From Burnout to Balanced: Bringing Self-Compassion to Our Careers with Esther Boykin

Esther Boykin joins Dr. Alexandra for an expansive conversation around the intersection of mental health and our careers. Esther highlights the difference between self-care and self-compassion, and points us towards using self-compassion as an essential tool for improving both our personal and work lives. When we bring self-compassion to our careers, we prevent burnout by opening up a deeper connection to our common humanity. Together, Esther and Dr. Alexandra then respond to a listener who thinks her relationship is being held back by her partner's ambition. Relevant links: Connect with Esther online: https://estherboykin.com/ and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/estherbmft/ Learn more about Therapy Is Not A Dirty Word: https://therapyisnotadirtyword.com/ The Compassion Collective: https://www.compassioncollectiveretreat.com/ Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan:  https://bookshop.org/p/books/who-not-how-the-formula-to-achieve-bigger-goals-through-accelerating-teamwork-dan-sullivan/1949f3d630f663ac?ean=9781401960582&next=t& Reimagining Love episode: "Talking about the Future: Navigating a Pace Discrepancy": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-about-the-future-navigating-a-pace-discrepancy/id1588419386?i=1000578512125 Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day: https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-every-day-365-relational-self-awareness-practices-to-help-your-relationship-heal-grow-and-thrive-alexandra-solomon/2e7045884bea4a5f?ean=9781683736530&next=t& Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter: https://newsletter.dralexandrasolomon.com/sign-up Submit a Listener Question: https://form.jotform.com/212295995939274 Learn more about the Options Transition to Independence Program which offers education, vocational, independent living, and emotional support for young adults with complex learning needs. https://www.experienceoptions.org/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.