1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 What if your healing journey has become another way to exhaust yourself? In this episode of The Embodied Podcast, I'm joined by therapist and energy strategist Sara Kassem for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, shame, nervous system safety, hypervigilance, and what happens when healing itself becomes another form of self-exploitation. Together, we explore why so many of us confuse constant vigilance with safety, how burnout can become a way of life, and what it actually takes to reclaim our energy without sacrificing ourselves in the process. In this episode, we discuss: • The hidden burnout of always trying to heal • Hypervigilance, nervous system safety, and chronic exhaustion • The difference between feeling safe and constantly protecting yourself • Shame, embarrassment, and the surprising role of &quot;cringe&quot; • Recovering from Superwoman syndrome and over-functioning • Why healing can become another form of self-exploitation • Restoring pride and integrity in how you use your energy • Joy as an antidote to apathy and burnout • Character, trust, and choosing the right thing over the easy thing • Small, consistent actions that create lasting transformation Whether you're navigating burnout, chronic stress, people-pleasing, or a season of deep personal healing, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on what it really means to feel safe, trust yourself, and stop carrying more than is yours. Thanks for watching! — https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethdialto Connect with Sara: https://www.rebelwithacause.ca/ Connect with Elizabeth: https://elizabethdialto.com/links Embodied with Elizabeth DiAlto https://elizabethdialto.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42289570/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/050505/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/42289570