Burnout, Fatigue, and the Body Behind the Curtain

About this episode

Jenna Kantor discusses the impact of burnout and fatigue on performers' bodies and offers actionable strategies for recovery.

In this episode of The Performers Happiness in the Arts Podcast (Pharts Podcast), host Jenna Kantor — performer and physical therapist — explores how burnout shows up in your body and why ignoring fatigue can increase your risk for injury. You’ll learn: - How chronic stress disrupts recovery and performance - Why burnout isn’t a mindset issue — it’s a body issue too - Simple, actionable ways to restore energy and protect your physical health If you’ve ever pushed through exhaustion because “the show must go on,” this episode will help you reconnect with your body and rediscover joy in your craft. 🎧 Tune in now — and grab Jenna’s free performer health resources at jennakantorpt.com for more tools to prevent injuries, manage fatigue, and keep your art sustainable.

People in this episode

Host: Jenna Kantor

Topics covered

• burnout
• fatigue
• physical health
• performing arts

Keywords

• chronic stress
• energy restoration
• injury prevention

Mentioned in this episode

Products: performer health resources

Books & works: The Performers Happiness in the Arts Podcast

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