Listen "The People Who Keep You Human: Burnout, Blind Spots, and the Power of Community"
Episode Synopsis
You’re the strong one. The capable one. The helper.But when was the last time someone called you out on your shadows?The quiet cynicism. The growing resentment. The judgment you’d never say aloud.You don’t just carry the light — you carry the dark too. And ignoring it is what’s breaking you.Episode 6 of Before You Walk Away is a gut-check for helping professionals who are drowning in slow motion.We talk perfectionism, over-functioning, emotional exhaustion — and why you can’t heal what you won’t name.Featuring:SharRon Jamison – Life Strategist, Minister, Speaker, and Founder of The Jamison GroupDr. Shawn Jones – Physician Wellness Leader, Former Kentucky Medical Association President, Author of Finding Heart in ArtBill Simmons – Strategic Growth Coach & Founder of Thrive Business OperationsWhat this episode uncovers:How 4 hours of sleep, zero support, and chronic overgiving became your “normal”Why helpers struggle to name their emotions — and how that keeps them stuckThe emotional rehab no one talks about: therapists hiring therapists, maids, organizers… just to functionWhat it means to find a “mirror that isn’t cracked” — someone who can reflect you back honestlyThe moment someone says, “You help everyone. Why won’t you let anyone help you?”💬 Raw moments you’ll hear:“I wanted my mommy. I needed emotional rehab. So I got a therapist, a maid, an organizer, a cook.”“Doctors can’t heal themselves.”“I give people permission to tell me when I’m misbehaving — because we all have blind spots.”Here’s the truth:You’re not just a healer. You’re human.And the people who truly love you? They’ll name your shadows — not to shame you, but to keep you whole.🎧 Full show notes & transcript: Read here🔗 Subscribe & get the full 7-part series: https://dancingwithdarknessbook.com/helper-burnout-support🌿 Join the community: The Reflective Space Private Group by Taniya Hussain