323. Navigating Burnout & Depression: Dr. Elizabeth Sharp Talks Symptoms, Treatment & Finding Joy In The Every Day

21 Oct 2024 • 45 min • EN
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I recently shared some sentiments on my personal struggle with burnout and depression, and I heard from so many of you experiencing the same thing and looking for some answers. Enter Dr. Elizabeth Sharp, the founder and medical director at Health Meets Wellness. We do a dive deep into the topics of burnout and seasonal depression, and we talk the signs and symptoms, how to distinguish between the two, treatment options (with or without medication), and helpful daily practices to improve overall wellbeing and mental health.   IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Sharp’s background and her Health Meets Wellness practice (4:07) A deep dive into burnout: what it is and why it happens (9:30) The difference between burnout and seasonal depression (11:40) What happens to our bodies during seasonal shifts (16:15) Symptoms of seasonal depression (21:25) What to expect when going on medication for something like seasonal depression (25:05) Evaluating whether it’s time to revisit medication (31:40) Alternatives to medication when suffering from burnout or seasonal depression (32:56) The impact of gratitude practices on overall wellbeing and mental health (36:55) Dr. Sharp’s tips for combating burnout throughout the day (39:21) SOCIAL @dr.elizabethsharp @healthmeetswellness ⁠⁠⁠@emilyabbate⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@hurdlepodcast⁠⁠⁠ OFFERS LMNT | Head to drinklmnt.com/hurdle to get a free sample pack with any purchase (including the chocolate LMNT for the colder months!)  JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Hurdle Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ASK ME A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!⁠

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