Culture Focused Practice

In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice Podcast, I’m kicking off a three-part series on burnout—because let’s be real, if you own a group practice, burnout is probably lurking around the corner (or already sitting in your passenger seat, eating your snacks).

We’re talking about the real burnout traps that practice owners fall into—the ones that go beyond just working too much. Burnout isn’t just about long hours; it’s about chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, and feeling like you’ve completely lost control over your work and its meaning. Sound familiar? Thought so.

I’m busting some common burnout myths, calling out the sneaky false beliefs that keep you stuck, and highlighting the warning signs that scream, “Hey, you’re running on fumes!” This episode lays the groundwork for the next two in the series—where we’ll tackle boundaries (the ones that actually work) and how to lead your team without running yourself into the ground.

Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to the Culture Focused Practice Podcast
00:23 What Burnout Really Is (Hint: It’s Not Just Overworking)
02:32 The Biggest Myths About Burnout
03:52 Emotional Exhaustion and That "Lost Control" Feeling
05:29 Can You Burn Out Doing What You Love? (Yep.)
12:43 The Physical and Emotional Warning Signs of Burnout
18:56 The Lies You Tell Yourself That Keep You Stuck
24:52 When You’ve Hit the Final Stage (And What Comes Next)

🔥 If this episode hit home, then I need you inside the Culture Focused Practice Membership - because fixing burnout isn’t just about self-care, it’s about building a practice that doesn’t chew you up and spit you out (and then do it again, like some chum from a cow [cows haev three stomachs, btw, so that's a lot of chewing up and spitting out]). Get the support, strategy, and sanity-saving tools you need inside the membership! Join me today!!