The Lie About Self-Compassion That’s Burning You Out
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The Lie About Self-Compassion That’s Burning You Out
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About this listen
In a season where everything feels loud, heavy, and urgent, many of us are exhausted while still expecting ourselves to function at full capacity.
In this episode, Samantha Edu explores one of the most damaging lies about self-compassion and how it quietly fuels burnout. What many people are calling “stress” right now is often a threat response. When the world feels unstable, our nervous systems stay on high alert, and compassion can feel like something we can’t afford.
This conversation is about staying awake to the world without burning yourself to the ground, choosing impact without self-erasure, and leading yourself with care in chaotic times.
Brown Heart Affirmation:
I can be honest about what’s happening without abandoning myself.
I can choose impact that does not cost me my humanity.
💛 Support & Next Steps
If your capacity has shifted but your calling hasn’t, you don’t have to navigate that alone.
Learn more about individual therapy and the burnout support group:
https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-edu/
Share this episode with someone who’s functioning, but not okay.