Addiction & Burnout: What's Beneath the Symptoms

In this episode, we’re digging into the messy, misunderstood overlap between addiction and burnout — and why both are so often rooted in shame, disconnection, and survival mode.I’m joined by Danny Taylor, a seasoned registered clinical counsellor who has spent years working on the front lines supporting individuals and families through substance use, relapse, and the long road back to themselves. Danny brings a grounded, compassionate perspective to what addiction really is, why the common narratives miss the mark, and how the same patterns that drive addictive coping can quietly fuel burnout.We get into:what addiction really ishow shame fuels both addiction and burnoutthe survival patterns that start as coping but spiral outwhy reconnection and nervous system repair matterIf burnout feels like “losing yourself” or your coping habits are getting harder to untangle, this one’s for you.Tune in and let’s unravel what’s actually going on beneath the symptoms.