{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62e46ecdb27b7b0012d2773c/672abd387d34ea8eee44fdf9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Is it a Midlife Crisis or Burnout? How to distinguish between a midlife crisis and burnout—and navigate both","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e46ecdb27b7b0012d2773c/1730853842027-d1c2c0a3-4283-4168-b6ac-57bd4e05c5c0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Feeling drained, stuck, or questioning everything in your life? You’re not alone, and it’s a challenge many face in midlife. In this episode, we dive deep into understanding the overlap between two powerful experiences: burnout and the midlife crisis. Both can shake up your life in big ways, but how do you know which one you’re dealing with—or if you’re facing both?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Tune in to discover:</strong></p><ul><li>The key differences between a midlife crisis and burnout, and how each uniquely impacts your energy, mindset, and motivation.</li><li>How these experiences can occur together, intensifying feelings of exhaustion, self-doubt, and urgency to change.</li><li>Practical, step-by-step strategies for navigating both challenges at once, from reclaiming your energy to finding clarity on your next steps.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re in your 40s or 50s and feeling overwhelmed by stress or existential questions, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice. Whether you’re seeking renewed purpose or simply need a breather from burnout, we’ll guide you on the path to clarity, growth, and well-being.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Host Bio: </strong>Shannon is a psychologist driven by a deep passion for empowering individuals with the essential mental health knowledge &amp; skills needed to flourish. She guides them through a transformative journey from chronically stressed &amp; burnt-out states to a state of overall wellness. Her commitment to this cause is rooted in personal experience, having traversed the challenging terrain of burnout herself. Shannon's odyssey has imbued her with a renewed perspective, enabling her to approach her career &amp; the care of others with a more balanced &amp; empathetic mindset. Join Shannon on this inspirational journey as she shares her transformative experiences &amp; valuable insights, fostering a message of growth through adversity, collective &amp; self-care, &amp; the triumph of well-being.</p><p><br></p><p>W: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com</p><p>Book: Nothing Left to Give: A Psychologist's Path Back www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/buy-my-book</p><p>Blog: Lessons From a Burnt Out Psychologist www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/blog</p><p>Social Media: @burnoutpsychologysupport</p><p><strong>Membership: Thriving Beyond Burnout Membership for Midlife Women Join WAITLIST for 2025 Launch - www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/thrive-beyond-burnout</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Be a guest:</strong> If you’d like to share your burnout experience or are an expert in the field of burnout, please email shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.com.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> Engaging with our content does not intend to create, nor does it create a therapist-client relationship between you &amp; Shannon Swales. The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by my guests or Shannon are general and are not a replacement for personalised therapy. We encourage those suffering to seek professional help. If you are in a life-threatening emergency, get in touch with your emergency services, in Australia, 000. For immediate counselling support (Aus only), Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7); 13YARN 13 92 76 (24/7) for First Nation Australians.</p>","author_name":"Shannon A Swales - Midlife Burnout & Women Over 40 Mentor"}