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When Burnout Becomes Reality

Shannon Swales, Clinical Psychologist

About the Podcast


When Burnout Becomes Reality is a podcast that combines lived experience with the science of burnout to help listeners prevent, recover and grow from burnout. I am your host, Shannon Swales, a clinical psychologist, blogger, author, and a human with lived experience, scientific knowledge, and skills on burnout.


Burnout is a phenomenon that develops slowly in an individual in response to ongoing and unrelenting workplace interpersonal stressors. Social Psychologist Christina Maslach and Human Resource Management Professor and Researcher Susan E. Jackson identified a set of symptoms and signs of burnout that is mainly accepted today. They are emotional exhaustion, cynicism/depersonalisation towards one's work, and a decrease in one's belief one can do their job or a reduced sense of personal achievement with one's work.


Burnout can occur in any field, particularly those working closely with vulnerable people. It appears not only in workplaces but also within parenting, carer, volunteering, and caring for self roles in chronic and ongoing health conditions that require ongoing management.


Development of the Podcast


I started this POD out of my own burnout experience. I noticed how great it felt to hear others were suffering from burnout too. It wasn't great that they were suffering, but it helped me feel less alone in it. It helped me to feel understood and unbeknownst to them; it helped me learn from the wisdom they had gained to help me recover and grow from burnout. This is why I continue to showcase lived experience guests on the POD. As I healed from burnout, I moved back into my work as a psychologist, and that is when I added the scientific knowledge aspect into the POD, having expert guests share their wisdom to help others.


So there you have it. I am incredibly proud of this POD and enjoy every minute of producing it. It is a monthly podcast with an episode released on the first Thursday of every month. Each month will showcase a lived experience guest who courageously comes on the POD to share their raw account of burnout to recovery and beyond or an expert guest who shares their knowledge and skills in burnout. All hope to assist others in preventing, responding and growing from burnout.


The only way this podcast will reach the four corners of this earth, to reach people in need is through the power of the people - you. So, you can pay it forward by liking, sharing, following, reviewing or leaving a comment. I will be forever grateful for your generosity in doing so.


Share Your Story


If you’d like to share your burnout-to-recovery experience or are an expert working in the field of burnout syndrome and would like to share your wisdom, please email me at shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.com or call 61+ 422 695 576


Connect

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/burnoutpsychologysupport

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonswales

Email: shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.com

Website: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com

Psychology Services: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/psychologyservices

Burnout Memoir: Nothing Left To Give: A Psychologist's Path Back From Burnout: https://mybook.to/NothingLeftToGive


Disclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help.


Please read the Terms of Use segment at www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com


