2.5 When Extreme Burnout Causes FND | Lisa McHugh, Country Artist & Ciara Duffy, EnableOT.

About this episode

Martina Tierney discusses burnout and Functional Neurological Disorder with Lisa McHugh and Ciara Duffy.

In this episode of The Martina Tierney Podcast, Martina speaks with Occupational Therapist Ciara Duffy and country music star Lisa McHugh for an open and deeply personal conversation about Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), burnout, and recovery. Lisa shares her experience of how quickly life can change. At the height of a demanding career, the pressure and exhaustion of constant work began to take their toll, eventually leading to symptoms that would later be diagnosed as FND. Her storyoffers a powerful insight into the realities of living with a condition that is still widely misunderstood. Ciara brings the clinical perspective, explaining what FND is and how Occupational Therapy can play a vital role in helping people rebuild confidence, regain independence, and return to the activities that matter most in their lives. Together, the conversation explores the impact of burnout, the importance of understanding FND, and the transformative role healthcare professionals can play in supporting recovery. This episode is a thoughtful and hopeful discussion about resilience, compassionate care, and the difference the right support can make.

People in this episode

Host: Martina

Guests: Lisa McHugh, Ciara Duffy

Topics covered

• Functional Neurological Disorder
• burnout
• recovery
• Occupational Therapy

Keywords

• resilience
• compassionate care
• healthcare professionals
• independence

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