Episode 32: Who Taught You to Work Like This? (And Why It Might Be Burning You Out)

Who Taught You to Work Like This? (And Why It Might Be Burning You Out)Who taught you to push through when you’re unwell?Who taught you that taking a sick day means letting people down?And why does that still feel normal… even when it’s clearly not working for you anymore?In this solo episode, Jazmin unpacks something most helping professionals never stop to question their work ethic.Because what many people call “strong work ethic” is often a set of inherited values, beliefs, and expectations that were shaped long before entering the profession.Through personal stories and real examples from practice, this episode explores how early exposure to work, family patterns, and deeply held values can quietly shape how you show up in your role today.And more importantly… whether those patterns are still serving you.In this episode, we cover:What “work ethic” actually is and where it comes fromHow family of origin shapes your approach to workWhy pushing through illness and burnout becomes normalisedThe psychosocial hazards that were modelled before you even started workingHow values like commitment, responsibility, and loyalty can shift into overworkingThe difference between strong work ethic and self-neglectWhy burnout should never be considered “part of the job”What it could look like to approach your work in a more sustainable wayReflection prompts from this episode:What did I learn about work growing up?What was normalised around stress, illness, and rest?What values do I hold about work?How are those values currently showing up in my role?What is no longer serving me?Resource mentioned:Brené Brown (everyone’s favourite celebrity social worker) Values List Activity, a great one for reflection or supervisionWork with Jazmin:If this episode resonated and you’re ready to approach your work differently:Boundaries as Practitioners (self-paced training, just AUD$59)Join upcoming group supervision (next groups starting in June 2026).Explore my website hereFor 1:1 supervision or enquiries, you’re always welcome to reach out via my website.This episode is your reminder that you don’t need to keep proving your worth through exhaustion.