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Shannon Swales: From Burnout to Recovery-Turning Lemons into Lemonade
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Shannon Swales: From Burnout to Recovery-Turning Lemons into Lemonade

Hello and welcome to our podcast, where we bring you inspiring stories from health practitioners who have transformed their own health or their clients. Today, we have with us Shannon Swales, a clinical psychologist who suffered a mental breakdown due to burnout. Shannon recognized the signs and symptoms of burnout in herself and took the necessary steps to recover. She has since quit her job and now focuses on helping others who are struggling with burnout. In this episode, Shannon will share her personal experience with burnout and help us understand the warning signs, risk factors, and when to seek professional help.

Today, I'm honored to have Shannon join us on the podcast. Her expertise and insights into burnout will help us better understand the signs and symptoms, when to seek professional help, and the risk factors associated with this all-too-common issue. Together, we aim to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of burnout and signpost some self-care routines and when to seek help. So, without further ado, let's welcome Shannon and delve into this crucial conversation about burnout prevention and recovery.

In this episode, you will discover:

·       Shannon’s personal experience with burnout and how she recovered from it.

·       Warning signs of burnout, the risk factors associated with it, and when to seek professional help.

·       The impact of burnout on our overall well-being and the importance of self-care in preventing burnout.

·       Research on how the role of organizations in creating a healthy work environment and the responsibility of individuals to prioritize their mental health. For resources and links, go to https://pharmacistedit.com/shannon-swales/  

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