Dim, Not Done - Burnout, Breakdown, and the Slow Road Back

This one’s personal.In this episode, Patrick shares the story of a full-blown burnout that ended behind a dumpster — and why it didn’t start there. We talk about what burnout really looks like (spoiler: it’s not just being tired), how the body reacts to prolonged stress, and how that quiet voice telling you you’ve “lost it” might just be your nervous system waving a white flag.With insight from Dr. Michelle Hagel, a breakdown of chronic fight-or-flight, and a challenge for anyone teetering on the edge, this episode is for the creatives who feel dim — but aren’t done.If you’ve been wondering why the spark is fading, or if you’ll ever feel like yourself again… this one’s for you.CreditsEpisode Photo by Caleb Wright | UnsplashSubscribe to Field NotesThe podcast is the campfire, Field Notes is what you take home. Field Notes is the weekly email companion to this podcast, one part creative letter, one part behind-the-scenes mess, all bullshit-free.→ Sign up here