Rebuilding Your Circle After Burnout

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Nikia Smith discuss:  The different symptoms of burnout  How important it is to understand the types of rest  Healing in community   The cure for burnout isn't what you think  "Self-care is not the cure for burnout. It is engagement with both yourself and others." -Dr. Nikia Smith  Dr. Nikia Smith is a board-certified anesthesiologist, wellness coach, and retreat facilitator. She's also the founder of She Is Fire Forged, a transformative wellness brand that helps high-achieving women of color reclaim their peace, power, and purpose. With over a decade of experience in the high-stress world of medicine, Nikia brings a deeply informed lens to conversations around burnout, boundaries, and emotional restoration.    Brave Enough 2026 CME Conference For ten years, women have gathered at the Brave Enough Conference to step away from the demands of medicine and into a space of renewal. This anniversary year, we celebrate a decade of empowerment and sisterhood—ten years of lifting each other up, reigniting purpose, and remembering that none of us has to do this alone. Join us September 24-27, 2026, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa. Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.