Jo Love | The magic of therapy for beating burnout
In this episode, I chat with Jo Love, a trainee psychotherapist, award-winning mental health advocate, artist and author.
* So there are no surprises, there is a trigger warning for this episode as our conversation discusses depression, anxiety and suicide ideation. *
You may already follow Jo’s fabulous Instagram feed that's full to the brim with brilliant mental health wisdom and illustrations , or perhaps you've read her incredible book Therapy is… magic: an essential guide to the ups, downs and life-changing experiences of talking therapy.
Jo regularly speaks, writes, hosts events, and talks about mental health sharing her experiences of mental illness, including depression, anxiety, and burnout. She is a mental health ambassador for various brands and consults on how we can look after our mental health and help break the stigma that still sadly surrounds getting support.
In this beautifully honest conversation, Jo talks about:
- Her lifelong experiences of burnout
- The glamourisation of overworking and the overachieving badge of honour we embrace
- Why therapy is an important part of burnout recovery
- How therapy helped her quieten her inner critic
- The number one burnout sign in empathic people
- The importance of setting boundaries
- Suicide ideation and what Jo learned from suicide training
- Being gentle with ourselves and our expectations of recovery time
- The tiny grain of hope we all have, even on the dark days
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Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you’re having a rough time or concerned that you’re experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance tailored for you.
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