236 - 5 Surprising Causes of Burnout

236 - 5 Surprising Causes of Burnout

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Why do I feel lonely even when my life is full?

573. You have a full life. People who love you. A calendar that barely has room to breathe. And somehow, underneath all of it, you still feel alone. Today Dr. Judy Ho unpacks the loneliness that nobody talks about — the kind that lives inside a full life — why it happens, what it ...  Show more

Have you always been "a lot"? You might be a highly sensitive person

572. If you were ever told you were too sensitive, too intense, or that you feel things too much — this episode is for you. The Highly Sensitive Person trait affects 15–30% of the population, shows up in over 100 animal species, and has measurable differences on brain scans. It i ...  Show more

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