Ep. 2: Breaking the Cycle of Burnout: Self-Discovery, Restoring Mental Health, and Rebuilding Fragmentation

🎙️ Breaking the Cycle of Burnout: Self-Discovery, Restoring Mental Health, and Rebuilding Fragmentation

Guest Starring: Phenae ✨

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Phenae as we dive into the heart of creativity, mental health, and rediscovering yourself amidst burnout and societal expectations. This episode uncovers the raw truths about navigating life’s challenges as a creative and embracing self-expression as a vital part of survival.

Topics Covered:

🌟 Who Is Phenae?
Get to know Phenae through a set of personal and thoughtful questions designed to break the ice and reveal her journey, from small, life-changing moments to her advice for her younger self.

🧠 Mental Health & Advocacy
Phenae shares the importance of early psych assessments, breaking the stigma surrounding undiagnosed mental disorders in young Black girls, and why it’s never too late to take charge of your mental health.

🎨 Burnout & Creativity
Explore the "gifted-to-burnt-out pipeline" and how creatives can listen to themselves, find rest, and reclaim their passion in a world that often demands too much.

🌍 Community Concerns
Dive into the complexities of fragmentation within communities, the mislabeling of dissociation as rudeness, and the tension between self-care and self-centeredness.

🧩 Rebuilding Fragmentation
Gain insights on how to embrace authenticity, humility, and autonomy while navigating self-fragmentation and the societal pressures creatives face.

💡 Book Recommendation: This episode highlights The Body Keeps Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D., a groundbreaking exploration of how trauma impacts the body and mind, offering insights into healing and reclaiming control over your life.

🎵 Songs Mentioned:

• "Chill Baby" by SZA (Album: SOS Deluxe LANA)
• "Men at the Garden" by Kendrick Lamar (Album: GNX)

💬 Community Q&A:
We answer questions from listeners about finding balance, breaking creative blocks, and staying connected to your passion while navigating mental health challenges.

💡 Resource of the Week:

This week, we’re spotlighting tools and strategies to help you take your first steps toward creative recovery and mental wellness.

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