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Why You’re Still Burned Out (Even After a Weekend Off)
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You took the weekend off, but somehow still woke up tired on Monday. Why? This week, Work Besties Who Podcast welcomes Anna Hindell — a Gestalt Psychotherapist and Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher — who’s redefining how we think about burnout, stress, and recovery.
Anna shares how true healing begins by reconnecting with your body, not just your thoughts. Together, we unpack why high achievers stay stuck in burnout cycles, how to recognize the early signs, and a simple one-minute grounding practice you can start using today.
Listen if you’ve ever:
💎 Felt exhausted even after “resting”
💎 Said “I’m fine” when you weren’t
💎 Needed a reminder to slow down — without guilt
🕒 Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 – Intro | Why burnout doesn’t go away with time off
02:00 – Anna’s path from movement to mind-body therapy
05:00 – What Gestalt Therapy actually means (“making the whole whole”)
09:00 – The link between your physical body and emotional burnout
12:00 – When over-functioning turns into avoidance
15:00 – How community and friendship help heal stress
19:00 – Micro-moments that reset your nervous system
24:00 – Anna’s one-minute body scan for calm
27:00 – Jess & Claude’s reflections and takeaways
🧘 Key Takeaways
- Burnout isn’t solved by more rest — it’s solved by awareness.
- Your body often notices stress before your brain admits it.
- Connection (to self and to others) is medicine.
- A minute of breathing with awareness can change your entire day.
👤 Guest: Anna Hindell
Anna is a Gestalt Psychotherapist and Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher based in New York City, helping adults, teens, and couples reconnect to themselves through movement, mindfulness, and body awareness.
Website: www.annahindell.com
Instagram: @annahindellpsychotherapy
Facebook: Anna Hindell, LCSW-R, CIYT
LinkedIn: Anna Hindell, LCSW-R, CIYT
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Chapters
1. Opening And Guest Introduction (00:00:00)
2. What Gestalt Therapy Really Is (00:01:31)
3. Working With Parts And The Chair (00:03:23)
4. Feeling Anger In The Body (00:06:42)
5. Needs, Interruptions, And Protection (00:09:20)
6. Where Yoga Meets Psychotherapy (00:11:33)
7. Defining Burnout Beyond Tired (00:14:16)
8. Noticing Needs In Real Time (00:18:38)
9. Why Outside Support Helps (00:22:09)
10. Community As Food For The Soul (00:25:29)
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