Dr. Santina Wheat knew how to show up for everyone—her patients, her learners, her family. But somewhere along the way, she stopped showing up for herself. In this episode, we unpack the quiet descent into burnout, the invisible pressure on high performers to always say yes, and the breaking point that changed everything. From working through a miscarriage to ignoring her own capacity in the name of service, Santina’s story isn’t just about medicine—it’s about boundaries, people-pleasing, and reclaiming your soul’s purpose.
If you’ve ever felt like hard work is the only way to prove your worth, or that saying “no” comes with guilt, this conversation will land deeply. We also explore how Do Not Disturb mode became a radical act of self-care—and why burnout isn’t just a healthcare problem, but a culture-wide one.
Episode Highlights:
- Getting into medicine and discovering early purpose
- Experiencing burnout as a healthcare professional and mom
- Why boundaries feel impossible for high performers
- The small boundary shift that changed everything
- How to recognize burnout before it takes over
Chapters:
Why I Became a Doctor — 01:08
The Silent Build-Up to Burnout — 03:43
When Boundaries Feel Impossible — 13:49
A Miscarriage, a Moment, a Wake-Up Call — 11:44
The Smallest Boundary That Changed Everything — 20:53
How to Spot Burnout Before It Breaks You — 32:45
Connect with Dr. Santina Wheat:
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Boundaries workshop https://burnouttobalanced.my.canva.site/boundaries-that-stick
Website: www.santinawheat.com
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