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2. Navigating Burnout - An Expert Unpacks my Personal Experience

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Alexis Booth with Dr. John Mlinarcik
Published
Tue 22 Apr 2025
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Alexis and Dr. John Mlinarcik, a psychotherapist and coach with over 45 years of experience, explore Alexis' deeply personal experience navigating burnout. 

In this conversation, they address what burnout is, what causes it, the path to recovery, and perhaps most importantly - what it feels like.

Alexis begins by sharing how she realized she had reached a state of burnout, also examining the periods immediately preceding and following it. Dr. John introduces the three main dimensions of the condition: exhaustion, disconnection, and being ineffective at work. Alexis and Dr. John then discuss predisposing factors and potential solutions to addressing and avoiding burnout.

Dr. John concludes the discussion by highlighting the importance of normalizing burnout, recognizing it as a common and highly relatable experience.

Alexis closes out the episode with a spoken word she wrote, "I am a doer."

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In this episode:

  • [2:06] Negative connotations of burnout
  • [8:13] Alexis’ first experience with burnout
  • [11:44] "Doers" get burnt out
  • [17:30] Recognizing the signs of burnout
  • [30:12] Dr. John: background
  • [35:01] What is burnout?
  • [40:37] Predispositions to burnout
  • [47:45] The power of mindset and choice
  • [52:42] Treatment for burnout
  • [1:06:11] Normalizing burnout
  • [1:08:54] Break of Art: "I am a doer" (spoken word)

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