The Wirth Wellness Podcast #46: Navigating High-Stakes Relationships and Burnout with Sara Fender MA, PCA
Description:
This episode is a long time coming, as I've been hearing repeatedly, the need for more resources on the topic of working through relational conflict when you're already overwhelmed and stressed to the limit. So sit back and enjoy my casual chat with a therapist, on the topic of how to maintain connection, navigate conflict, and find deeper satisfaction in your high-stakes relationships when you're worn down and in a state of burnout. Sara Fender, MA, PCA, is sharing her insight into the complexities of burnout and how it impacts the way we experience our close relationships, as well as the communication skills, and self-awareness practices that can help to restore a sense of peace within and more enjoyment with those we love.
In the Episode:
Sara’s personal experiences that led her to pursue a career as a therapists
The definition of burnout: three key components according to the research
How burnout impacts our high-stakes relationships
Practicing self-awareness and mindfulness provides you with critical insight into your experience, to be able to share with others
Communicating with “safe-people” about your inner-world, using assertive and kind language
Getting to the root of what’s holding you back from speaking up about your needs
Dealing with the fear that you won’t be able to “cope”
Ways to stay connected in relationships, that both charge your “batteries” and the relationship “batteries,” simultaneously
Moving through conflict “deadlocks” in your close relationships. Tips for getting unstuck when you’re tired and worn out.
Stepping into a self-leadership role for creating a sense of grounded-calm and “okayness,” in your life, regardless of whether or not others are able to validate and meet your needs.
...AND more!
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By listening to this podcast, you understand that the topics discussed are intended, solely, for informational purposes. The information provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should not be relied on as such. In listening to the podcast, you also agree that Wirth Wellness is not responsible for any outcomes or decisions you make, relating to any information presented on the show.