ER Doctor Teaches How to Overcome Burnout from a Body-Based Perspective w Dr. Laura Hays, MD

Burnout isn't just something that happens in your head, burnout isn't just Psychological, Burnout happens in your Body. In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Laura Hays from Lasting Impact Wellness on what causes burnout, how long term stress can impact our nervous system, and the practical ways we can overcome burnout.

In this informative and empowering video, we dive deep into the topic of burnout, exploring its causes and consequences. We provide practical tips and expert advice on how to overcome burnout and improve your mental health and stress management.

Discover proven strategies to reclaim your life and find balance. Our experts will guide you through effective techniques to prevent burnout, reduce stress, and boost your mental well-being. Learn about self-care practices, mindfulness, time management, and setting healthy boundaries.

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In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction.

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[erina]

I've heard the saying, "Construct a life you don't need a vacation from." Sometimes I think that seems out of touch, like life should be luxurious and lovely all of the time. But I think it might mean that we need to redesign life a little so that it's not so high strung and needing to be escaped from. Plenty of breaks and quiet time rather than margaritas on a beach.

[janethansen]

My burnout was very physical to where I basically had to spend weeks in bed, had widespread pain, chronic dizziness, all sorts of things, because I was under chronic stress for so long and I had no self awareness to recognise this. Still working on it.

[rwdswght]

Components of burnout:
1 emotional exhaustion
2 depersonalization
3 decreased personal accomplishment

[indulgence]

37:25 Exactly! I try to say all the time, "If you think you don't have 5 minutes to relax, you should probably take 10 minutes to relax."

[kzcwgjw]

The doctor is a gifted communicator. I like how she inserted herself into the narrative, showing that she too is human and prone to burnout. Too many other medical professionals would try to distance themselves personally and stick to presenting the 'objective data'. I got a lot out of this conversation, thanks.

[commoneuropeanstarling]

I also like the fact that Emma is admitting she is also affected by some of these issues. YouTube at its best.

[KrisMakesThings]

At about 33min into this, The doctor is talking about how she has conditioned herself to control her stress response. A person is able to do this but not forever. Overtime controlling or conditioning a stress response will eventually wear on the person. This doctor is young, and I know that over time, no human could keep up that pace. I personally believe every job, especially a high stress demanding one, has a life expectancy. I found this video Very educational and I appreciate all of your hard work in making these videos. Thank you so much.

[davidanderson]

I can really relate to this conversation. I worked as a surgical nurse in a level one trauma center. I’ve seen numerous times the worst it can get. After 18 months of retirement I’m still trying to find joy in my life again. I always assume the bad things will happen. I saw them on a weekly if not daily basis. I never used my sick days enough.

[delllaptop]

Last year, burnout, anxiety and depression hit me like a semi truck. I'm happy to say that after a year of work, EMDR and regular therapy. I am doing much better. This channel also had a big part in helping. Thank you.

[Joel]

What a great video, as a person with ADHD burnout is quite common. I've also felt a feeling called Anedonia where you are so overworked and stressed that you feel like just pulling the pin and not continuing. I think it's so important to take a step back and observe whats going on and considering your options to give yourself a bit of breathing room.

[Sh]

I have this. I kept saying “I’m done” “I’m out” and my biggest one is “I just don’t care anymore”. Forcing myself to work and the best decision was to say I’m taking a break. The issue is I’ve not yet seen anyone talking about self employed people. All seems to be focused around workers rather than business owners.

Just started my journey though so I hope I’ll find more info :)

[charlesmartel]

Unsolvable problems, keep scaring you, causing chronic stress, causing you to snap in your brain, causing the burn out....this is so helpfull👍

[RJones-tnvg]

This video explains so much of what happened to me this year. A couple of stressful losses and a whole lot of effort not leading to results.

[ChristinaPykles]

The more I learn about overcoming burnout, the more I feel I’m never going to recover. I’ve tried it all, I’m trapped in hell.

[Jessica_PMHNP]

I just discovered something new if someone wants to try it…I’ve been dealing with some trauma responses and got back in to journaling by doing “rage journaling.” So what I did was write it all out scratch it all out on the paper…instead of lashing out I wrote it and let it all out so I can let it all go!! Doing this is helping me to start journaling again! I seriously felt better after!! I haven’t been able to do anything today bc I’m sick so having this as another outlet is so great! Definitely underestimated tool to add to your toolbox!!

[naomimellor]

Thanks for this video. I had every symptom you talk about at the beginning of 2023. I found your YouTube channel and your video about scheduling worry time everyday. This was a game changer for me in finding a sustainable way to manage chronic stress. I started off with a list of 30 things I was worried about but after 4 days the worry list was down to 10 items and within a week it reduced to 4. This improved my sleep massively. By 2023 I’d changed my job, lost 35 pounds and could recognise when I felt stressed and had the mechanisms to cope with my feelings of stress.

[azlizzie]

This is awesome. Thank you for your time and energy for putting this together.

[ShesHeatherLee]

I recently took some vacation time to help with my burnout (I’m in the social work/disability services field), and it was miserable. The only good that came of it was the realization that I was trying to run away from my stress and stressors, and all I did was pack it up and bring it with me. Which led to guilt over being stressed while on leave, and so on… such a terrible and isolating loop to be stuck in.

[georgiaurso]

This episode made me realize how much I appreciate and resonate with Emma's approach to managing anxiety. While I don't think Dr. Hays's advice is wrong for some people, "pause and breath" is something I've heard over and over again that never really clicked with me. Emma's other suggestions for activating the parasympathetic response such as EFT tapping have proved much more effective for me. Additionally, I can't stress how much of a breakthrough Emma's talks about how "you are not your thoughts" and letting go of guilt and shame for automatic negative thoughts and intrusive thoughts have been for me. Instead of judging myself and spiraling into anxiety because of a negative thought, I can let the thought pass through my brain without engaging with it. Thank you Emma for your unique perspectives and approaches to dealing with anxiety, you have helped me break free of cycles I had been repeating since I was in middle school.

[ashleybecker]

This was so helpful and filled with doable and practical advice. Thank you!