Skye and Amanda are both experiencing burn out, so they thought it would be the perfect time to read Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily & Amelia Nagowski. The book breaks down the stress cycle and the scientific importance of dealing with your stress as a separate process from dealing with the things that cause your stress. 

Listen in as the ladies define the stress cycle, break down the difference between stress and our stressors and talk about how burnout usually shows up in each of their bodies. 

From physical activity to guilt-free rest to social interaction to shifts in mindset to giving the patriarchy the middle finger, Skye and Amanda discuss how they previously related to or are now considering each of the strategies that Emily & Amelia suggest completing the stress cycle.

Books mentioned in this week’s episode are linked to our Bookshop.org shop* 

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily & Amelia Nagowski 

Catch a Fire: The Life of Bob Marley by Timothy White 

This week’s ‘Bout That Action! highlight is: Maya Cade of Black Film Archive 
Check out the website for links to where you can watch Black films made from 1915 to 1979

Check out this episode’s Book EP for Amanda’s feel good playlist                           

Check out what Skye & Amanda have been loving this week: 

Clickbait on Netflix 

Two or Three Things I Know About Her on HBO Max 

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