30- Early Signs of Burnout: Recovery Before Collapse

Burnout does not always begin with collapse. It often begins quietly, while we are still functioning, still showing up, still getting things done, and still being praised for the very behaviours that are disconnecting us from ourselves.In this episode, I explore the early signs of burnout. I discuss how burnout can hide inside over-functioning, responsibility, productivity, and being the person everyone relies on.In this episode, you’ll learn:How burnout can begin long before collapseWhy burnout is different from ordinary tirednessHow over-functioning, productivity, and responsibility can mask depletionWhy rest does not always feel restorative when the body is deeply depleted How nutritional nourishment may support capacity and recoveryWhy burnout recovery may require both physiological support and deeper honestyReferenced Research & ResourcesWorld Health Organization. (2019, May 28). Burn-out an “occupational phenomenon”: International Classification of Diseases. https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseasesFreudenberger, H. J., & North, G. (1985). Women’s burnout: How to spot it, how to reverse it, and how to prevent it. Doubleday.National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. (2025, June 27). Vitamin D: Fact sheet for health professionals. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. (2025, July 2). Vitamin B12: Fact sheet for health professionals. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional/Whyte, D. (2001). Crossing the unknown sea: Work as a pilgrimage of identity. Riverhead Books.Stay Connected🌿 Follow the show: @elaineclark_📩 Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠🎧 Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & iHeartRadio🌐 Explore more: ⁠www.elaineclark.ca