Avery Thatcher, registered nurse and burnout specialist, takes us on a journey of finding yourself again after burnout. She openly shares her own story and how she grieved the loss of Heather in favour or becoming Avery. We learn about the body's stress responses, the warning signs of burnout, how to seek help, and how to find middle ground.  

Episode Key Moments:

[00:00] Introduction

[03:55] What is burnout? What are the different stages of burnout?

[07:18] How our environments and lives contribute to burnout.

[08:36] The four types of burnout.

[09:38] Avery's story and how she bid farewell to Heather.

[16:54] The moment that helped Avery accept her diagnosis.

[20:00] What are the symptoms of burnout?

[23:54] Burnout and a short fuse - Noticing a shorter temper.

[25:44] Can you heal from burnout and what does help look like?

[30:00] Who are the right people to help you and how to find them?

[32:00] The difference between an anxiety disorder and burnout. 

[33:20] What about people that are not normally stressed - can they experience burnout?

[35:26] What Avery does on the daily to live her best life.

[36:26] Where to find Avery.

Guest Details:

Avery Thatcher: Website | The Flow State App | Instagram

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Podcast | My FIGGI Life Blog | Instagram | Facebook

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram