frequent criticism of our capitalist society’s relentless pursuit of productivity and success I, too get caught up in the hustle. This has been a challenging year in our practice; one filled with growing pains and a great deal of transition. All of it has left me feeling exhausted and on the verge of burn-out (shout-out to my colleague Anna Kim who has coined the term “crispy” which we use to describe getting dangerously close to burning out)…In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of rest, how it connects to our mental health and well-being, and what we can do about it by drawing on the insights provided by Dr. Dalton-Smith.

In our society we talk about burnout a lot in the context of being overworked and disliking our jobs. What happens when we’re able to turn something we love into our job? Creative burnout is more common than most people think and it can feel very discouraging.