Ep 205 - How Schools Push Kids to Burnout: A Conversation with Dr Naomi Fisher

This week, we sit down withDr Naomi Fisher, psychologist and co-author ofThe Teenager’s Guide to Burnout, to discuss how modern schooling, social media, and pressure to achieve are pushing teens towards burnout. 😰🎒Key topics in this episode:What burnoutreally is & how it differs from anxiety or depressionWhy teenagers are more stressed than ever before 😩Thered flags of burnout every parent & educator should know 🚨Howschool pressure, social media, and lack of choice fuel burnout 🔥Practicalways teens can take back control of their learning & wellbeing 💡This episode isa must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about teenage mental health. 🌱🌲TENTSILE – Take your outdoor adventures to the next level with TENTSILE's incredible hammock tents! Perfect for Forest School leaders & outdoor educators. Usecode ForestChildren10 for10% off atwww.tentsile.com.🍃Chris Holland – Love nature? Get Chris Holland’s54-page Plant Guide, packed with essential plant ID tips. Usecode FORESTPOD for15% off via our exclusiveaffiliate link.🎤 00:00 –Intro: Haunted cats & season updates 🐱👻📚 02:00 –Introducing Naomi Fisher & her book on teenage burnout🔥 05:00 –What burnout actually is & why teens are at risk🏫 10:00 –School pressure vs. mental health: what needs to change?📱 15:30 –The role of social media & online communities in burnout🧠 22:00 –How parents & educators can support burnt-out teens🚀 30:00 –Why quitting can be a good thing (and how to do it!)🌳 40:00 –Forest School, agency & alternative education solutions📖The Teenager’s Guide to Burnout by Naomi Fisher & Eliza Fricker🌍TENTSILE Hammock Tents – UseForestChildren10 for 10% off🍃Chris Holland’s Plant Guide – UseFORESTPOD for 15% off🎥Watch this episode on YouTube: [Insert Link]💡Ever felt burnt out as a teen? Or know a young person struggling with stress?Drop a comment below or email us [email protected]!🎧 Listen & subscribe on:🎙️Spotify📺YouTube📻Apple Podcasts💻RSS#TeenageBurnout #ForestSchool #MentalHealthMatters #OutdoorEducation #AlternativeEducation #ForestSchoolPodcast #BurnoutRecovery #SelfDirectedLearning #NatureConnection🌟 Sponsored by TENTSILE & Chris Holland⏳ Episode Chapters & Timings📚 Resources & Links Mentioned💬 Join the Conversation!548K29zSKq6zM552SeqQ