Avoiding Burnout: Understanding Adrenal Fatigue with Dr. Lauren Skattum

Being a lawyer is a tough job. We’ve all heard the term “burnout”, maybe we even see it as just “something that happens occasionally” given our jobs, but most of us aren’t familiar with what all this stress is really doing to our bodies.  Montana is joined by Dr. Skattum to discuss the impacts of adrenal fatigue, burnout, and stress on the body, particularly for high-performing individuals like attorneys. They discuss practical strategies for managing stress, recognizing the signs of burnout, and making health a priority, whether you're a busy professional or managing a demanding home life. Tune in to learn how small changes can make a big difference in your overall well-being and productivity. Additional Resources: A Physician’s Guide for How Attorneys Can Avoid Burnout and Optimize Their Lifestyles How Lawyers Can Implement a High-Quality Diet for Optimal Health Directory of Lawyer Assistance Programs Associate Producer: Julie Merow (00:00) - Introduction (01:04) - How high stress jobs affect your body (02:59) - How to identify hidden stress signals (07:00) - What is Adrenal Fatigue (10:13) - Early warning signs of adrenal fatigue (14:03) - Practical Tips to manage your stress (17:15) - Little changes we can implement to help ourselves (23:53) - How our employers can work to help us be healthy (27:01) - Clearing up misconceptions and finding a long-term solution (30:47) - How to recover from burnout (34:05) - Finding your balance and managing your stress (37:53) - Resources available to help you Click here to view the episode transcript.