The Secret to Soul Joy: How to Stop Burnout Before It Stops You - with Dr Julie Merriman PHD

Hello, beautiful friends, and welcome back to The Meredith Patterson Podcast. I'm your host, Meredith, and today's episode is one I know will speak deeply to your heart and spirit. My guest is Dr. Julie Merriman, Ph.D.—a nationally recognized counselor, professor, author, and speaker with over two decades of experience helping people move from burnout and depletion to balance, alignment, and what she calls soul joy. Dr. Merriman is the author of In Pursuit of Soul Joy: A 12-Week Guide to Overcoming Burnout and Compassion Fatigue with Sustainable Self-Care, and her work is grounded in both evidence-based practices and holistic healing approaches. What I love most about her is that she doesn't just talk about wellness—she lives it. From her clinical practice and leadership in academia, to her own joyful life on a ranch in Central Texas, Dr. Merriman embodies what it means to create sustainable practices that keep us whole. Julie, thank you so much for being here today. Welcome to the podcast! BIO Dr. Julie Merriman is a Licensed Professional Counselor, professor, and author who has spent over 20 years guiding clients, students, and readers to move from stress and burnout into resilience, clarity, and joy. She blends evidence-based therapeutic practices with holistic healing tools to help people not just recover, but thrive. She's the author of In Pursuit of Soul Joy, which is a powerful 12-week guide designed to help you overcome burnout and compassion fatigue through practical, sustainable self-care. 📖 Website: www.juliemerrimanphd.com 📸 Instagram: @drjuliemerriman 📘 Facebook: Julie Merriman, Ph.D. Be sure to check out her book, her online resources, and the incredible inspiration she shares daily on social media. Julie, thank you again for sharing your wisdom and your heart with us today. You are truly helping people live with more alignment, more peace, and more joy. To my listeners, I encourage you to follow Julie on Instagram @drjuliemerriman, visit her website at www.juliemerrimanphd.com, and explore her book In Pursuit of Soul Joy. If this episode inspired you, please share it with a friend who needs a little encouragement today, and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss these conversations. Until next time, remember: Bliss is your birthright. Have vision for what you want, and be grateful for where you are. Thank you so much for listening.