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Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADDManaging your nervous system through the stages of burnoutOn this episode of Overcoming Distractions, we are talking about burnout and what it can do to our body. When people are truly burned out, in most cases that causes trauma within the body. And that trauma can come in all types of forms. And when burnout is not addressed, it can take a person years in some cases to recover. Burnout is also becoming far more complex. For example, not all burnout is rooted in the workplace. You may have caregiving responsibilities which are adding to your chronic stress. So let's get...2025-02-2240 min
StompcastPt 3: How to Improve Your Work-Life Balance So You Don’t Get Burnout | Dr Claire PlumblyIn part 3, Claire and Alex discuss the importance of having a good work-life balance, how having a ‘third space’ that isn’t your home or place of work can boost your mood and discuss whether working-from-home is actually detrimental for your mental health...Plus, Alex and Claire talk about how connecting with nature is incredibly helpful for alleviating symptoms of burnout and why it’s so important to take a moment of pause.Follow @drclaireplumbly and get her book ‘Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Manages You’.Follow the p...2025-02-1916 min
StompcastPt 2: Are You a People-Pleaser? How to Have Boundaries and Practice Self-CompassionIn part 2, Dr Claire Plumbly unpacks the damage being a people-pleaser can have on our mental health and how practicing compassion can help alleviate burnout.Plus, Alex shares his experiences with guilt and people-pleasing, and Claire shares some helpful tips for quietening your inner critic… Follow @drclaireplumbly and get her book ‘Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Manages You’.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for...2025-02-1818 min
A New Way of BeingThe Trauma of Burnout: Navigating the Modern Epidemic with Dr. Claire PlumblyRates of burnout are soaring and it is crucial to know how to manage your nervous system before it manages you. Dr. Claire Plumbly is an expert in this area and she shares her insights on the different types of burnout, the importance of recognising the signs, and practical strategies for finding balance and post-burnout growth. This conversation is ideal for anyone looking to better understand and navigate the challenges of our fast-paced, always-connected world.Show Notes:
Understanding burnout as a "disease of civilisation"
The importance of "switching down the gears" and creating...2025-02-1746 min
StompcastPt 1: The Key Signs of Burnout & How to Prevent It | Dr Claire PlumblyDr Claire Plumbly is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience helping people overcome anxiety, trauma and burnout. In part 1, Claire joins Dr Alex George to discuss the key signs of burnout, the roles our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems play in our daily lives and how understanding our nervous system can help us practice self-compassion…Follow @drclaireplumbly and get her book ‘Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Manages You’.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Ma...2025-02-1731 min
Hurt to HealingHEALING 101: Overcoming Burnout & Finding Balance with Dr. Claire PlumblyIn this Healing 101 episode, we’re tackling a topic that affects so many: burnout. Joining us is Dr Claire Plumbly, an expert in understanding and managing the chronic stress that leads to this all-too-common syndrome.Claire breaks down what burnout truly is—a result of chronic work-related stress that leaves you feeling physically and emotionally exhausted, detached, and struggling with a diminished sense of personal accomplishment. She explains that burnout doesn’t only affect high-powered professionals—it can happen to anyone. She also shares actionable advice for navigating burnout, from seeking support and setting boundaries to practici...2025-02-1330 min
Book Friends ForeverThe Trauma of Burnout By Dr. Claire Plumbly, Read By Rebecca CourtneyOur human nervous system has the power to cope with high stress but not when it's been ground down by the relentless stimuli of today’s world. Over time, these persistent demands leave us burnt out because our nervous system is stuck in survival mode. In this mode, we have reduced capacity for rational thinking and less capacity to care. It becomes hard to make decisions, rest, solve problems, be mindful and set boundaries. We withdraw from the people and activities that used to light us up. We slip into autopilot, making us prone to mistakes, and toxic behaviors that im...2025-01-1404 min