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When Burnout Becomes Reality TRAILER
20-10-2022
When Burnout Becomes Reality TRAILER
About the PodcastHi, and welcome to When Burnout Becomes Reality. A podcast that combines lived experience with the science of burnout to help listeners prevent, recover and grow from burnout. I am your host, Shannon Swales, a human with lived experience, scientific knowledge, and skills on burnout.Burnout is a phenomenon that develops slowly in an individual in response to ongoing and unrelenting workplace stressors. Social Psychologist Christina Maslach and Human Resource Management Professor and Researcher Susan E. Jackson identified a set of symptoms and signs of burnout that is mainly accepted today. They are emotional exhaustion, cynicism/depersonalisation towards one's work, and a decrease in one's belief one can do their job or a reduced sense of personal achievement with one's work.Burnout can occur in any field, particularly those working closely with vulnerable people. It appears not only in workplaces but also within parenting, carer, volunteering, and caring for self roles in chronic and ongoing health conditions that require ongoing management.Development of the PodcastI started this POD out of my own burnout experience. I noticed how great it felt to hear others were suffering from burnout too. It wasn't great that they were suffering, but it helped me feel less alone in it. It helped me to feel understood and unbeknownst to them; it helped me learn from the wisdom they had gained to help me recover and grow from burnout. This is why I continue to showcase lived experience guests on the POD. As I healed from burnout, I moved back into my work as a psychologist, and that is when I added the scientific knowledge aspect into the POD, having expert guests share their wisdom to help others.So there you have it. I am incredibly proud of this POD and enjoy every minute of producing it. It is a monthly podcast with an episode released on the first Thursday of every month. Each month will showcase a lived experience guest who courageously comes on the POD to share their raw account of burnout to recovery and beyond or an expert guest who shares their knowledge and skills in burnout. All hope to assist others in preventing, responding and growing from burnout.Stay in TouchThe only way this podcast will reach the four corners of this earth, to reach people in need, is through the power of the people - you. So, you can pay it forward by liking, sharing, following, reviewing or leaving a comment. I will be forever grateful for your generosity in doing so.Subscribe to receive a Free Burnout resource at www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/subscriptionInstagram: www.instagram.com/burnoutpsychologysupportFacebook: www.facebook.com/burnoutpsychologysupportWebsite: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.comPsychology Services: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/psychologyservicesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonswalesShare Your Story or ExpertiseIf you’d like to share your burnout-to-recovery experience or are an expert working in the field of burnout syndrome and would like to share your wisdom, please email me at shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.com or call 61+ 422 695 576Disclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help.Please read the Terms of Use segment at www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Mental Health Day Burnout Panel Q&A Event
01-11-2023
World Mental Health Day Burnout Panel Q&A Event
EP 27 When Burnout Becomes Reality Podcast brings you the recording of my World Mental Health Day 2023 virtual event - Burnout Panel Discussion and Q&A.The Burnout panel included a mix of experts and lived experience guests to help bring a well-rounded discussion on this critical topic. They areNichola Browning: Retired Nurse (30 plus years across public, private, not-for-profit and corporate sectors), Health Advocate, Changemaker, Burnout Lived Experience, Mother of 3https://www.linkedin.com/in/nichola-browning-she-her-88927197/Sarah Kuipers, Panel MSc Burnout and Stress in Health Profs. Bestselling Author (Thriving Giver) Lecturer Trainer Resilience Coach Mother of 3 boyshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-kuipers-065b3612/http://getbook.at/ThrivingGiverCarolyn Grant, Panel CEO People Plus Science – Organisational Advisor – Researcher and publisher of Psychological Safety benchmark in Boards and Organisations, Author of the Legacy Leadership book and mother of 3 boyshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynmcsweeneygrant/And me, the host, Shannon Swales, a clinical psychologist, podcast host (When Burnout Becomes Reality), and author (Nothing Left to Give: A Psychologist's Path Back from Burnout).W: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.comInsta: www.instagram.com/burnoutpsychologysupportFB: www.facebook.com/burnoutpsychologysupportLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/burnoutps...Memoir: https://mybook.to/NothingLeftToGiveEmail: shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.comOur aim was for those attending and listening/watching back to go away with: 🌟 Awareness of what burnout is. 🌟 Knowledge of the risks/triggers for burnout.🌟 Hope by obtaining evidence-based knowledge of the steps to prevent, respond and grow from burnout.🌟 Validation and normalisation of the experience of burnout.Please like, share, follow, review or leave a comment. I will be forever grateful for your generosity.Share Your Story or Expertise: If you’d like to share your burnout experience or are an expert in burnout and would like to share your wisdom on the pod, please email me at shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.com.Disclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chronic Illness, Unrelenting Standards Schema and Burnout
04-10-2023
Chronic Illness, Unrelenting Standards Schema and Burnout
