In response to a topic that seeps into every aspect of our lives, I sat down with Dr. Melissa Cugliari, Naturopathic Doctor and expert in naturopathy dermatology, digestive health, and hormones, to explore the burnout cycle, the science behind it, and practical strategies that support personal and professional longevity.
Dr. Melissa is a wealth of knowledge in the world of well-being and also happens to be my naturopathic doctor. In our conversation, Dr. Melissa illustrates the key biomarkers of burnout from a clinical perspective, as well as its early indicators. We discuss the three stages of burnout and how boundaries can support burnout’s mental-emotional impact. She also shares how to add more “deposits” to your energetic bank account and the effect that protein, boundaries, and support have on aiding an overstressed, overworked nervous system. 
We also take a deep dive into intentional self-care and awareness around cycles and seasonality. Dr. Melissa details supplements and lifestyle tools to nourish the body and protect it against the burnout cycle. Finally, we discuss removing narratives in order to create a new reality for ourselves and others. 
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. 
Topics Covered:

Neglecting of needs and the ability to recover from burnout

Boundaries and the mental-emotional impact of burnout 

Tell-tale signs and symptoms of burnout 

The three stages of burnout and ways to add a “deposit”

Key burnout biomarkers 

The healthy relationship between diet + boundaries + support and burnout  

Supplements + solutions to support yourself in a burnout cycle


Resources Mentioned:

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Research on Biomarkers of Clinician Burnout 


Guest Info: 

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