{"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/674fe0be9fa1c19f98acdb65?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Looking Back to Look Forward: Embracing Change, Rest, and Growth","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e46ecdb27b7b0012d2773c/1733288002465-b0a70d39-597b-49db-b2cb-667ecc269035.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>As 2024 comes to a close, join Shan for this reflective solo episode of When Burnout Becomes Reality. In this final episode of the year, Shan guides listeners through a soothing breathing practice to ground the mind, calm the body, and honour the soul—a reminder of the power of small moments to care for ourselves during the busiest of seasons.</p><p><br></p><p>In this heartfelt episode, Shan reflects on:</p><ul><li>The Year That Was: Insights into the challenges and joys of the holiday season and strategies for protecting energy while maintaining balance.</li><li>Growth Through Connection: How the podcast has mirrored Shan’s personal journey through burnout recovery, and the lessons learned along the way.</li><li>Embracing Change: A sneak peek into the podcast's evolution, as it returns in March 2025 under the new name Midlife Reclaimed, focusing on supporting midlife women through burnout and transformation.</li><li>The Power of Rest: Why taking breaks is vital for burnout prevention and recovery, and how Shan plans to recharge during her two-month hiatus.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Shan also poses thoughtful questions for reflection, encouraging listeners to pause and consider their own journeys—looking back on lessons learned and setting intentions for the year ahead.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a reminder that while change and rest can feel uncomfortable, they are often the very things that propel us forward. Tune in for a moment of calm, connection, and inspiration as we wrap up the year together.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen now and prepare to step into 2025 with renewed energy and purpose.</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><strong>W: </strong>www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com</p><p><strong>Book: </strong>Nothing Left to Give: A Psychologist's Path Back www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/buy-my-book</p><p><strong>Blog: </strong>Lessons From a Burnt Out Psychologist www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/blog</p><p><strong>Social Media:</strong> @burnoutpsychologysupport</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Membership:</strong> Thriving Beyond Burnout Membership for Midlife Women Join WAITLIST for 2025 Launch - www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/thrive-beyond-burnout</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Be a guest:</strong> If you’d like to share your midlife burnout experience or are an expert in the field of midlife/burnout, please email shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.com.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> <em>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.</em></p>","author_name":"Shannon A Swales - Midlife Burnout & Women Over 40 Mentor"}