Avery Thatcher, Navigating Stress, Burnout, and Self-Care Strategies, Episode 342

Today, we’re tackling a topic that all of us have experienced at some time in our lives: burnout. It’s a pervasive issue across all sectors of society, but the good news is, there are simple, actionable steps that you can begin today. To guide us through this process, I'm thrilled to introduce Avery Thatcher. She began her career as an ICU Registered Nurse, where she witnessed firsthand how many of her patients' severe health issues were linked to chronic stress. Driven by a desire to shift from reactive to proactive care, Avery stepped away from the ICU to launch her own business focused on helping high achievers prevent and reverse the negative health effects of stress. Today, Avery will share not only practical tips to kickstart your recovery from burnout but also her personal story, which might just be the survival guide someone out there needs. So let’s dive into this vital conversation and learn how we can better manage our stress and reclaim our health and vitality. In This Episode: Join Avery Thatcher on an illuminating journey from registered nurse to stress management coach, unveiling the inception of "Becoming Avery" and its profound impact. Dive into Avery's pioneering approach to wellness practices and medical insights, prioritizing self-compassion and embracing acceptance for holistic well-being. Explore the nuanced differences between stress and burnout, gaining valuable insights into their diverse manifestations and implications for personal health. Empower yourself with the ability to identify early signs of burnout, equipping you with proactive self-care strategies to navigate life's challenges with resilience. Discover the concept of energy batteries, including physical, mental, emotional, and fulfillment energy, and learn how to optimize their balance for optimal vitality. Elevate your self-care routine with practical strategies, including effective techniques to regularly switch off the stress response and promote holistic well-being. Avery Thatcher specializes in empowering clients to reclaim their health and vitality through a holistic approach encompassing mindset strategies, embodiment practices, meditation, philosophy, and yoga. With a focus on supporting highly sensitive high achiever individuals who have encountered major setbacks, Avery offers personalized one-on-one sessions and leads the transformative group coaching program, the Mindset Reboot Program. “Burnout is not a stress management problem, it is an energy management problem.” ~Avery Thatcher To learn more about Avery, you can visit her website, you can also connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram. Avery Thatcher's Show Notes