11: Burnout Isn't About Stress - It's About the Stress Cycle

 In this episode, I talk about insights about burnout from the book "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle" by Emily and Amelia Nagasaki.  This book frames stress as a chronic condition that comes from not completing the stress cycle - not signaling to your body physiologically that you are safe, and the stressor has passed. Navigating Possibility — A Podcast for Women Physicians Ready to Reclaim Their Power  Navigating Possibility is the podcast for women physicians who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck at a crossroads—ready for change, but not sure what’s next. Whether you're questioning your future in medicine, exploring nonclinical career options, or feeling the call to advocate for something bigger, this space is for you.  I’m Dr. Christina Adams—OBGYN, former burned-out physician, and certified life coach. I help women physicians break free from survival mode and reconnect with the possibility, autonomy, and purpose they deserve. I’ve been where you are, and I know this truth: burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systems issue. And healing requires both internal tools and collective change.  In each episode, you’ll get the mindset shifts, nervous system strategies, and practical insight to help you move from overwhelm to empowerment, including:  • Tools to regulate, reset, and rebuild from burnout• Real conversations about clinical and nonclinical career pivots• Stories from women rewriting what’s possible in medicine and beyond• Coaching strategies to create a sustainable, aligned career• Advocacy insights so you can use your voice to change the system• Permission to honor your limits and expand your vision  This is your space to breathe, reflect, and remember who you are beneath the white coat.  You are not alone. There’s a growing movement of women physicians reclaiming their power—and you belong here.  ✨ Subscribe to Navigating Possibility, share it with the women in your circle, and help spark a new future for medicine.📬 Stay connected:• Join the email list for weekly insights and resources - Join the newsletter• Explore coaching support on the website - Visit the Website• Follow along on the social channels for grounded community and real talk  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/christinaadamsmd02/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977027465 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-adams-md-5b7642175/