Breaking Through TherapyTrauma Therapy: How To Thrive and Break The Silence of Child Sex AbuseIn this truly inspiring episode, Dr. Esther Cole interviews Anna and Dr. Claire Plumbly, Clinical Psychologist. Dr Claire, specialist in trauma, sexual assault and burnout, helps Anna process experiences of childhood sexual abuse (CSA), following the birth of her fourth child, and a stressful return to work. Dissociation, flashbacks and anxiety from trauma initially left Anna mute, unable to find words or to understand the triggers.Journey on a conversation built on the neuroscience of trauma, how our brains and minds work; and creative approaches Dr Claire and Anna use together to help her recover from trauma...2025-01-1038 min
I Don't Think We Talk Enough About...Episode 25 | Burnout (with Dr Claire Plumbly) [VIDEO]Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Claire Plumbly about burnout. Recent reports state that up to 80% of the UK workforce have experienced or are experiencing burnout, but burnout doesn’t just happen in the workplace. Through this conversation and her brilliant new book, Claire shares with us:•What burnout actually is•What burnout isn’t •What causes it•The importance of boundaries•Who gets affected •How Covid has changed our supportive community•The loss of community •The importance of feeling safe in our bodies •The impact...2024-12-1949 min
Therapy WorksEXPERT EPISODE: Dr. Claire Plumbly’s Tools for Managing Burnout this ChristmasIn this expert episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Claire Plumbly, the author of Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before It Manages You, delves into the complexities of the autonomic nervous system and explores how it plays a critical role in managing stress and trauma. Using the polyvagal theory by Stephen Porges, she explains how the nervous system is impacted by these experiences and offers practical tools for prevention and healing.The conversation also focuses on key strategies for managing burnout, particularly during emotionally charged times such as the Christmas season. Dr. Plumbly highlights t...2024-12-1852 min
The Happier Life ProjectCoping at Christmas with Dr Claire PlumblyChristmas is often seen as a time of joy and celebration, but for many, it can feel quite the opposite—stressful, lonely, or even overwhelming. According to the National Institute of Health, this season can exacerbate mental health challenges, especially for those already struggling.
To help navigate the festive pressures, we revisit a special episode of The Happier Life Project featuring Dr Claire Plumbly, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Good Therapy Ltd, a psychological therapy centre based online and in Taunton, Somerset. Specializing in anxiety, trauma, and burnout, Dr Claire is also the author of 'Burnout: How to...2024-12-1044 min
The Eanna McNamara Podcast.#94 - Burnout & How to Manage your Nervous System with Dr Claire PlumblyIn this episode we dive into the critical topic of burnout with Dr. Claire Plumbly, a clinical psychologist and the author of Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before It Manages You.
We explore the science behind burnout, how to recognize its signs early, and practical strategies for managing stress in our busy, high-pressure lives.
Understanding Burnout: Dr. Plumbly explains the emotional, mental, and physical toll burnout takes on our bodies and minds, and why it's often overlooked until it's too late.
Signs of Burnout: Learn how to recognize the...2024-11-1948 min
The Business of PsychologyCelebrating 150 episodes of Business of Psychology with Dr Claire PlumblyCelebrating 150 episodes of Business of Psychology with Dr Claire PlumblyDr Claire Plumbly takes over as guest host of the Business of Psychology podcast to interview Rosie on the occasion of celebrating 150 episodes! Full show notes and a transcript of this episode are available at The Business of PsychologyEpisode Links:Episode 106: A model for truly integrative therapy: SIP with Dr Melanie Lee and Bridger FalkensteinEpisode 120: All That We Are: Best Selling Author Gabriella BraunEpisode 62: Which social media platform works best for psychologists and therapists?2024-11-0857 min
