About this episode
💌 Want A Burnout Pen-Pal? Join my pen-pal list for therapist burnout recovery tips & personal updates: 👉 https://balanced-thunder-281.myflodesk.com/drjenbWhy do therapists wait until they’re completely burnt out before seeking help?In this episode, I dive into the nervous system side of therapist burnout—starting with interoception, or how we notice (and ignore) internal signals like fatigue and tension. I share research-backed insights, cultural conditioning we don’t talk about enough, and real responses from therapists answering: “Why do we wait until it’s really bad to get help?”We cover:How therapist culture rewards disconnection from our bodiesWhy awareness doesn’t always lead to actionWhat research says about burnout, interoception, and recoveryPractical strategies to reconnect before you hit a wall🔗 Links to Studies & ResourcesHalonen et al. (2024) – Therapist Interoception StudyOvalle (2023) – Interoceptive Awareness & BurnoutDuquette (2017) – Emotional Suppression in Therapy WorkPrice & Hooven (2018) – MABT for Regulation
