“Breaking the addiction to over-functioning…”

IN THIS EPISODE

Nik explores burnout, guilt, and the inherited pressure to “save” others. Through stories of caretaking in her personal and professional life, she questions who gets left behind when the helper has no help. This episode introduces the soul-work of letting go.

Talking Points:

• The martyr mindset in educators and social impact professionals

• Breaking the addiction to over-functioning

• Faith, boundaries, and the guilt of saying no

• Prioritizing sustainability over self-sacrifice

• Rest as a cultural reorientation