What If Overworking Is A Trauma Reflex
From A Contagious Smile Podcast by Victora Cuore; A Contagious Smile, Who Kicked First, Domestic Violence Survivor, Advocate, Motivational Coach, Special Needs, Abuse Support, Life Skill Classes, Special Needs Social Groups
April 13, 2026 · 39 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the signs of burnout and the impact of overworking as a trauma reflex, emphasizing the importance of self-care and balance.
Send us Fan Mail Burnout does not always look like falling apart. Sometimes it looks like answering messages at midnight, working seven days a week, and telling yourself you will rest after the next task. We get honest about what happens when your life becomes one long to do list, why “just push through” stops working, and how switching things up can be the difference between staying steady and giving up. Along the way, our newest golden retriever River Rose tries to steal the mic and reminds...
People in this episode
Host: Victora Cuore
Topics covered
- burnout
- work-life balance
- trauma reflex
- self-care
- mental health
Keywords
- burnout
- overworking
- trauma reflex
- self-care
- mental health
- work-life balance
- stress management
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