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What if burnout isn’t failure—but feedback?

In this deeply moving and practical conversation, Dr. Kimber Del Valle, psychologist, author, and creator of The Fierce + Gentle Method, joins Erin to explore how our nervous system shapes every aspect of leadership, energy, and resilience.

Together, they unpack how chronic urgency, unhealed stress, and emotional triggers show up in our leadership—and how awareness, presence, and regulation can restore capacity and peace.

From real-world examples in senior living and healthcare to Dr. Kimber’s powerful personal story of loss and renewal, this episode will remind you that your body isn’t your enemy; it’s your greatest guide back to balance.

Key Takeaways

• 🔹 Burnout isn’t exhaustion—it’s a loss of capacity. Learn to recognize when your “gas pedal” and “brake” are out of sync.
• 🔹 Regulation is a leadership skill. Awareness of your nervous system directly affects your decision-making, empathy, and boundaries.
• 🔹 Emotional urgency is real. Especially in healthcare, leaders must learn to pause before reacting to triggers.
• 🔹 You matter. I matter. We matter. Dr. Kimber’s framework for empathy, boundaries, and collective healing.
• 🔹 The power of awe. How noticing beauty, nature, and small moments resets your nervous system and rebuilds capacity.

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