Shift Happens: The Health Podcast for Healthcare Workers

Are You the Hospital’s Do-It-All Girl? Burnout Type: The Over Giver


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You’re the one they always call when someone calls out. The first to answer the call light. The one picking up extra shifts like it's your side hustle. And now? You're one more “team player” compliment away from snapping.

Welcome to the world of the Over Giver. One of the most common (and most exhausting) burnout types in healthcare. In this episode of Shift Happens, I’m unpacking exactly how this burnout shows up, why it’s not your fault, and how to finally set some boundaries without feeling selfish.

🔍 Inside this episode:

  • Signs you’re the Over Giver (and why your guilt isn’t serving you)

  • How “being a team player” isn't always a compliment

  • The exact mindset shift that helped me stop people-pleasing and start protecting my peace

  • Quick-start strategies to stop giving to everyone but yourself

TAKE THE QUIZ → Not sure what burnout type you are? Take my free burnout quiz and get custom tips that actually work!

💬 Let's be friends! → Come vent with me on IG at @MaryKathrynFitness

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Shift Happens: The Health Podcast for Healthcare WorkersBy Mary Hodson