Ep 26 allows the listener to learn from Clinical Psychologist Rebecca Black about two important areas associated with burnout: chronic illness - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia, & Unrelenting Standards Schema. Schemas are mental structures of preconceived ideas, a framework representing aspects of the world, or a system of organising & perceiving new information. Rebecca blends her lived experience in both areas with her experience as a schema therapist working with people with chronic illnesses & chronically stressed states such as burnout. She shares her knowledge & tips on noticing & moving away from unrelenting standards & breaking the chronic stress cycles of living with chronic illness. She teaches us a sustainable way to live.Guest: Rebecca is a clinical psychologist & coach who has spent the last 15 years of her life grappling to understand & overcome her chronic illnesses (CFS and fibromyalgia) & burnout experiences - a mission that she has accomplished! Rebecca is now passionately dedicated to helping other therapists & health professionals move away from these experiences and towards creating a sustainable career and life - one that is balanced, joyful, energetic, abundant & fulfilled - so they can in turn pass this gift of sustainable living on to their clients too.For therapy: www.nhgpsychology.com.au; admin@nhgpsychology.com.auFor coaching: FB - Sustainable therapists https://www.facebook.com/CoachingwithRebeccaBlack Insta: @sustainabletherapists https://www.instagram.com/sustainabletherapists/ sustainabletherapists@gmail.comHost: Shannon Swales is passionate about supporting others with the mental health knowledge & skills to thrive in this life, to move from chronically stressed, burnt-out states to one of wellness. A state she knows all too well after burning out Feb 21, costing her the ability to work & forcing her to move from caring for others to caring for herself. A move that has helped her to the place of wellness today, with the ability to move back to her psychology career, caring for others in a more balanced way.W: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.comIG: www.instagram.com/burnoutpsychologysupportFB: www.facebook.com/burnoutpsychologysupportLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/burnoutpsychologysupportStay in Touch: Please like, share, follow, review or leave a comment. I will be forever grateful for your generosity.Share Your Story/Expertise: If you’d like to share your burnout experience or you are an expert in the field of burnout & would like to share your wisdom, please email me at shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.com.Disclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Educator, Manager, and Mother Part 2
20-09-2023
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Educator, Manager, and Mother Part 2
About Episode Episode 25, Part 2 brings you the next chapter of April's work and burnout lived experience. In this second half, she moves into the education field again, but this time early education to help bring a balance to her life now that she is a mother. This time, she faces systematic issues such as role ambiguity/conflict, poor leadership and management, under-resourcing, and lack of training. If you haven't caught the first half of her story, it's worth checking out before delving into this chapter. April describes herself as a go-getter and a forever learner, and these aspects of her character start to shine in this chapter regarding what she is learning about her health and well-being at work. April shares in this episode where she is now and how she is crafting a way of life that works with her well-being. Her experience allows us to recognise and reflect on what might be happening to us and inspires and encourages us to make changes to support our well-being. No job/career is worth our health. Thanks, April, for your generosity and authenticity.April Lauer www.linkedin.com/in/april-lauer-50713112aAbout the HostMy name is Shannon Swales, and 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, to move from chronically stressed, burnt-out states to one of wellness. My Telehealth practice, Burnout Psychology Support, is a therapeutic space for anyone who feels overwhelmed, lost, alone, trapped and exhausted every single minute of every single day and looking for support to find a way out, a path through the chronic stress brought about by their work or caregiving responsibilities. A state I know all too well after burning out in February 2021, costing me my ability to work and forcing me to move from caring for others to caring for myself. A move that has helped me to the place of wellness I am at today, with the ability to move back to the career I was trained for, caring for others in a more balanced way.Stay in TouchThe only way this podcast will reach the four corners of this earth, to reach people in need, is through the power of the people - you. So, you can pay it forward by liking, sharing, following, reviewing or leaving a comment. I will be forever grateful for your generosity in doing so.Website: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.comSubscribe www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/subscriptionInstagram: www.instagram.com/burnoutpsychologysupportFacebook: www.facebook.com/burnoutpsychologysupportBurnout Psychology Services: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/psychologyservices *Group and Individual Therapy OptionsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/burnoutpsychologysupportShare Your Story or ExpertiseIf you’d like to share your burnout-to-recovery experience or are an expert working in the field of burnout syndrome and would like to share your wisdom, please email me at shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.com or call 61+ 422 695 576Disclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Educator, Manager, and Mother Part 1
06-09-2023
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Educator, Manager, and Mother Part 1
About Episode Episode 25, Part 1 brings you the work and burnout lived experience of April Lauer. A story that spans over 20 years with the ebbs and flows of burnout as she comes up against several systemic issues that clash with her values, interests and needs. From a primary school teacher at the tender age of 21, navigating the world as a young adult, to taking a leap of faith into a new career, leaving teaching behind and experiencing both government and private sector positions that have given her wisdom in what works and doesn't work for her. Listen in to see what these commonly found system factors were that impacted her mental health and how she navigated through it. Her story is so rich that I have split it into two parts. Part 2 will be release two weeks after this episode. Her experience allows us to recognise and reflect on what might be happening to us and inspires and encourages us to make changes to support our well-being. No job/career is worth our health. Thanks, April, for your generosity and authenticity.April Lauer www.linkedin.com/in/april-lauer-50713112aAbout