EPISODE · Jan 15, 2025 · 54 MIN
Burnout, Breathwork & Police Wellness | Abbie Westgate
from The Girl On The Left · host Megan Dirks
Abbie is here to get real about what happens when the job you love starts chipping away at the person you are. As a first responder, she’s been in the trenches—burnout, trauma, and stress were part of the gig until they weren’t. In this unfiltered and heartfelt episode, Abbie opens up about hitting her breaking point and how she traded survival mode for a life of breathwork, balance, and badass reinvention. Ever felt like you’ve lost yourself in the hustle? Are you holding it together on the outside while falling apart behind the scenes? Abbie’s been there, and she’s equipped with a toolkit designed for first responder wellness. From the realities of policing to her journey with holistic health, she proves that it’s never too late to pause, pivot, and reclaim your peace. Listen in as Abbie drops some truth bombs and a whole lot of hope. If you’re a first responder, a burnout survivor, or someone looking for a lifeline to start over, this one’s for you. Trust us—you’ll leave feeling a little lighter and much more ready to write your next chapter.
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Abbie is here to get real about what happens when the job you love starts chipping away at the person you are. As a first responder, she’s been in the trenches—burnout, trauma, and stress were part of the gig until they weren’t. In this unfiltered and heartfelt episode, Abbie opens up about hitting her breaking point and how she traded survival mode for a life of breathwork, balance, and badass reinvention. Ever felt like you’ve lost yourself in the hustle? Are you holding it together on the outside while falling apart behind the scenes? Abbie’s been there, and she’s equipped with a toolkit designed for first responder wellness. From the realities of policing to her journey with holistic health, she proves that it’s never too late to pause, pivot, and reclaim your peace. Listen in as Abbie drops some truth bombs and a whole lot of hope. If you’re a first responder, a burnout survivor, or someone looking for a lifeline to start over, this one’s for you. Trust us—you’ll leave feeling a little lighter and much more ready to write your next chapter.
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Burnout, Breathwork & Police Wellness | Abbie Westgate
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