Episode 18: Feel the Burn…out

Send us Fan MailWebster’s Dictionary defines burnout as—just kidding, this isn’t a middle school book report (it’s worse). The point is, you probably don’t need burnout defined for you because, let’s face it, if you’re listening to this podcast—and reading its description—you know exactly what it feels like. It can be just brutal to find yourself desperately in pursuit of your longing only to get lost in an endless desert of depleted energy and willpower.In this episode of Nah-cademics, Brett and John attempt to throw some water on the feeling that burnout is permanent by breaking down what factors seem to lead to it; what methods can be employed to help lessen it; and in what ways art, specifically, lends itself to these heinous droughts of exhaustion and hopelessness. -In what ways do our expectations and sense of urgency contribute to our burnout? Are they its source?-Can we help mitigate and heal our burnout by taking on new hobbies and working to be more self forgiving when we engage in them?-Do all the inanimate captives of Brett and John’s model train village who are forced to listen to this podcast count as legitimate listeners?As always, this podcast offers no definitive answers to these questions (well, other than that last one—Answer: Just no, guys. Just no.). It is but the bumbling of the bored. However, if you find yourself bereft of inspiration, exhausted from the pursuit, and just all around too burned out to do anything but watch your dreams seemingly float further and further into the distance, this podcast is for you. Come, overthink with us!JohnDennisMusic.comBrettRyanStewart.comWirebird Productions