E95: Burnout, Boundaries, and The Birth Worker

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We explore burnout and boundaries in birth work with candor and care, from compassion fatigue to practical systems that protect energy and improve outcomes. We share tools for communication, caseload limits, backup plans, debriefing, rest, and reconnecting with joy.

• symptoms of burnout in doulas and caregivers
• compassion fatigue and emotional load
• on-call life, identity and fear of letting clients down
• culture of hustle versus balance
• communication windows and phone settings
• client caps and counting collateral time
• backup systems and shift handoffs
• planned recovery days and true time off
• not inheriting client challenges
• debriefing, mentorship and peer support
• continuing education as renewed purpose
• transition rituals and non-work hobbies
• choosing one boundary to start this week
• modeling self-care for clients and family

Reach out and make a human connection today—text or call a friend, meet for a walk, or lunch. Choose one boundary this week and honor it.

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Show Credits

Host: Angie Rosier 
Music: Michael Hicks 
Photographer: Toni Walker
Episode Artwork: Nick Greenwood 
Producer: Gillian Rosier Frampton
Voiceover: Ryan Parker