Understanding Burnout & Neuroplastic Pain with Gabby Wnek

This week on The Borderline Podcast: Gabby Wnek, a mental health therapist and life coach specializing in fatigue, burnout, and anxiety, shares her personal experience with burnout and chronic pain. She discusses the reasons why humans exceed the point of fatigue and go into burnout, including overachieving and perfectionism. Gabby explains that burnout is a prolonged state of stress that leads to physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion, detachment, cynicism, and high levels of stress and anxiety. She also highlights the connection between burnout and insomnia, as well as the mind-body connection in experiencing physical pain. Gabby emphasizes the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and seeking support to recover from burnout. In this conversation, Gabby Wnek and Andrew Willox discuss the topic of burnout and its impact on mental health. They explore the cycles of burnout and the common issues that clients face when trying to break free from these cycles. They also discuss the long-term health risks associated with burnout, such as anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, and digestive issues. Gabby shares her personal journey of overcoming burnout and how she now helps others through coaching. They emphasize the importance of talking about mental health and seeking support, as well as the power of relating to others who have experienced similar struggles.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:19 Understanding Burnout: Causes and Symptoms 08:23 The Connection Between Burnout and Insomnia 12:56 The Mind-Body Connection in Burnout and Chronic Pain 20:11 Recovering from Burnout: Self-Care and Support 25:05 Introduction to Burnout and Relating Across the World 25:36 Understanding the Cycles of Burnout 26:13 Common Issues and Challenges in Breaking Free from Burnout Cycles 27:29 The Long-Term Health Risks of Burnout 30:16 Lessons Learned from Overcoming Burnout 31:44 The Power of Talking About Mental Health 36:15 Creating Change and Finding Support 41:33 The Importance of Continuing the Conversation on Mental Health 43:43 Closing Remarks and Invitation to Connect   Guest Information: Gabby Wnek Chicago, Illinois gabbywnekcoaching.com Instagram: @gabbywnekcoaching Gabby Wnek, MSW, LCSW, SEP - Business Owner - Gabby Wnek Coaching | LinkedIn   Gabby Wnek , LCSW - Illinois Therapist (growtherapy.com)