the HostMy name is Shannon Swales, and 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, to move from chronically stressed, burnt-out states to one of wellness. My Telehealth practice, Burnout Psychology Support, is a therapeutic space for anyone who feels overwhelmed, lost, alone, trapped and absolutely exhausted every single minute of every single day and looking for support to find a way out, a path through the chronic stress brought about by their work or caregiving responsibilities. A state I know all too well after burning out in February 2021, costing me my ability to work and forcing me to move from caring for others to caring for myself. A move that has helped me to the place of wellness I am at today, with the ability to move back to the career I was trained for, caring for others in a more balanced way.Stay in TouchThe only way this podcast will reach the four corners of this earth, to reach people in need, is through the power of the people - you. So, you can pay it forward by liking, sharing, following, reviewing or leaving a comment. I will be forever grateful for your generosity in doing so.Website: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.comSubscribe www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/subscriptionInstagram: www.instagram.com/burnoutpsychologysupportFacebook: www.facebook.com/burnoutpsychologysupportBurnout Psychology Services: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/psychologyservices *Group and Individual Therapy OptionsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/burnoutpsychologysupportShare Your Story or ExpertiseIf you’d like to share your burnout-to-recovery experience or are an expert working in the field of burnout syndrome and would like to share your wisdom, please email me at shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.com or call 61+ 422 695 576Disclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Author, Editor, Teacher, and Mother
02-08-2023
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Author, Editor, Teacher, and Mother
About Episode Episode 24 brings you another brave soul's story of burnout. Edwina's experience will be of particular benefit to authors, creators, editors, teachers, mothers of teenagers, the neurodiverse, the grievers, women, and those who experience relationship struggles or break-ups during burnout. It is amazing how much wisdom can be shared in a conversation that lasts just under an hour. I love what I do. I get to witness someone's vulnerability and how it paved the way for their growth. I get to learn vicariously from them, and I hope you do too. Thanks, Edwina, for your generosity. About the GuestEdwina Shaw is the author of A Guide Through Grief, Thrill Seekers, In the Dark of Night and over 40 published short pieces. She is the editor of Bjelke Blues and Hard As, and also runs Relax and Write Retreats. She teaches creative writing at the University of QLD and in the community, specialising in writing and yoga for emotional healing. http://www.edwinashaw.comAbout the HostMy name is Shannon Swales, and 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, to move from chronically stressed, burnt-out states to one of wellness. My Telehealth practice, Burnout Psychology Support, is a therapeutic space for anyone who feels overwhelmed, lost, alone, trapped and absolutely exhausted every single minute of every single day and looking for support to find a way out, a path through the chronic stress brought about by their work or caregiving responsibilities. A state I know all too well after burning out in February 2021, costing me my ability to work and forcing me to move from caring for others to caring for myself. A move that has helped me to the place of wellness I am at today, with the ability to move back to the career I was trained for, caring for others in a more balanced way.Stay in TouchThe only way this podcast will reach the four corners of this earth, to reach people in need, is through the power of the people - you. So, you can pay it forward by liking, sharing, following, reviewing or leaving a comment. I will be forever grateful for your generosity in doing so.Website: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.comSubscribe www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/subscriptionInstagram: www.instagram.com/burnoutpsychologysupportFacebook: www.facebook.com/burnoutpsychologysupportBurnout Psychology Services: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/psychologyservices *Group and Individual Therapy OptionsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/burnoutpsychologysupportShare Your Story or ExpertiseIf you’d like to share your burnout-to-recovery experience or are an expert working in the field of burnout syndrome and would like to share your wisdom, please email me at shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.com or call 61+ 422 695 576Disclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Awareness and Hope Beyond Burnout
05-07-2023
Awareness and Hope Beyond Burnout
About Episode In this episode, I share updated evidence-based information on burnout and the recovery and prevention of it with a blend of lived experiences from myself and past guests to give awareness and hope to move beyond burnout. You will also get a chance to be guided through a few psychological practices to assist you in making a start on responding, preventing and growing from burnout.About the Host/GuestMy name is Shannon Swales, and 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, to move from chronically stressed, burnt-out states to one of wellness. My Telehealth practice, Burnout Psychology Support, is a therapeutic space for anyone who feels overwhelmed, lost, alone, trapped and absolutely exhausted every single minute of every single day and looking for support to find a way out, a path through the chronic stress brought about by their work or caregiving responsibilities. A state I know all too well after burning out in February 2021, costing me my ability to work and forcing me to move from caring for others to caring for myself. A move that has helped me to the place of wellness I am at today, with the ability to move back to the career I was trained for, caring for others in a more balanced way.My qualifications…I am a clinical psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - BSc (Psych) (Hons) MClinPsych MAPS. My principal psychological approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also incorporate other evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Above all else, I strive to create and maintain a safe, supportive and secure environment for people to heal in a way that feels right for them.Stay in TouchThe only way this podcast will reach the four corners of this earth, to reach people in need, is through the power of the people - you. So, you can pay it forward by liking, sharing, following, reviewing or leaving a comment. I will be forever grateful for your generosity in doing so.Subscribe www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/subscriptionInstagram: www.instagram.com/burnoutpsychologysupportFacebook: www.facebook.com/burnoutpsychologysupportWebsite: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.comBurnout Psychology Services: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/psychologyservices *Group and Individual Therapy OptionsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/burnoutpsychologysupport Share Your Story or ExpertiseIf you’d like to share your burnout-to-recovery experience or are an expert working in the field of burnout syndrome and would like to share your wisdom, please email me at shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.com or call 61+ 422 695 576Disclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help.Please read the Terms of Use segment at www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Compassion and Burnout
31-05-2023
Compassion and Burnout
About Episode and GuestSome of you may find yourself struggling with an inner critic, a critic that likes to tell you that you are not enough - you are not a good enough psychologist, doctor, teacher, partner, friend, etc. A critic that judges you and leaves you feeling guilt and shame, further debilitating your health and well-being and impairing your functioning. The good news is compassion is an excellent antidote for our inner critic. Compassion is noticing suffering in self or others and taking action to alleviate that suffering. Compassion, particularly self-compassion, is vital to help support one's overall health and well-being, including preventing, recovering and responding to burnout.In this episode on compassion and burnout, I interviewed Dr Hayley D Quinn, a coach for women business owners, clinical supervisor for therapists and helping professionals, trainer and clinical psychologist. Hayley is the founder and host of the podcast Welcome to Self® with Dr Hayley D Quinn. Hayley assists women business owners in changing how they relate to themselves and their work through the lens of compassion, so they can build more sustainable ways of working and businesses that thrive and live the full and meaningful lives they desire and deserve! Hayley strongly believes that thriving women create thriving businesses.I first met Hayley during my postgraduate studies, where we studied clinical psychology. Fast forward several years when I reconnected with Hayley in the capacity of supervisory support and development in Compassion Focused Therapy. Hayley holds a special place in my heart because her support allowed me to flourish and grow professionally and personally. She is one of my compassionate guides. She showed me what it means to be compassionate to self and others. This is why I had to have her on the pod to share her wisdom on compassion and how it can assist you with prevention, recovery and growth from burnout. Keep In Touch With Dr Hayley D. QuinnWelcome to Self Podcast: https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/Website: https://drhayleydquinn.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/DrHayleyDQuinnInstagram: @drhayleydquinnStay in Touch with Burnout Psychology SupportThe only way this podcast will reach the four corners of this earth, to reach people in need is through the power of the people - you. So, you can pay it forward by liking, sharing, following, reviewing or leaving a comment. I will be forever grateful for your generosity in doing so.Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnoutpsychologysupportFacebook: www.facebook.com/burnoutpsychologysupportLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonswalesEmail: shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.comWebsite: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.comPsychology Services: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/psychologyservicesShare Your ExperienceIf you’d like to share your burnout-to-recovery experience or are an expert working in the field of burnout syndrome and would like to share your wisdom, please email me at shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.com or call 61+ 422 695 576Disclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Return to Work/Career and Burnout
03-05-2023
Return to Work/Career and Burnout
Episode 21 of Burnout Psychology Support (formerly known as BURNOUT: A Different Kind of GAP Year) Podcast focuses on the challenges of returning to your work/career post-burnout. It will focus on my journey from leaving my career as a clinical psychologist, unsure if I would ever return, to making the steps back. It will also infuse elements of scientific knowledge to help support others who find themselves at this point or are fearful about taking that break from their career.I genuinely believe that it is through sharing experiences that we learn, grow and connect.If you have found this episode helpful, please like or comment to let us know; share so others can benefit. To keep up to date with episode releases, follow or subscribe to your podcast provider or subscribe at www.burnoutpsychologysupport.comIf you’d like to share your burnout to recovery experience, please email me at shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.comDisclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for evidence-based therapy. These are our own human experiences. As I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Population Health Lead
05-04-2023
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Population Health Lead
