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The Silent Struggler: When “I’m Fine” Is Hiding Full-Blown Burnout

Shift Happens: The Health Podcast for Healthcare Workers

Release Date: 07/02/2025

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Shift Happens: The Health Podcast for Healthcare Workers

In this episode of Shift Happens, we’re breaking down realistic time management strategies designed for healthcare workers. No overcomplicated planners or Pinterest-perfect schedules. Just practical, real-world tips to help you manage your time, protect your energy, and actually enjoy life outside of work! We'll dive into:  What's really taking your time and how to take it back! A real life example of how to time block per day! The biggest tips on time management as a healthcare worker.   📝  👯‍♀️ 🩺

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You’ve got polished scrubs, a forced smile, and your “I’m fine” game is strong. But inside? You’re running on fumes and hiding it from everyone. This episode is for my Silent Strugglers, the healthcare women who hold it all together on the outside while falling apart on the inside.

In this raw and honest conversation, we’re uncovering:

  • Why your high-functioning burnout is easy to miss (even by you)

  • How perfectionism is keeping you stuck in silence

  • What to do when asking for help feels like failure

  • Real strategies to finally get support (without judgment)

If you're tired of pretending you're okay and you just want someone to see the real you behind the badge, this episode will feel like a warm hug and a gentle wake-up call.

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