[309] – Leah Marone - When Your Mind Won’t Let You Rest

Text me what you thought of the show 😊In this episode, we unpack how protective parts like the Inner Critic, Pleaser, and Rescuer quietly fuel burnout among first responders and healthcare workers.Joining me is Leah Marone, LCSW - psychotherapist, speaker, and author of Serial Fixer, who shares her insights on managing the inner critic, setting emotional boundaries, and creating recovery moments that fit real shifts.You’ll walk away with science-backed micro-resets and leadership tools that build resilience without the grind or guilt.In this episode:Understanding cyclical burnout patterns and emotional hangoversHow your inner critic acts as protection from judgmentRecognizing pleaser and rescuer habits that lead to overextensionUsing shift transitions as effective micro-resetsBookending mornings and nights for better recoveryApplying grounding tools to interrupt ruminationDebriefing with three problems and solutions for clarityLeaders modelling calm urgency and “I” statementsPracticing support, don’t solve as a form of team careRedefining resilience as replenishment, not relentless effortConnect with Leah at:Website: https://www.leahmarone.com/Instagram: @leahmaronelcswLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmaronelcsw/Book: Serial FixerSupport the show----------------------------Roger Sutherland is Australia's Night Shift & Sleep Specialist and the founder of A Healthy Shift.After more than 40 years working rotating shifts with Victoria Police, Roger now helps organisations reduce fatigue risk, improve staff wellbeing and build healthier, safer and higher-performing 24/7 workplaces through evidence-based education, circadian biology and the Shift Work Champions™ Framework.Shift Work Champions™: https://join.ahealthyshift.com/shift-work-capabilityWebsite: https://ahealthyshift.com.auLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-sutherlandInstagram: @a_healthy_shift___________________Disclaimer: Roger Sutherland is not a doctor or a medical professional.  Always consult a physician before implementing any strategies mentioned in this podcast. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Roger Sutherland will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this podcast, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death._______________________