In this powerful episode of Intake Talk Show, Licensed Mental Health Professional Bertha Barrett sits down with therapist and yoga psychology expert Amanda Baker, LCSW for an eye-opening conversation about burnout—what it really is, why it’s skyrocketing, and how to finally break free from the cycle.If you’ve ever wondered:✨ “Am I burned out or just tired?”✨ “Why does life feel so heavy right now?”✨ “Why is social media draining me?”✨ “Why do my relationships feel overwhelming?”…this conversation is for you.We go deep into:🔹 The real difference between stress, exhaustion, and burnout🔹 How the pandemic blurred every boundary—work, home, relationships, identity🔹 Why social media burnout is hitting people harder than ever🔹 The role of boundaries (with yourself + others) in preventing burnout🔹 Why anxiety + depression often show up as burnout before we even notice🔹 How people-pleasing, over-functioning, and “traditional roles” fuel emotional exhaustion🔹 How to listen to your body’s signals before burnout takes over🔹 Why even 1–2 people impacted by your voice MATTERS (stop chasing the numbers!)Amanda offers a compassionate, grounded look at burnout as a messenger, not a failure—showing you how exhaustion is often a sign that you’re living out of alignment with your true self.Bertha reflects on her own experiences with post-COVID burnout, social media overwhelm, and how reclaiming boundaries and rest changed everything.This episode will help you redefine:💛 How you show up in relationships💛 What you owe yourself💛 What you DON’T owe the world💛 And how to start healing from the inside outIf you're dealing with burnout, emotional exhaustion, anxiety, people-pleasing, boundary fatigue, or social media overwhelm — this will speak directly to your soul.

👉 Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2 of this incredible conversation!🔗 Official Website🌐 www.intaketalkshow.comDisclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a therapist-patient relationship.00:00 – Welcome to Intake Talk Show01:00 – Why burnout is skyrocketing03:00 – Pandemic + blurred boundaries06:40 – Burnout vs. being tired10:30 – Types of burnout beyond work13:30 – Burnout + boundaries17:00 – People-pleasing + emotional exhaustion23:00 – Social media burnout28:00 – Anxiety, depression & burnout32:00 – The power of small impact34:20 – Final message + Part 2 teaser#Burnout #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #Boundaries #SelfCare #TraumaHealing #PandemicBurnout #SocialMediaBurnout #EmotionalHealth #TherapistTalk #IntakeTalkShow #MentalHealthMatters #WellnessJourney #HealingJourney #StressManagement #SignsOfBurnout #Amandabaker #youamazeme