Burnout, the Nervous System & Beyond Mindset — with Christina Theo

In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, we’re joined by Christina Theo, Coaching Psychologist, to explore a topic that so many are experiencing yet few fully understand: Burnout and Nervous System Dysregulation.

Drawing on both her professional and personal experience, Christina helps us unpack what’s really going on beneath the surface when we feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in cycles we can’t seem to think our way out of. We explore the difference between coaching and therapy, and how working with the body (somatics) can unlock deeper, more sustainable change. We dig into

• What burnout actually is beyond just being “tired”

• How nervous system dysregulation shows up in everyday life

• Why insight and awareness alone are often not enough for lasting change

This is a thoughtful, eye-opening conversation that moves beyond mindset and into the felt experience of being human, it offers a new lens on healing, growth, and what it really takes to create lasting change.

If you’ve ever felt like you “know what to do” but still can’t seem to shift, this episode will help you understand why and what might help instead.

🎧 Listen now and discover a deeper way to support your wellbeing.