Jennifer Blanchette Burn out and Severance

Episode 59 of the The Empowered Through Compassion Podcast podcast, hosted by David Polidi, titled "Jennifer Blanchette Burn out and Severance" was published on February 23, 2025 and runs 46 minutes.

February 23, 2025 ·46m · The Empowered Through Compassion Podcast

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Summary

Therapist Burnout – A Systemic Issue, Not a Personal Failure 🎬 Pop Culture Connection: Severance – A dystopian take on work-life balance How our ‘work part’ is at risk of burnout when it is not given the emotional support and care that it needs. 📊 Burnout by the Numbers: 60-66% of workers report feeling burnout 30-70% of therapists experience burnout (especially post-pandemic) Some exploitive telehealth companies pay a s low as $30/hour 🛑 Signs of Burnout Emotional depletionCompassion fatigueMental health strugglesShame & isolation Why Are Therapists at High Risk? High emotional demandsExploitative telehealth practicesCultural pressure to and shame around feeling depletedFinancial stress (student debt, low pay) How to Recover & Prevent Burnout Take real breaks to reset your nervous systemAvoid toxic work environments (consider local practices over telehealth)Try digital minimalism (set screen boundaries)Seek support – burnout is NOT a personal failureGive yourself permission to leave your job, (even the profession), if necessary 💡 Join the Conversation:🗣️ Have you experienced burnout as a therapist or in another helping profession? Share your story in the comments or on The Therapist Burnout Podcast! 🔗 More resources at DrJenBlanchette.com

Episode Description

Therapist Burnout – A Systemic Issue, Not a Personal Failure

🎬 Pop Culture Connection: Severance – A dystopian take on work-life balance

How our ‘work part’ is at risk of burnout when it is not given the emotional support and care that it needs.

📊 Burnout by the Numbers:

60-66% of workers report feeling burnout

30-70% of therapists experience burnout (especially post-pandemic)

Some exploitive telehealth companies pay a s low as $30/hour

🛑 Signs of Burnout

Emotional depletion Compassion fatigue Mental health struggles Shame & isolation

Why Are Therapists at High Risk?

High emotional demands Exploitative telehealth practices Cultural pressure to and shame around feeling depleted Financial stress (student debt, low pay)

How to Recover & Prevent Burnout

Take real breaks to reset your nervous system Avoid toxic work environments (consider local practices over telehealth) Try digital minimalism (set screen boundaries) Seek support – burnout is NOT a personal failure Give yourself permission to leave your job, (even the profession), if necessary

💡 Join the Conversation: 🗣️ Have you experienced burnout as a therapist or in another helping profession? Share your story in the comments or on The Therapist Burnout Podcast!

🔗 More resources at DrJenBlanchette.com