I Am Not Okay: My Recent Burnout Journey & Struggles With Emotional Fatigue

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. This is Jeanne's own personal experience. This episode discusses triggers and vulnerable emotional states. Please be aware that this may not be for younger audiences, or sensitive listeners. If you think you are struggling with burnout or other mental and/or emotional difficulties please reach out to your healthcare provide and/or support network.In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, Jeanne takes you through her recent journey with burnout. In her own voice she gives a real-time, raw account of what it feels like to be burnt out and suffer from emotional fatigue. This episode is not for sensitive listeners.Key Moments in the Episode:00:00 Introduction01:46 Background to the content in this episode and what led to it.04:50 Why Jeanne is frustrated with the Self-Help environment in the context of anxiety relapses and/or burnout.06:22 How the stress of building something new and the entrepreneurial space contributes to this moment.08:00 A description of how Jeanne feels in this moment and the symptoms thereof.11:20 What led to this relapse?12:30 The loss of Jeanne's identity and coming to terms with what her life looked like post her human right career.21:15 How life happens and how this affects your journey.30:30 Dealing with feelings of shame, guilt and self-criticism.30:48 ConclusionJeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop EPISODE LINKSDr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-sensitivity-doctor/exclusive-content