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171. Dr. Claire Plumbly: Is your nervous system stuck in burnout?
56 minutes Posted Jul 23, 2025 at 6:00 am.
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Today, I'm hanging out with Dr. Claire Plumbly — Clinical Psychologist, EMDR Consultant, and author of The Trauma of Burnout. She's also the founder of Plum Psychology, a UK-based center specializing in trauma-informed care.

In today's episode, we unpack... 

  • The difference between stress and burnout
  • Why burnout isn't your fault 
  • The invisible load that so many women carry
  • How burnout and trauma are connected
  • The impact chronic stress has on your mental health 
  • What it looks like when burnout leads to nervous system shutdown
  • How to spot signs of burnout
  • Simple ways to help your nervous system feel safe
  • How our inner critic might be fueling burnout 

...and so much more. 

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