S2E1 What happens when you do everything “right”—and still burn out?
About this episode
This episode explores the paradox of burnout among successful leaders and the importance of understanding the internal foundations of practice.
What happens when you do everything “right”—and still burn out? In this first full episode of The Rooted Practice Podcast , Dr. Alex Swenson-Ridley introduces the core idea behind the show: the practice beneath the practice —the internal foundation that shapes how we lead, work, and sustain ourselves, often without being named or supported. This episode explores why so many capable, committed practice owners and leaders find themselves exhausted despite external success. Why following the rules, applying the strategies, and doing what you were taught can still lead to burnout—not because you failed, but because the model you were following never included the whole human. Through reflection, lived experience, and a grounded reframe, this conversation invites you to pause and consider what’s been happening beneath your leadership and your work. This is not an episode about fixing yourself. It’s about understanding what’s been missing. In This Episode, We Explore: Why burnout isn’t always caused by doing too much What “the practice beneath the practice” actually means How leadership, nervous system capacity, and self-worth intersect Why external success can coexist with deep…
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Host: Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley
Topics covered
- burnout
- leadership
- self-worth
- sustainable practices
- internal foundation
- mental health
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- S2E7 Balancing Legitimacy and Identity in Your Practice
- S2E6 Rooted Relationships: Boundaries, Capacity, and Connection in Your Practice
- Creating a Practice that Works for You: The New Healthcare Paradigm
- S2E4 Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling of Self-Worth
- S2E3 Finding Fulfillment in Practice: The Eudaimonic Path to Wellbeing
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