Boundaries, Burnout & Business as Self-Care

Boundaries, Burnout & Business as Self-Care

From Therapists Off the Clock by Stephanie Dinsmore & Jodie Lockey-Duesling

March 24, 2026 · 40 min · Season 2 · Episode 8

About this episode

Stephanie Dinsmore discusses the relationship between boundaries, burnout, and creating a business that serves as self-care.

In this deeply personal episode, Stephanie Dinsmore explores the connection between boundaries, burnout, and building a business that truly functions as self-care. Stephanie shares a vulnerable story about her own experience with severe burnout in 2024 — including a terrifying health scare during pregnancy that forced her to confront how hard she was pushing herself as a therapist, leader, and business owner. Through that experience, she learned that burnout is not a personal failure — it’s a nervous system signal. Stephanie walks you through practical tools like HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired), micro-pauses between sessions, closing rituals, and shifting from performance to presence — all designed to help you protect your energy while growing your practice. Aligned Action Item — Boundaries & Self-Care Alignment Practice This week’s focus: Protect your energy. Prevent burnout. Build sustainability. Daily Practices (Choose One or More) Morning Nervous System Check-In Before opening your devices, pause for 60 seconds to 5 minutes. Ask: How do I feel today? Where do I notice expansion or contraction? Micro-Pauses Between Sessions Stand up. Leave your room. Brush off the…

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Dinsmore

Topics covered

  • boundaries
  • burnout
  • self-care
  • mental health
  • business sustainability

Keywords

  • burnout
  • boundaries
  • self-care
  • mental health
  • energy protection
  • business growth
  • nervous system

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