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Mar 2024
36m 57s

147 Sneaky Protection Mechanisms Keeping...

Carole Jean Whittington, Autistic Burnout Researcher at Whittington Well-Being
About this episode

Carole Jean delves into the intricate world of burnout with guest Kristen (Kiki) Wilkinson, a former Air BNB consultant. Together, they explore the hidden protection mechanisms that can trap individuals in burnout, such as trust issues, growth management challenges, and the importance of taking small steps toward Energy Mastery. Tune in to unravel these sneaky mechanisms and kickstart your journey out of burnout today!


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🔗 Connect with Kristen (Kiki) Wilkinson

Website: www.thrivemindcollaborative.com

Female Boss Retreat in May 2024: www.thrivemindcollaborative.com/retreat

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiki-wilkinson/



Time Stamps:

03:24  What is trust and its role within and without

14:17  Protection mechanisms

24:23  Growth Management

29:22  Female Boss Retreat May 2024



#BeyondChronicBurnout #BurnoutPrevention #TrustBuilding #SmallSteps #EnergyMastery

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