The Forest School Podcast

Ep 205 - How Schools Push Kids to Burnout: A Conversation with Dr Naomi Fisher


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This week, we sit down withDr Naomi Fisher, psychologist and co-author ofThe Teenager’s Guide to Burnout, to discuss how modern schooling, social media, and pressure to achieve are pushing teens towards burnout. 😰

🎒Key topics in this episode:

  • What burnoutreally is & how it differs from anxiety or depression
  • Why teenagers are more stressed than ever before 😩
  • Thered flags of burnout every parent & educator should know 🚨
  • Howschool pressure, social media, and lack of choice fuel burnout 🔥
  • Practicalways teens can take back control of their learning & wellbeing 💡

This episode isa must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about teenage mental health. 🌱

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🎤 00:00 –Intro: Haunted cats & season updates 🐱👻
📚 02:00 –Introducing Naomi Fisher & her book on teenage burnout
🔥 05:00 –What burnout actually is & why teens are at risk
🏫 10:00 –School pressure vs. mental health: what needs to change?
📱 15:30 –The role of social media & online communities in burnout
🧠 22:00 –How parents & educators can support burnt-out teens
🚀 30:00 –Why quitting can be a good thing (and how to do it!)
🌳 40:00 –Forest School, agency & alternative education solutions

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💡Ever felt burnt out as a teen? Or know a young person struggling with stress?Drop a comment below or email us at[email protected]!

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