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As therapists, we know rest is essential—yet it often feels out of reach. In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Jen Blanchette reflects on the meaning of Labor Day, the hidden labor therapists carry, and what it means to reclaim rest in a world that never stops buzzing.

Inspired by a prompt from Liz Gilbert’s Letters from Love, Jen shares a moving letter she wrote to herself—a love note to the part of her that’s tired, overwhelmed, and trying to keep up.

This episode is a reminder:

✨ Rest isn’t something you earn. It’s something you’re allowed.

✨ Burnout doesn’t always come with a crash—it’s the slow erosion of presence, joy, and space.

✨ Even in seasons of struggle, rest can still find you—if you let it.

Whether you’re on the verge of burnout or simply longing for more breathing room in your practice and life, this episode offers space to exhale.

🔑 In This Episode:

• The surprising historical roots of Labor Day—and how they mirror today’s burnout culture
• How therapists are experiencing a new kind of labor crisis in the digital age
• The pressure to always be available—and why radical boundaries matter
• A letter from unconditional love to anyone who’s tired of holding it all
• Why reclaiming rest is not selfish, but sacred

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Website: www.drjenblanchette.com