Season 3 Wrap Up: Why Taking a Sabbatical Can Prevent Burnout Before Collapse

Send us Fan Mail In this Season 3 wrap-up episode of After the Tones Drop, Cinnamon steps away from guest interviews and clinical deep dives for a different kind of conversation: a check-in, a pause, and a summer sign-off. After a full season of powerful conversations, travel, trainings, conferences, client work, and writing,  Cinnamon is taking a summer sabbatical from the podcast.  This break is not because something terrible happened.  Cinnamon talks honestly about burnout, recovery, integrity, and the uncomfortable practice of taking care of yourself before everything falls apart. She also shares why this pause is necessary for finishing her book on adverse childhood experiences, first responder culture, trauma, shame, coping, survival, and what happens when the child we once were keeps showing up in the adult uniform. This episode is a reminder that rest does not have to be earned through collapse. Sometimes stepping back is not a sign that things are bad. Sometimes stepping back is how you keep things good. After the Tones Drop will return September 2. During the break, Cinnamon will be writing, resting, playing, and opening submissions for first responders who want to share their stories for the book. To submit your first responder story of childhood adversity and occupational exposure click here: https://yxvd94e88gi.typeform.com/FR-ACES-Story DISCLAIMER: After the Tones Drop is shared for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. It does not provide therapy, medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment, and listening does not create a therapist-client relationship. The views expressed are those of the individual speaking. If you need support, please reach out to a qualified professional or emergency services in a crisis. You can also visit our shows resources page for an abundance of helpful information.  ATTD Music Credits (Music from #Uppbeat):   Our theme music is Intentions by Abby Noise, licensed through Upbeat  https://uppbeat.io/t/vens-adams/adventure-is-calling License code: ANJCYVHRMULSNKQR https://uppbeat.io/t/vens-adams/rise-of-the-hero License code: H4WTAGJZIXZCM8DM https://uppbeat.io/t/yeti-music/homewardLicense code: KO7FZAIJBAEAJLKE https://uppbeat.io/t/sonda/the-heart-grows License code: KAID0ITO96GJZAPS https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement License code: XZ4PMCKHW94GUR74 https://uppbeat.io/t/tobias-voigt/nexus License code: MVMDRGHKHTJRABVR https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/breakthrough License code: FYPM3OJF0NQ4OGTE