101. 5 Therapist Burnout lessons in 3 years of podcasting

After nearly three years of talking with therapists about burnout (and living my own recovery in real time), I wanted to pause and name what I keep seeing underneath the surface — especially for therapists who feel stuck, spinning, or quietly wondering if they can keep doing 1:1 work.In this episode:Burnout isn’t just exhaustion — it’s losing your alivenessTherapist burnout isn’t a personal failure — it’s a systems problemSpinning isn’t indecisiveness — it’s nervous system overloadYou don’t need a dramatic pivot to move forwardYou can be good at your job and still not be able to do it anymoreAlso mentioned:Burnout vs depression (and why real support matters)Menopause + mental healthCognitive burnout, digital overload, and modern lifeWhy doing less can be the most radical move in burnout recoveryLinks + ways to stay connectedTherapist Pen Pal List: https://balanced-thunder-281.myflodesk.com/drjenbFree Pivot Call (Mon Jan 26 @ 2pm ET) — replay available: https://balanced-thunder-281.myflodesk.com/hidsgfobzaSubmit a question for the Pivot Call (anonymous option): https://forms.gle/Hs5GYYKFFMP45xmn9Leaving the Chair (Group Program) — starts Feb 6 | Fridays at 2pm ET: https://balanced-thunder-281.myflodesk.com/jhvxnbroxe