About this episode
For years I believed burnout meant I was doing something wrong — not resilient enough, not organised enough, not disciplined enough. By 2018 I’d already survived a violent relationship, the suicide of an ex-partner, losing my hair to an autoimmune condition, a cPTSD diagnosis, and working myself into the ground running a nonprofit in Colombia.From the outside, I looked capable and committed.Inside, I was collapsing for days after every big effort.I kept changing roles — yoga therapist, somatic trauma practitioner, relationship coach, Ayurvedic wellness coach — thinking, “Maybe the next job will finally feel better.”But under all of it was the same pattern: a nervous system stuck in overfunctioning, constantly scanning for threat and trying to earn rest.In this episode, I talk about:What overfunctioning actually feels like in the bodyHow ISO 45003 describes the point where performance and emotional regulation start to frayThe turning point in late 2022, when I realised I couldn’t hack or hustle my way into safetyWhat changed when I began rebuilding from the inside out — my sleep, energy, creativity, and relationship with workThis isn’t just about me. It’s about how every time one person learns to work with their nervous system, it ripples into their team, workplace, and family.If you’re exhausted, over-responsible, or quietly wondering why you “should be coping better,” I made this episode for you. ?What if you're not the problem? Full report. Access the full report here: https://sheridanruth.com/what-if-youre-not-the-problem/ Energy Management Pilot This 5-week program helps thoughtful, sensitive, or neurodivergent professionals understand how their brain and body actually work — so they can rebuild focus, energy, and calm at work without pushing through.If you love your work but end the day drained, forgetful, or tense — this is for you.It’s not therapy or time-management hacks. It’s practical, body-informed psychology that helps you redesign the way you work so your system supports you instead of fighting you.You’ll learn to: ? Read your energy in real time and prevent create-and-crash cycles ? Recover faster after stress ? Set boundaries that hold ? Redesign your workflow to fit your brain ? End the day steady, not spentHow it works:Short 30-min lesson on MondayGuided body practice on Wednesday5-min reflection on ThursdayOptional live call on Friday ? About 1.5–2.5 hours per week, at your own pace.Join the pilot: Click here to apply or express interest.
