December burnout hits helpers hard. This episode explores why the end of the year feels so heavy — and how to care for yourself gently when rest feels out of reach.

Resources:

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle — Emily & Amelia Nagoski

Compassion fatigue & vicarious trauma — National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

Therapist Aid (free worksheets on burnout, stress, boundaries)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988