January 23, 2026

Burnout, Perfectionism & Identity: Reclaiming Peace Beyond Your Role

36 minutes

Former RN and holistic wellness coach Shan Wright joins Laurie Hammer to unpack professional burnout, perfectionism, and anxiety—revealing how faith, nervous system healing, and identity beyond roles restore peace.

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer speaks with former RN turned holistic wellness coach Shan Wright about burnout, perfectionism, and reclaiming peace. Shan shares her journey through postpartum anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and the realization that changing circumstances doesn’t heal internal stress patterns.

The conversation explores the stress-performance curve, signs of emotional dysregulation, and how faith, values, and nervous system support restore safety and clarity. Practical steps—including brain dumps, focusing on “the one thing,” and step-by-step recovery—offer a roadmap for healing without striving.

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