Why You Keep Burning Out (and How to Break the Cycle for Good) with Sheridan Ruth

Do you ever feel like burnout just keeps finding you, no matter how many breaks you take or boundaries you set? The truth is, the real work begins in your nervous system. In this episode, we’re joined by Sheridan Ruth, nervous system specialist, trauma therapist, and author of Somatic Intelligence for Success. With clients across continents and her own powerful personal journey, Sheridan teaches us how to regulate, heal, and lead without sacrificing our well-being. Through heartfelt storytelling and science-backed practices, Sheridan explains how somatic intelligence can shift our relationship with work, stress, and self-worth. She walks us through the differences between productivity and alignment, the myths we carry about “hard work,” and how our body stories—often passed down through generations—shape how we show up today. If you’ve ever felt like you were doing everything “right” but still exhausted, this episode is a wake-up call and a comfort all at once. Tune in to episode 216 of Joy Found Here to learn how creating safety in your body can unlock the ease, energy, and freedom you've been craving. In This Episode, You Will Learn:What nervous system regulation actually is and why it matters (04:25)Why your money mindset might be inherited from your parents or ancestors (07:20)The story of a client whose body equated safety with holding onto money (08:10)What it means to let ease coexist with hard work (13:30)How Sheridan healed from trauma and built a full-time coaching business (18:58)Why emotions only last 90 seconds when we don’t resist them (17:14)The difference between external achievement and internal emptiness (20:50)How trauma gets passed down through generations, and how to break the cycle (25:12)Why the simple act of choosing changes everything (26:37) Connect with Sheridan Ruth:WebsiteInstagramFacebookListen to the Sustainable Success PodcastGet a copy of Sheridan's book: Somatic Intelligence for Success: Nervous System Alignment to Prevent Burnout and Leave an Impact Let's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.