Burnout Isn’t Laziness: It Might Be Trauma

If you’re exhausted but can’t slow down, this episode will help you understand what’s driving it—and what to do right now to start recovering.

Lisa Urbanski sits down with Willie Handler, author of Out of the Shadows, to talk burnout, stress, and how generational trauma can quietly shape work habits, anxiety, and health.

You’ll learn 👇
🧠 How burnout can be a survival pattern (not a character flaw)
🧬 What generational trauma can look like in daily life
🚫 How to say “no” without guilt and stop overcommitting
🧠 Why therapy + self-reflection speed up healing
🫶 How to prioritize yourself while keeping your life running

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