08-Season 1 | Burnout to Balance: Mental Health Insights for Women in Helping Professions with Bethany Jenkins

[Season 1] This episode is from our original season, where we explored broader themes around burnout, purpose, and meaningful work. In this episode pf Wait, Am I Saving the World, Carrie of Joyful Rising is joined by Bethany Jenkins, a Licensed Professional Counselor and the creator of the Psych Screen Podcast. Bethany brings her expertise as a Supervisor for School-Based Clinicians in Virginia, where she helps children and adolescents navigate mental health challenges. Together, we unpack the unique mental health struggles faced by women in social services and nonprofits, including burnout, secondary trauma, and the guilt associated with self-care. Bethany shares practical strategies for emotional resilience, setting boundaries, and finding joy in both work and personal life.Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or simply looking for tools to support your well-being, this episode offers actionable insights and inspiration to help you thrive in your meaningful work.You can find Bethany on the following platforms:Social handles: Psych Screen Podcast (Facebook and Instagram) Podcast: Psych Screen Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421007? Audio Note: Please excuse the occasional audio quality variations during the episode. We appreciate your understanding and are committed to bringing you valuable content!💛 Have thoughts, stories, or questions? I love hearing from listeners. Send a note anytime and it might even make it into a future episode.FB & IG: playmotionkidsWebsite: www.playmotionkids.com Want to bring movement, music, and mindfulness to parents and children in your community? Learn more at www.playmotionkids.com/businessownersIG: better.childhood.project