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February 7, 2025 โ€ข 61 mins


This week, we sit down withDr Naomi Fisher, psychologist and co-author ofThe Teenagerโ€™s Guide to Burnout, to discuss how modern schooling, social media, and pressure to achieve are pushing teens towards burnout. ๐Ÿ˜ฐ

๐ŸŽ’Key topics in this episode:

  • What burnoutreally is & how it differs from anxiety or depression
  • Why teenagers are more stressed than ever before ๐Ÿ˜ฉ
  • Thered flags of burnout every parent & educator should know ๐Ÿšจ
  • Howschool pressure, social media, and lack of choice fuel burnout ๐Ÿ”ฅ
  • Practicalways teens can take back control of their learning & wellbeing ๐Ÿ’ก

This episode isa must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about teenage mental health. ๐ŸŒฑ

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๐ŸŽค 00:00 โ€“Intro: Haunted cats & season updates ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿ‘ป
๐Ÿ“š 02:00 โ€“Introducing Naomi Fisher & her book on teenage burnout
๐Ÿ”ฅ 05:00 โ€“What burnout actually is & why teens are at risk
๐Ÿซ 10:00 โ€“School pressure vs. mental health: what needs to change?
๐Ÿ“ฑ 15:30 โ€“The role of social media & online communities in burnout
๐Ÿง  22:00 โ€“How parents & educators can support burnt-out teens
๐Ÿš€ 30:00 โ€“Why quitting can be a good thing (and how to do it!)
๐ŸŒณ 40:00 โ€“Forest School, agency & alternative education solutions

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๐Ÿ’กEver felt burnt out as a teen? Or know a young person struggling with stress?Drop a comment below or email us atadmin@forestschoolpodcast.com!

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