62 - Anna Schaffner | The Exhaustion Epidemic: Why Can’t We Keep Up?

On this episode Rachael dives into the topic of burnout and how it affects our mental and physical health with Anna Schaffner, an academic, author, and coach specialising in the fascinating subject of exhaustion. While new technologies have made our lives more comfortable in many ways, they have also generated new stressors. Email is a significant stressor for many of us, taking away from our actual jobs and creating psychosocial stressors that can lead to a lack of hope for the future. We discuss the various factors that can contribute to burnout and emphasise the importance of rest and self-care, as well as developing kinder self-narratives. Rachael shares her personal experience with burnout and offers advice on how to take small steps towards positive change, using the metaphor of a garden to illustrate the effort needed to improve our mental health. So, sit back, relax, and join us for an informative and inspiring conversation on preventing and overcoming burnout.

 

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @ on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk  for all links.

WORK WITH RACHAEL: 

Corporate wellbeing training on stress and burnout 

1:1 EFT Therapy work 

Join Happy Habits Club

 

ABOUT ANNA:

Join me in welcoming Anna Schaffner, an academic, author, and coach specialising in the fascinating subject of exhaustion. As a former Professor of Cultural History, Anna has authored notable works including Exhaustion: A History and The Art of Self-Improvement. Her writing has graced platforms like the Times Literary Supplement, Guardian, and Psychology Today, while her research has been discussed on BBC Radio 4 and featured in Vogue and National Geographic. With a passion for guiding individuals from exhaustion to vitality, Anna combines cutting-edge coaching techniques with ancient wisdom, integrating Stoic philosophy and radical acceptance practices. Don't miss her valuable insights on our podcast episode, as she illuminates our relationship with energy and rest.

https://www.annakschaffner.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-katharina-schaffner-7b2119181/

 

USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help:

• addaction: https://www.addaction.org.uk/
• Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
• Samaritans: Call for free on 116 123, or visit https://www.samaritans.org/
• Anxiety UK: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk