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Soothe, Transcend, Move: A New Approach to Burnout with Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd

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Feeling like you're running on empty? You're not alone—and you're definitely not broken.

 

In this heartfelt conversation, host Megan sits down with Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd, a clinical psychologist and burnout expert, to talk about something so many of us are experiencing but rarely name: burnout. Dr. Byrd's new book, Start Here, offers a lifeline for anyone who's ever felt like they're giving everything and getting nowhere.

 

This isn't your typical "just do more self-care" conversation. Dr. Byrd gets real about what burnout actually looks like (spoiler: it's not just being tired), why our support systems matter more than we think, and how self-compassion—not self-criticism—is the secret ingredient to healing.

 

Whether you're in healthcare, parenting, teaching, or just trying to keep it together in today's world, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

 

What You'll Learn:

  • The early warning signs of burnout (and why catching them matters)
  • Dr. Byrd's three-step approach: soothe, transcend, and move—practical tools you can use today
  • Why self-compassion isn't selfish and how to actually practice it (hint: try writing yourself a letter)
  • The role of support systems in preventing and recovering from burnout
  • How to check in with colleagues (and yourself) in ways that actually help
  • Why fear is normal when you're trying to change and what to do about it
  • The truth about systemic change vs. individual action and why we need both
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