Burnout isn’t a failure — it’s your body’s way of asking for help.

In this post, we’ll explore how burnout shows up physically, emotionally, and mentally, why it’s often misunderstood, and how a trauma-informed, somatic approach can guide true healing. If you’ve ever felt frozen, exhausted, or blamed yourself for “not doing enough,” this is for you.

Burnout isn’t just about being busy — it’s often rooted in survival patterns from earlier life experiences. If you’re a trauma survivor feeling exhausted, you’re not alone, and healing is possible.

When we think about burnout, we often picture overwork, stress, or exhaustion. But the deeper truth is that for many people — especially trauma survivors — burnout isn't just about doing too much. It’s about survival patterns that were set in motion long before adulthood.