Therapy, Burnout, and Being Human: A Real Talk with Psychotherapist Brooke Bertrand

In a world that constantly pushes for perfection and productivity, what does it mean to just be human?In this episode, we sit down with Brooke Bertrand, a psychotherapist and the founder of Bright Raven Psychotherapy and Consulting, to talk about real mental health, messy emotions, and how therapy can be more than just a weekly appointment.Brooke opens up about burnout, boundaries, and why we need to stop chasing balance and start looking for flow instead.00:00 Intro04:10 What brought her to psychotherapy09:30 Burnout and the myth of doing it all14:45 How therapy actually helps20:00 Flow over balance and letting go of perfection25:40 What Brooke wants people to know about mental health30:00 Final thoughts on being human and starting small