Ep. 6: The Compassion Fatigue Cycle: Pathology vs. Renewal

04/07/2025 31 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7
Ep. 6: The Compassion Fatigue Cycle: Pathology vs. Renewal

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we explore the cyclical nature of compassion fatigue, examining how it can trap animal welfare workers and caregivers in a pattern of chronic stress and emotional depletion. We contrast the pathology cycle—marked by overextension, denial, and eventual burnout—with the renewal cycle, which emphasizes boundaries, self-awareness, recovery, and sustainability. Listeners are invited to reflect on where they fall within the cycle and are offered insights and tools to help shift from a state of suffering to one of healing and resilience.