Episode 20 of Burnout Psychology Support (formerly known as BURNOUT: A Different Kind of GAP Year) Podcast brings you the burnout to recovery experience of Population Health Lead Eva James.Sitting down with Eva to hear about her burnout and recovery experience was a pleasure. Like me, she took a 'time-out' (aka GAP) from her work to help support her health and well-being. However, unlike me, her experience was compounded by grief and loss. Eva shares her signs that she was burning out, how she decided to prioritise her care (which wasn't easy) and how she went from feeling disconnected from herself, others, work, and life to reconnected. I believe it is through sharing experiences that we learn, grow and connect. If you have found this episode helpful, please like or comment to let us know; share so others can benefit. To keep up to date with episode releases, follow or subscribe to your podcast provider or subscribe at www.burnoutpsychologysupport.comIf you’d like to share your burnout to recovery experience, please email me at shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.comDisclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for evidence-based therapy. These are our own human experiences. As I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and Burnout
01-03-2023
Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and Burnout
Have you ever been told you are 'sensitive' or maybe even 'too sensitive'? I have, one too many times. If you answered yes or even know someone who has, this episode is for you.Last year I met this episode's expert guest, Becky Corbett, a registered holistic nurse and sensitivity expert. I was a guest on her podcast called The Gentle Living Nurse, where I talked about my sensitivity and burnout experience. It was through Becky that I recognised I am a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and that being an HSP had contributed to my vulnerability for not only burning out but the other mental health battles I've had since I was a young adult. It was life-changing for me. HSP is someone who has a central nervous system that is more sensitive to physical, emotional and social stimuli. As Becky explains in this episode, this can create many challenges as the world is not set up for an HSP. Becky draws on her research and experience (personal and professional) to help the listener understand, recognise and respond to one's own or another's HSP trait to help maintain their well-being. I learned so much by sitting down and interviewing Becky, and I am sure you will too.To find out more about this remarkable woman and her essential work, go to the following:Website: www.thegentlelivingnurse.comEmail: becky@thegentlelivingnurse.comFree self-soothing guide: https://www.thegentlelivingnurse.com/gentlelivingfreebiesInstagram: @thegentlelivingnurseIf you have found this episode helpful, please like or comment to let us know; share so others can benefit too. To keep up to date with episode releases, follow or subscribe to your podcast provider or subscribe at www.burnoutadifferentkindofgapyear.comIf you are an expert in burnout and would like to share your wisdom on burnout to support others, please email me at shannonswales@burnoutadifferentkindofgapyear.comIf you have a burning question about burnout that you'd like answered on the podcast, please email me.Disclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Business Owner, Husband and Father
24-01-2023
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Business Owner, Husband and Father
Episode 18 of Burnout: A Different Kind of GAP Year Podcast brings you the burnout to recovery experience of a business owner, husband and father, Glen.Looking back at his burnout experience with the wisdom he now has from his recovery offers you a unique perspective of the signs that contributed to his burnout, things he didn't or couldn't see at the time. Things like not resting, not prioritising self-care, pushing through, doing it on his own, and not setting boundaries, to name a few.It took hitting 'rock bottom' at a point of hopelessness and a timely Facebook advert to send him on his road to recovery and beyond to where he is now, thriving.If you have found this episode helpful, please like or comment to let us know; share so others can benefit. To keep up to date with episode releases, follow or subscribe to your podcast provider or subscribe at www.adifferentkindofgapyear.comIf you’d like to share your burnout to recovery experience, please email me at adifferentkindofgapyear@outlook.comDisclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for evidence-based therapy. These are our own human experiences. Just like I have done for myself, I encourage those of you who are suffering to seek professional help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Therapeutic Journaling and Burnout
30-11-2022
Therapeutic Journaling and Burnout
Episode 17 of Burnout: A Different Kind of GAP Year Podcast showcases a therapeutic tool that played a significant role in my burnout recovery process, journaling. As a Clinical Psychologist and a person with lived experience of burnout, I would like to share my knowledge and expertise with journaling to support those who are going through, suspect that they are, or have recovered from burnout and want to prevent it from happening again or are curious about this condition.In this episode, I aim to provide you with information that will: Increase understanding of journaling as a therapeutic technique. Increase knowledge of how to set up your practice. Provide resources to start your journal practice.I answer the following questions: What is journaling? What styles of journaling are there? What's the purpose? Does it help? Are there any limitations? What is the best way to journal? What barriers are there to journaling? What resources are there to set up a journaling practice?If you have found this episode helpful, please like or comment to let us know; share so others can benefit. To keep up to date with episode releases, follow or subscribe to your podcast provider or subscribe at www.adifferentkindofgapyear.com/aboutIf you are an expert in burnout and would like to share your wisdom on burnout to support others, please email me at adifferentkindofgapyear@outlook.com.If you have a burning question about burnout that you'd like answered on the podcast, please email me at adifferentkindofgapyear@outlook.com.Disclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for personalised therapy. Like I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burnout Explained
02-11-2022
Burnout Explained
