Hello and welcome to our podcast, where we bring you inspiring stories from health practitioners who have transformed their own health or their clients. Today, we have with us Shannon Swales, a clinical psychologist who suffered a mental breakdown due to burnout. Shannon recognized the signs and symptoms of burnout in herself and took the necessary steps to recover. She has since quit her job and now focuses on helping others who are struggling with burnout. In this episode, Shannon will share her personal experience with burnout and help us understand the warning signs, risk factors, and when to seek professional help.
What is my burnout story?
But before we dive into Shannon’s journey, I want to share a bit about my own experience with burnout and how it led me to connect with Shannon’s work.
I discovered Shannon’s work when I attended her transformative event called ‘When Burnout Becomes Reality.’ Little did I know that I was about to have a profound realization about my own well-being. It dawned on me that I had been suffering from burnout in my previous job without even realizing it. I used to believe it was my fault, that somehow I wasn’t doing enough or I lacked the resilience to handle the demands. However, attending Shannon’s event helped me understand that my experience was not solely about me. It was a reflection of how I felt like being undervalued and unappreciated by the organization. My ideas and personal attributes were consistently shut down, and I felt as though I was being treated like a child instead of the capable adult I truly am.
My journey towards overcoming burnout took a different path from Shannon’s, leading me to embrace my true potential. It wasn’t an easy decision to leave the security of a regular paycheck. Stepping into the roles of a Healthpreneur, Health Coach, and Podcaster was far beyond my comfort zone. However, after spending over 20 years specializing in educating health professionals on evidence-based medicine, I knew I was capable of so much more. I had reached a point where I craved growth and development and hence, here I am.
Today, I’m honored to have Shannon join us on the podcast. Her expertise and insights into burnout will help us better understand the signs and symptoms, when to seek professional help, and the risk factors associated with this all-too-common issue. Together, we aim to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of burnout and signpost some self-care routines and when to seek help. So, without further ado, let’s welcome Shannon and delve into this crucial conversation about burnout prevention and recovery.
In this episode, you will discover:
- Shannon’s personal experience with burnout and how she recovered from it.
- warning signs of burnout, the risk factors associated with it, and when to seek professional help.
- the impact of burnout on our overall well-being and the importance of self-care in preventing burnout.
- Research on how the role of organizations in creating a healthy work environment and the responsibility of individuals to prioritize their mental health.
Resources:
How to contact Shannon: Email: shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.com
Shannon’s Website
When Burnout Becomes Reality Podcast
Shannon’s Social Media Handles: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
Subscribe here to Shannon’s monthly newsletter and receive a free burnout resource
About Shannon (In Her Own Words)
I am a perfectly imperfect clinical psychologist. I am passionate about supporting others with the mental health knowledge and skills to thrive in this life. The same knowledge and skills that have helped me overcome my mental health hurdles.
I come from a space of authenticity, community, compassion, and wisdom to walk alongside you through your health and well-being journey. Authenticity is about showing up as the person I am in that moment and encouraging you to do the same. Community is about helping facilitate connection to provide a space where people can truly heal. Compassion is about delivering and promoting kindness, empathy, encouragement, care and empowerment to help you grow. And wisdom is about sharing my psychological knowledge and skills so you can implement them to support your health and well-being.
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