<p>Welcome back to episode two of Taboo Topics! We are Dr Amber and Dr Becca, and today we are tackling a topic that is becoming the "occupational phenomenon" of the decade: Burnout. 🧱</p><br><p>In this episode, Dr Becca shares the raw, unfiltered story of her 6-year journey through burnout, from graduating early into a global pandemic to the specific day she reached her breaking point. We discuss why high-performers are often at risk and explore the "Moral Injury" of the healthcare system. 📉</p><br><p>But first, the Doctors have some "Health Gossip" to catch up on! Dr Amber has a major update on her destination wedding in Greece 🇬🇷, and Dr Becca tells the truly baffling story of "The Bracelet Guy" - involving a 15-minute bus journey, a lost memento, and a handwritten love letter...</p><br><p>In this episode, the Doctors cover:</p><p>✅ What is Burnout? Why it's more than just "workplace stress."</p><p>✅ Pandemic Doctors: The reality of starting on the frontline in a pandemic.</p><p>✅ The Day Dr B quit</p><p>✅ The 5 Stages of Burnout: From Overdrive to Collapse.</p><p>✅ How to Actually Recover: Why a one-week holiday isn't the cure (and why Becca stares at walls for fun).</p><p>✅ Advice to their younger selves: Why your worth is NOT your productivity.</p><br><p>If you’re feeling exhausted, emotionally numb, or just "done," this episode is for you. You are not alone 💙</p><br><p>RESOURCES FOR SUPPORT:</p><p>🔹 Mind: mind.org.uk</p><p>🔹 Rethink Mental Illness: rethink.org</p><br><p>FOLLOW US:</p><p>📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tabootopicpod</p><p>✨ Like, comment &amp; subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!</p><br><p>Dr B &amp; Dr A x</p><p>Note: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. </p><br><p>For references for this episode head to: https://linktr.ee/tabootopicpod</p><br><p>#burnout #mentalhealth #nhs #doctorlife #stressrelief #tabootopics #datingstories #healthcareworker #moralinjury #exhaustion</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>