Episode 16 of Burnout: A Different Kind of GAP Year Podcast brings you the first of many episodes like this one, where I, a Clinical Psychologist, share knowledge and skills to raise awareness and provide support to those who suspect that they are or are going through burnout, want to prevent it or are curious about it. In this episode, I aim to provide you with information that will help you Be able to detect burnout in yourself Be able to detect burnout in others Be able to respond to your burnout Be able to respond to someone else's burnout.I answer the following questions: What is burnout? How prevalent is it? Who's at risk? What impact can it have? How to overcome or prevent it? Where to get help?If you have found this episode helpful, please like or comment to let us know; share so others can benefit. To keep up to date with episode releases, follow or subscribe to your podcast provider or subscribe at www.adifferentkindofgapyear.com/contact.If you are an expert working in the field of burnout and would like to share your wisdom on burnout to support others, please email me at adifferentkindofgapyear@outlook.com.If you have a burning question about burnout that you'd like answered on the podcast, please email me at adifferentkindofgapyear@outlook.com.Disclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for personalised therapy. Just like I have done for myself, I encourage those of you who are suffering to seek professional help.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When Burnout Becomes Reality TRAILER
20-10-2022
When Burnout Becomes Reality TRAILER
About the PodcastHi, and welcome to When Burnout Becomes Reality. A podcast that combines lived experience with the science of burnout to help listeners prevent, recover and grow from burnout. I am your host, Shannon Swales, a human with lived experience, scientific knowledge, and skills on burnout.Burnout is a phenomenon that develops slowly in an individual in response to ongoing and unrelenting workplace stressors. Social Psychologist Christina Maslach and Human Resource Management Professor and Researcher Susan E. Jackson identified a set of symptoms and signs of burnout that is mainly accepted today. They are emotional exhaustion, cynicism/depersonalisation towards one's work, and a decrease in one's belief one can do their job or a reduced sense of personal achievement with one's work.Burnout can occur in any field, particularly those working closely with vulnerable people. It appears not only in workplaces but also within parenting, carer, volunteering, and caring for self roles in chronic and ongoing health conditions that require ongoing management.Development of the PodcastI started this POD out of my own burnout experience. I noticed how great it felt to hear others were suffering from burnout too. It wasn't great that they were suffering, but it helped me feel less alone in it. It helped me to feel understood and unbeknownst to them; it helped me learn from the wisdom they had gained to help me recover and grow from burnout. This is why I continue to showcase lived experience guests on the POD. As I healed from burnout, I moved back into my work as a psychologist, and that is when I added the scientific knowledge aspect into the POD, having expert guests share their wisdom to help others.So there you have it. I am incredibly proud of this POD and enjoy every minute of producing it. It is a monthly podcast with an episode released on the first Thursday of every month. Each month will showcase a lived experience guest who courageously comes on the POD to share their raw account of burnout to recovery and beyond or an expert guest who shares their knowledge and skills in burnout. All hope to assist others in preventing, responding and growing from burnout.Stay in TouchThe only way this podcast will reach the four corners of this earth, to reach people in need, is through the power of the people - you. So, you can pay it forward by liking, sharing, following, reviewing or leaving a comment. I will be forever grateful for your generosity in doing so.Subscribe to receive a Free Burnout resource at www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/subscriptionInstagram: www.instagram.com/burnoutpsychologysupportFacebook: www.facebook.com/burnoutpsychologysupportWebsite: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.comPsychology Services: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/psychologyservicesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonswalesShare Your Story or ExpertiseIf you’d like to share your burnout-to-recovery experience or are an expert working in the field of burnout syndrome and would like to share your wisdom, please email me at shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.com or call 61+ 422 695 576Disclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help.Please read the Terms of Use segment at www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burnout to Recovery Experience: From Nurse to Health Visionary
05-10-2022
Burnout to Recovery Experience: From Nurse to Health Visionary
Episode 15 of Burnout: A Different Kind of GAP Year Podcast brings you Heart Place Hospital creator and champion Jacqui O'Connor's (aka "love rock star" and "hope merchant") burnout to recovery experience.Jacqui takes us on a journey from a busy nurse, nurse manager, mum and wife who believed she was hitting all the culturally appropriate success markers to the 'mack truck' moment (aka burnout) that set her life in a new direction. As she describes it, she went from an "unhealed healer" to a "healed healer".One thing you are bound to love about Jacqui's burnout to recovery story is how she tells it. She has a way with words that allows for a deeper understanding of what life was like for her in the thick of her burnout and how her life is now...magical.If you'd like to stay in touch with Jacqui O'Connor and the Heart Place Hospital, visit and follow her at the following linksFacebook: www.facebook.ccom/heartplacehospitalInstagram: www.instagram.com/heartplacehospitalWebsite: www.opencollective.com/heart-place-charity-hospitalLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-o-connor-98995081/If you have found this episode helpful, please like or comment to let us know; share so others can benefit. To keep up to date with episode releases, follow or subscribe to your podcast provider or subscribe at www.adifferentkindofgapyear.com/contactIf you’d like to share your burnout to recovery experience, please email me at adifferentkindofgapyear@outlook.comDisclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for evidence-based therapy. These are our own human experiences. Just like I have done for myself, I encourage those of you who are suffering to seek professional help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Higher Education and Mum Burnout
31-08-2022
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Higher Education and Mum Burnout
