Understanding Burnout & Neuroplastic Pain with Gabby Wnek

The Borderline Podcast

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)