A Therapeutic HourBurnout – Manage Your Nervous System Before It Manages You – Clinical Psychologist Dr Claire Plumbly Welcome to the final guest episode of Season One of A Therapeutic Hour. Today, I’m joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr Claire Plumbly, who works extensively with clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, and burnout. Claire’s insights on burnout resonate powerfully in today’s world, where relentless demands push our nervous systems into survival mode, leaving us struggling to make clear decisions, rest, or even connect with others. She helps us understand why burnout is so hard to escape and how it differs from stress. Drawing from polyvagal theory, EMDR and her extensive experience, Claire also shares practical techniques to manage...2024-11-0749 minBook Friends ForeverThe Trauma of Burnout By Dr. Claire Plumbly Read By Rebecca CourtneyOur human nervous system has the power to cope with high stress but not when it's been ground down by the relentless stimuli of today’s world. Over time, these persistent demands leave us burnt out because our nervous system is stuck in survival mode. In this mode, we have reduced capacity for rational thinking and less capacity to care. It becomes hard to make decisions, rest, solve problems, be mindful and set boundaries. We withdraw from the people and activities that used to light us up. We slip into autopilot, making us prone to mistakes, and toxic behaviors that im...2024-11-0304 min
You Are Not A FrogHow to Make the Right Choice When You Aren’t CertainDecision fatigue and fear of uncertainty can lead us to feeling stuck, unable to move forwards. In this episode, Dr Claire Plumbly returns with practical guidance on making decisions from a place of stability.Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook groupBurnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Manages You – Dr Claire’s bookMentioned in this episode:Work Well Live
P...2024-10-2948 min
What the Health?!Episode 34- Dr Aileen Alexander, Ruari Fairbairns, Dr Claire PlumblyChatting to Claira Hermet this week was Dr Aileen Alexander, GP and sustainable weight loss expert who spoke about fad diets in light of new research which found that over half of UK adults have tried a fad diet with limited success. Ruari Fairbairns, co-founder and CEO of One Year, No Beer spoke about his organisation and how to be more mindful of your drinking. Also on the show was Dr Claire Plumbly, author of Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Manages You who discussed the difference between burn out and stress and top tips for...2024-10-0154 min
The Happier Life ProjectFrom Burnout to Balance: Navigating Stress and Self-Care with Dr Claire PlumblyBurnout is a deep state of emotional, physical, and mental depletion that stems from prolonged stress, often related to work or overwhelming personal demands.
This exhaustion deeply impacts your overall well-being, leading to chronic fatigue, trouble concentrating, irritability, emotional numbness and feeling unable to cope.
Too many of us soldier on, operating on high levels of stress, pressure and worry until something drastic happens to make us stop and slow down. Pushing too hard on ourselves, we wear busyness as a badge of honour and grapple with feelings of guilt if we are not maximising our p...2024-10-0148 min
The Aspiring Psychologist PodcastAre You Ignoring These Burnout Warning Signs? Psychologist Warnings.Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 142: Are You Ignoring These Burnout Warning Signs? Psychologist Warnings.Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of work and life? In the final episode of the Burnout Bites series, Dr. Claire Plumbly breaks down the key external and internal factors that contribute to burnout and offers practical strategies to manage them. Discover how to regain control and protect your well-being—tune in nowIt’s a fantastically interesting and helpful episode and we hope you find it so useful! The Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction00:29 - Host Welcome01:46 - Bu...2024-08-2617 min
Pause Purpose PlayPreventing burnout with Dr Claire PlumblyThis week I'm joined by the brilliant Dr Claire Plumbly, who shares her exciting journey of writing her first book on burnout, diving into how chronic stress can really take a toll on our minds and bodies. With practical tips on managing burnout, recognising internal pressures, and practicing self-care, this episode is packed with useful advice!
