Returning guest Dr. Naomi Fisher joins host Leisa Reichelt and School Can’t Australia’s Tiffany Westphal and returning guest Dr. Naomi Fisher to deep dive into the pressing issue of parental burnout. Dr. Fisher, Clinical Psychologist and expert in supporting parents with burned out School Can’t kids, provides valuable insights into recognizing, understanding, and combating burnout among parents and carers. You’ll get practical tips for self-care that are achievable even for parents who have little or no time to themselves. We also discuss the impact of systemic pressures and strategies for managing chronic stress. Whether you’re a burned out parent or supporting someone who is in or near burnout, this episode offers a way to understand what is going on and what can be done to help make the journey a little more sustainable.00:00 Welcome to the School Can't Experience Podcast00:26 Introducing Dr. Naomi Fisher and Parental Burnout01:33 Understanding Burnout: Signs and Symptoms03:49 The Impact of School on Parental Burnout04:47 Challenges of Home Education06:35 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Parenting09:58 Social Isolation and Judgment14:46 Inner Critic and Self-Compassion19:12 Rewriting Your Parenting Narrative22:30 Naming Your Inner Voice22:55 Creating Distance from Negative Thoughts23:06 Self-Compassion and Friend Analogy23:37 Thanking Your Inner Voice23:51 Managing Threat Responses25:28 Controlling Social Media Inputs27:47 Systemic Impacts on Parental Burnout30:11 Questioning the Education System34:26 Sustainable Parenting Strategies34:57 The Importance of Parental Self-Care36:37 Dealing with Shame and Household Expectations39:51 Investing in Mental Health41:13 Resources for Burnt Out Parents42:28 Final Thoughts and EncouragementRecommended ResourcesUnderstanding Burnout in our Children (Naomi’s previous episode on the pod) - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2447546/episodes/16923733Naomi’s website (books, courses, webinars) - https://naomifisher.co.uk/Think Again: Naomi’s substack/newsletter - Send us a textSupport the show School Can’t Australia Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolphobiaschoolrefusalaustralia Make a donation to School Can’t Australia - https://www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/get-involved If you are a parent of carer in Australia and experiencing distress, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or contact the Parent Help Line. - https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/how-parentline-can-help-you You can contact us to volunteer to share your School Can't story or some feedback via email on [email protected] DisclaimerThe content of this podcast is based on personal lived experiences and is shared for informational and storytelling purposes only. It should not be treated as medical, psychological, or professional advice under any circumstances. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please seek guidance from a doctor, therapist, or other qualified professional.

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