Episode 14 of Burnout: A Different Kind of GAP Year Podcast brings you the burnout stories of two remarkable women, one of whom experienced job burnout (higher education industry) and the other mum burnout. Together they have created their movement based on sharing their own and others' resilience stories on their podcast and life happened. You can follow them on Instagram @and_lifehappened. Jessica and Samantha openly share their separate burnout to recovery experiences in this episode. Jessica shares the negative impacts of a toxic work colleague, the wave-like nature of her burnout, the difficulties accessing therapy during the peak of the pandemic in the US, and walks us through some of the therapeutics strategies that have helped her to recover. On the other hand, Samatha shares how her expectations of what she envisioned motherhood would look like contributed to her burnout, how she navigated her challenges with getting and engaging in support, and how instrumental this support was to her recovery once she found what she needed. Together their stories showcase the individual differences experienced amongst individuals suffering from burnout, but the similarities cross-overs that are common amongst burnout to recovery experiences. I hope you find this episode helpful in your journey through or preventing burnout.Thank you for your continued support as a Patron. Please feel free to comment on this episode; I'd love to hear from you.If you’d like to share your burnout to recovery experience, please email me at adifferentkindofgapyear@outlook.comDisclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for evidence-based therapy. These are our own human experiences. Just like I have done for myself, I encourage those of you who are suffering to seek professional help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Teacher Burnout
02-08-2022
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Teacher Burnout
Episode 13 of Burnout: A Different Kind of GAP Year Podcast brings you my new friend, Erin, a primary school teacher who is no stranger to experiencing burnout. She shares with you her journey to awareness of suffering from burnout, what she has learnt so far that contributes to her experience of it, and what she has come to find out helps support her mental health to prevent further relapses into burnout. It is a definite must-listen, considering we will all have a teacher in our lives.Thank you for your ongoing patronage as a Burnout: DKofGY Patron.If you’d like to share your burnout to recovery experience, please email me at adifferentkindofgapyear@outlook.comDisclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for evidence-based therapy. These are our own human experiences. Just like I have done for myself, I encourage those of you who are suffering to seek professional help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Clinical Psychologist, Part 3
22-06-2022
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Clinical Psychologist, Part 3
In this final episode of the podcast's second season, your guest is...................ME :) I've come back on the show to celebrate several massive milestones that I have reached over my GAP year after burning out working as a clinical psychologist in clinical practice. Besides sharing and celebrating these milestones with you all, I will also be sharing exclusive news for BURNOUT: A Different Kind of GAP Year (blog, podcast, and social media community).I have particularly loved making this episode as it is the first I have done using both visual and audio, and it helped push me out of my comfort zone by celebrating all I am proud of over this past year. So grab a cuppa, sit back and tune in. If you want to see me in the flesh, head over to YouTube https://youtu.be/segVB38VyvkI invite you to leave a comment, like and share; let me know what you like, what you don't like and what you want to hear in future podcast episodes.Take careShan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Hypnotherapist Burnout
01-06-2022
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Hypnotherapist Burnout
This month's episode brings you a hypnotherapist's burnout to recovery experience, Sarah Kuipers. Sarah takes us on her journey of self-discovery, learning and growth from burnout to recovery (twice over); coming out the other side thriving in a new career direction (burnout researcher, lecturer, author, and counsellor). Like all my guests, Sarah has a lot of wisdom to share that not only comes from her lived experience but from her extensive research in the area. Sarah is a strong advocate for seeing burnout as a springboard for change, and I would have to agree with her.If you'd like to discover more about Sarah's work in burnout you can. Go to her website sarahkuipers.comHere you will find her book chapter on Expressive Writing that we talk about in this episode.To buy a copy of her book 'Thriving Giver' go to http://getbook.at/ThrivingGiverHer 7-week LIVE online course, The Thriving Giver: Cultivate Your Resilience and Restore Balance to Prevent Caregiver Burnout, will be launched in October 2022. For further details, please sign up for her newsletter via her website, or email her directly at sarah@sarahkuipers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Clinical Psychologist Burnout
02-05-2022
Burnout to Recovery Experience: Clinical Psychologist Burnout
This month's episode brings you a Clinical Psychologist's burnout to recovery experience, Eunice's. Eunice takes us through what contributed to her burnout both internally (e.g., perfectionism, focus on caring for others, high expectations, etc.) and externally (e.g., pandemic pressures - at home schooling, increased workload, etc.) and what supported her to recovery (e.g., therapy, support from loved ones, decreasing her workload, time off, etc.).Her experience highlights the challenges of experiencing burnout during a pandemic, in a place that experienced the longest lock downs and tightest restrictions across the world (Melbourne, Australia). A must listen for those who are psychologists, who are or suspect they are burning out, and for those supporting others with burnout. It's okay to not be okay even if you are a psychologist who knows and treats these same conditions.....we are only human.If this episode is anyway triggering for you and you need professional help, please consult your doctor as soon as possible.I invite you to leave a comment, like and/or share; let me know what you like, what you don't like and what you want to hear in future podcast episodes.Take careShan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.