01:28 The Concept of Burnout
01:44 Writing the Book: Inspiration and Challenges
02:26 Understanding Burnout as Trauma
06:15 Recognising Burnout Symptoms
08:04 The Three C's for Nervous System Health
12:27 High-Functioning Burnout
13:29 Practical Tips for Managing Burnout
32:13 Entrepreneurship and Burnout
38:31 Connecting with Others and Finding Support
Do you feel ove...2024-08-2248 minThe Aspiring Psychologist PodcastHow to avoid burnout - Psychologist TipsShow Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 141: How to Avoid Burnout - Psychologist Tips - Mental HealthIn this brilliant fifth episode in the very special anti-burnout series by Dr Claire Plumbly we bring you a closer look at how different times of our day and transitioning from one task to the next can be a key time to be more mindful to reduce burnout. It’s a fantastically interesting and helpful episode and we hope you find it so useful! The Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction00:23 - Host Welcome01:25...2024-08-1914 minThe Aspiring Psychologist PodcastHow does Burnout Develop? Psychologist Insights with Dr Claire PlumblyLinks:📚 Check out Dr Claire's Book on Burnout: How to manage your nervous system before it manages you: https://amzn.to/3W9nsgi 📲Connect with Dr Claire here: https://www.tiktok.com/@drclaireplumbly https://www.instagram.com/drclaireplumbly/ 🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amz...2024-08-1219 minThe Aspiring Psychologist PodcastWhat are the 3 Types of Burnout? Stress and Mental Health at Work and PlayShow Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 139: What are the 3 Types of Burnout? Stress and Mental Health at Work and Play In this brilliant third episode in the very special anti-burnout series by Dr Claire Plumbly we bring you a closer look at the three different types of burnout. It’s a fantastically interesting and helpful episode and we hope you find it so useful! The Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction00:23 - Host Welcome01:45 - Burnout Bites Series Introduction02:50 - Three Subtypes of Burnout03:40 - Frenetic (Overburdened) Burnout04:28 - Under Challenged Burnout05:12 - Wo...2024-08-0513 minThe Aspiring Psychologist PodcastWhat is the difference between stress and burnout?Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 138: What’s the Difference between Stress and Burnout? With Dr Claire Plumbly In this brilliant second episode in the very special anti-burnout series by Dr Claire Plumbly we bring you what the difference is between stress and burnout. It’s a fantastically interesting and helpful episode and we hope you find it so useful! The Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction00:19 - Host Welcome01:33 - Burnout Bites Series02:18 - Understanding Stress vs Burnout03:10 - Autonomic Nervous System04:03 - Tennis Ball Machine Analogy05:40 - Signs of Burnout06:32 - Mana...2024-07-2911 minThe Aspiring Psychologist PodcastWhat is Burnout? Signs and Symptoms with Dr Claire PlumblyShow Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 137: What is Burnout? With Dr Claire Plumbly Dr. Marianne Trent introduces Dr. Claire Plumbly as a guest and temporary host of the podcast. They discuss the idea of doing a series on burnout, which they decide to call "Burnout Bites." Dr. Plumbly shares her experience of recording the episodes and how she has improved over time. They talk about the importance of addressing burnout in various professions and in everyday life. Dr. Plumbly provides information on where listeners can follow her on social media. They also mention Dr. Plumbly's...2024-07-2226 min
Hello Therapy: Mental Health Tips For Personal Growth#25: Understanding and Conquering Burnout with Dr Claire PlumblyWant to unlock the secrets to managing burnout and finally reclaim your well-being?In this episode I am joined by Dr Claire Plumbly, Clinical Psychologist and author of "Burnout: How to Manage your Nervous System Before it Manages You." This episode unearths the multifaceted nature of burnout, extending beyond the workplace to touch on the experiences of parents, caregivers, and the self employed. We dissect the three main types of burnout and you’ll gain a holistic understanding of how burnout symptoms can affect everything from sleep and appetite to social co...2024-07-1647 min
Why I KnitBonus episode -Understanding the therapeutic hand movements of knitting with Dr Claire PlumblyIn this bonus episode Dr Claire Plumbly, Clinical Psychologist and EMDR specialist joins me to discuss what the theory behind EMDR can tell us about why we find the hand movements of knitting so therapeutic.Claire PlumblyBuy her book: https://www.drclaireplumbly.com/burnout-bookwww.drclaireplumbly.comInstagram: @drclaireplumblyMia HobbsFind out about our NEW Audio Course Self-Care One Stitch at a TimeSign up to the newsletter to be the first to know about new episodes: www.therapeuticknitting.orgInstagram: @k...2024-07-1144 min
