Caretaker Fatigue: What Is The Root Cause?

In this episode, I explore a crucial topic shaping healthcare today - caretaker fatigue. Join me as I delve into an enlightening conversation with my dear friend and Executive Coach, Catherine Wood. 

Cat shares invaluable insights about balancing work-life commitments and the importance of recognizing and meeting our personal needs for sustainable career longevity. 

Even if you feel like you've heard all there is about burnout, I promise this conversation brings fresh perspectives and tangible steps you can incorporate in your daily life. 

In today’s episode, we talk about:

• How to caretake without losing yourself
• The sneaky patterns in caretaking
• How to stop putting yourself last
• Setting boundaries that take care of YOU

If you liked this video, also check out:

• Navigating NP Burnout with Cait Donovan
• Nurse Practitioner Stress, Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
• When You Want To Give Up as a Nurse Practitioner

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:43 Discussing Caretaker Fatigue

01:18 Meet Catherine Wood

02:32 The Impact of the Pandemic on Caregivers

03:41 Caregiving and Burnout

05:16 Burnout Prevention

05:56 Caretaking and Codependency

06:53 Caretaking in Relationships

07:56 Meeting Your Own Needs

13:41 Overcoming Caretaking Habits

28:45 Understanding Your Needs

29:41 The Impact of Ignoring Your Needs

31:21 The Journey of Self-Discovery

34:36 Boundaries

34:54 Building Self-Trust

38:26 Nonviolent Communication

44:50 The Challenge of Change in Relationships

54:29 Transparency in Communication

Read the blog post here.

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