Welcome back to Triage for the Soul: first aid for the burned out and overwhelmed.

In this episode, Fiona explores what true connection means, not the surface-level routines of productivity, but the deeper sense of belonging, safety, and presence we all need for healing.

So often we distract ourselves, even with good practices like food, movement, and sleep. But real burnout recovery requires us to slow down, listen to our bodies, and tune into how we truly feel.

This conversation is an invitation to gently reconnect with yourself, to remember that burnout isn’t a personal failure, it’s a natural response to carrying too much for too long. Through reflection and gentle practices, Fiona shares how to begin your journey of emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and self-compassion.

Time Stamps:

0:06 Introduction & Purpose

1:41 Living in Survival Mode

2:44 Understanding Burnout

4:34 What Safety Feels Like

6:35 Memories of my Nana & Connection

11:46 Reconnection Is a Path

15:07 Silent Retreats & Self-Connection

20:52 Final Reflections & Closing

Resources Mentioned

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