If you have ever held overworking yourself as a badge of honor, you’re not alone. Those of you who have listened to previous episodes know how our host Sarah Dawn prided herself in working right up until the moment she gave birth, and how she used to take work calls at all hours of the night. In this episode, Sarah is joined by Dr. Kennette Thigpen as they both share their experiences and the imminent burnout if you don’t change your mindset, taking needed time to recharge! Kennette shares her own personal mental health journey, from a motorcycle accident to working with corporations to support their employees Mental Health and Wellness. Tune in for an honest, vulnerable, and fun conversation about a topic that affects us all!
00:30 Meet Dr. Kennette Thigpen!
03:40 What got you started in working on Mental Health with the corporate world?
05:50 How did the accident and physical injuries affect your Mental Health?
09:10 How did you navigate the shame surrounding Mental Health and Mental Illness?
12:30 What did your transition look like from working on your own Mental Health, to helping others in the corporate world?
16:15 What do you say when you see someone at work that seems to be struggling with their Mental Health?
17:40 How can stress lead to anxiety and depression?
22:00 Do you re-charge yourself the same way you recharge your phone?
25:40 How we can let go of stress and overworking being a badge of honor.
28:00 How burnout affects your quality of work and relationships with everyone you work with.
30:00 Examining our old beliefs of what a good work ethic looked like.
33:10 How to rewire our mindset to have healthier boundaries.
34:00 Questions you can ask to check in on yourself and tune in to how you are feeling.
37:50 How can everyone tune into your Wellbeing Wednesday?
Connect with Kennette:
Instagram: @welltrust_partners
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Linkedin @drkennettethigpen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkennettethigpen/
And check out her website: https://www.welltrustpartners.com/
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