Looking Back to Look Forward: Embracing Change, Rest, and Growth

As 2024 comes to a close, join Shan for this reflective solo episode of When Burnout Becomes Reality. In this final episode of the year, Shan guides listeners through a soothing breathing practice to ground the mind, calm the body, and honour the soul—a reminder of the power of small moments to care for ourselves during the busiest of seasons.In this heartfelt episode, Shan reflects on:The Year That Was: Insights into the challenges and joys of the holiday season and strategies for protecting energy while maintaining balance.Growth Through Connection: How the podcast has mirrored Shan’s personal journey through burnout recovery, and the lessons learned along the way.Embracing Change: A sneak peek into the podcast's evolution, as it returns in March 2025 under the new name Midlife Reclaimed, focusing on supporting midlife women through burnout and transformation.The Power of Rest: Why taking breaks is vital for burnout prevention and recovery, and how Shan plans to recharge during her two-month hiatus.Shan also poses thoughtful questions for reflection, encouraging listeners to pause and consider their own journeys—looking back on lessons learned and setting intentions for the year ahead.This episode is a reminder that while change and rest can feel uncomfortable, they are often the very things that propel us forward. Tune in for a moment of calm, connection, and inspiration as we wrap up the year together.Listen now and prepare to step into 2025 with renewed energy and purpose.Host Bio: Shannon is a psychologist driven by a deep passion for empowering individuals with the essential mental health knowledge & skills needed to flourish. She guides them through a transformative journey from chronically stressed & burnt-out states to a state of overall wellness. Her commitment to this cause is rooted in personal experience, having traversed the challenging terrain of burnout herself. Shannon's odyssey has imbued her with a renewed perspective, enabling her to approach her career & the care of others with a more balanced & empathetic mindset. Join Shannon on this inspirational journey as she shares her transformative experiences & valuable insights, fostering a message of growth through adversity, collective & self-care, & the triumph of well-being.W: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.comBook: Nothing Left to Give: A Psychologist's Path Back www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/buy-my-bookBlog: Lessons From a Burnt Out Psychologist www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/blogSocial Media: @burnoutpsychologysupportMembership: Thriving Beyond Burnout Membership for Midlife Women Join WAITLIST for 2025 Launch - www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/thrive-beyond-burnoutBe a guest: If you’d like to share your midlife burnout experience or are an expert in the field of midlife/burnout, please email [email protected]: Engaging with our content does not intend to create, nor does it create a therapist-client relationship between you & Shannon Swales. The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by my guests or Shannon are general and are not a replacement for personalised therapy. We encourage those suffering to seek professional help. If you are in a life-threatening emergency, get in touch with your emergency services, in Australia, 000. For immediate counselling support (Aus only), Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7); 13YARN 13 92 76 (24/7) for First Nation Australians.DisclaimerEngaging with this podcast does not intend to create, nor does it create, a therapist-client relationship between you and Shannon A Swales. All views, opinions, and tips expressed by me or my guests are general in nature and not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage anyone experiencing distress to seek professional support. In Australia, if you are in a life-threatening emergency, please dial 000. For immediate counselling, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or 13YARN (13 92 76) for First Nation Australians. Stay safe, and remember—you don’t have to face your struggles alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.