Stop Setting Yourself on Fire to Keep Others Warm: Prevent Burnout & Break Free From People Pleasing

Get ready for a real and honest conversation with licensed trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook, as she explores the root causes of people-pleasing and burnout—particularly among trauma survivors. In this episode of Hey Tabi, you’ll learn:Why We People-Please: Uncover how past trauma, cultural conditioning, and personal beliefs fuel the urge to put others first.The Burnout Connection: Understand how chronic self-sacrifice leads to physical, emotional, and spiritual exhaustion.Practical Boundaries & Self-Care: Discover tips for setting healthy limits, nurturing your well-being, and avoiding compassion fatigue.Faith & Mental Health: Hear how Christian faith intersects with mental health and learn empowering strategies to live more authentically.Tune in to discover how you can break free from people-pleasing habits, prevent burnout, and regain balance in your life.00:00 Introduction to Hey Tabby Podcast00:35 Personal Journey: From People Pleaser to Assertive03:43 Understanding Burnout and Its Effects06:03 Strategies to Prevent Burnout and Build Boundaries21:59 The Importance of Self-Care and Rest29:24 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsKeywords: People Pleasing, Burnout Prevention, Trauma Survivor, Mental Health, Self-Care, Boundaries, Christian Faith, Emotional Exhaustion, Personal Well-Being, Hey Tabi Podcast#PeoplePleasing #BurnoutPrevention #SelfCare #HeyTabi #TraumaSurvivors #MentalHealthWanna say hi? Send a text!👍 If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help others who need this information!📖 Order Body & Soul, Healed & Whole: An Invitational Guide to Healthy Sexuality After Trauma, Abuse, and Coercive ControlWanna support Hey Tabi? Buy me a coffee here - https://buymeacoffee.com/heytabi📩 Connect with Tabitha & The Journey and The Process:💻 Tabitha's Website - www.tabithawestbrook.com📲 Tabitha's Instagram - www.instagram.com/tabithathecounselor🎙️ Podcast Homepage - https://heytabi.buzzsprout.com💻 The Journey & The Process Website - www.thejourneyandtheprocess.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel & watch podcast episodes there🚨 Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy and is intended for educational purposes only. If you're in crisis or need therapy, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional.Need to know how to find a great therapist? Read this blog post here.