Everyday Burnout ConversationsDr Claire Plumbly | How your relationship attachment style can impact stress and burnoutIn this everyday burnout conversation, I sit down to chat with Dr Claire Plumbly.Claire is a Clinical Psychologist & Director of Good Therapy Ltd, a psychological therapy centre based online and in Taunton, Somerset. Her private practice specialises in trauma-related issues, and Claire herself has a specialism in sexual assault, early life traumas, and burnout.Her highly anticipated book Burnout: how to manage your nervous system before it manages you is set for release in the UK this summer and December in the US – and aims to be the roadmap out of...2024-06-111h 08The Business of PsychologyWhat Mental Health Professionals Should Know About Passive IncomeWhat Mental Health Professionals Should Know About Passive IncomeHello and welcome to the Business of Psychology podcast. In this episode, I'm going to talk about the realities of passive and semi passive income for mental health professionals by dispelling some of the myths that you've probably heard. Full show notes of this episode are available at The Business of PsychologyLinks & References:Episode 136: Dr Jo Mueller, The Guilty Parent Club Episode 142: TikTok, Group Programmes and EMDR Intensive with Dr Claire Plumbly Warren Larkin: warrenlarkinassociates.co.uk2024-04-2619 minThe Business of PsychologyTikTok, Group Programmes and EMDR Intensive with Dr Claire PlumblyTikTok, Group Programmes and EMDR Intensive with Dr Claire Plumbly Welcome to the Business of Psychology podcast. In this series, we're exploring the different ways that psychologists and therapists can work in independent practice. Today I'm here with Dr Claire Plumbly. Claire is a clinical psychologist and director of Good Therapy Limited, an online therapy centre for trauma focused therapies. As well as one to one therapy, including EMDR intensive therapy, she runs regular workshops on burnout, boundaries, anxiety, and overthinking. Claire has an active presence on social media, her TikToks and Reels are great, where she a...2024-04-1944 min
Dirty Mother Pukka with Anna WhitehouseDr Claire Plumbly on burnout, utter exhaustion and when to call the doctorThis open-hearted chat with Dr Claire, a renowned burnout therapist starts with Anna’s recent panic attack at 3am and ends with a lesson in tapping - a technique to help anyone on the daily with unending anxiety and stress. Therapy is expensive and not accessible to all, so consider this episode an informed, maternal hug for anyone feeling totally overwhelmed with no idea where to start unpacking it.2024-03-1436 min
The Happier Life ProjectAsk The Expert: Coping At Christmas with Dr Claire PlumblyIt’s meant to be a time of good cheer, relaxation and celebration, but for many, Christmas is the opposite. Stressful, depressing, lonely… Many people are unhappy at Christmas and according to the National Institute of Health, they can experience mental health problems. And for those who already struggle with their mental health, they may find these problems worsen.
Dr Claire Plumbly is a clinical psychologist specialising in trauma, anxiety and burnout. Alongside her online therapy practice she creates engaging short-form videos on improving your mental health for social media, plus regularly runs online workshops for overcoming stres...2023-12-1943 min
You Are Not A FrogHow to Manage Your Energy if You're a Highly Sensitive PersonManaging your energy can be a challenge at the best of times. But if you’re a highly sensitive person, you might be more prone to burning out due to your unique traits and the demands of your work.Being highly sensitive doesn’t mean being touchy, but having a high degree of empathy and a particular way of processing sensory input. That means it might take longer to recover from a tricky situation like a conflict with a colleague, or witnessing something traumatic at work.The key to managing energy as a highly sensitive pers...2023-11-1445 min
You Are Not A FrogAre Your Tiny Traumas Building Up to Burnout?For people in caring professions, trauma can be something we experience on a regular basis. an event doesn’t have to be earth-shattering to be traumatic, and if we let those “little T” traumas build up over time without addressing them, we can find ourselves in a constant sate of fight, flight, or freeze.When stress and trauma accumulate over time, we can minimise what triggers us and downplay our experience. Each time we do, we deplete our battery, pushing it from the green zone of calm and energy, to the amber zone of fight-or-flight, and if we’re...2023-08-2250 min
Where The Wild Women AreUnderstanding Trauma with Dr Claire PlumblyDr Claire Plumbly joins Lindsay to explain how best to understand Trauma and specifically how it presents in women. About my guest: Dr Claire Plumbly is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in trauma, particularly early life trauma (like emotional neglect) and sexual abuse. She spent 10 years working in the NHS and now runs a busy private practice in Taunton, Somerset and online. As well as 1-1 work Claire has an online programme for women who feel held back in life by anxiety, low self-esteem and associated patterns of behaviour like people-pleasing and perfectionism. Follow her here: instagram.com/drclaireplumbly2023-06-1241 min