The Silent Epidemic: Recognizing Hidden Burnout Before It's Too Late as a Christian Woman Professional
 

Episode Description
She was the go-to woman, the prayer warrior, the one everyone called when they needed something done. Every to-do list got completed—except the one with her name on it. Then one morning, she hit a wall.
In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the silent epidemic of hidden burnout among Christian professional women with Dr. Iana, a Christian psychiatrist and life coach who experienced burnout twice while helping others prevent it.
You'll discover the subtle warning signs most people miss, the spiritual and psychological dilemmas that cause hidden burnout, and a powerful daily rhythm you can start using immediately to renew your mind, body, and soul.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by responsibilities or wondered why you feel "off" when you're doing everything God has told you to do, this conversation is one you don't want to miss.

What You'll Learn
✅ The 3 phases of stress response and why the middle phase is the most dangerous
✅ Hidden burnout warning signs that most Christian women ignore
✅ 3 common dilemmas that set Christian women up for burnout
✅ The Renewal Blueprint framework - regenerate 4 times daily across 4 dimensions
✅ Mini vacation strategy to prevent burnout throughout your day
✅ The power of contemplative awareness for spiritual and emotional renewal
✅ Why getting sick on vacation is actually a burnout warning sign

Key Takeaways
The 3 Hidden Burnout Dilemmas:
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<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">The "Yes" Trap: "I have to say yes to everyone or I'm selfish"</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">The Fix-It Mentality: "I have to help everyone or something bad will happen"</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">The Tomorrow Delusion: "I'll rest when I have time"</li>
</ol>
Warning Signs of Hidden Burnout:
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<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Feeling perpetually behind schedule</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Getting sick the first few days of vacation</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Sunday night blues or retreat recovery dread</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Difficulty relaxing even when you have time</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Decision fatigue with simple choices</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Spiritual dryness and blocked prayers</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Mindless scrolling or overeating</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Sudden imposter syndrome in your areas of strength</li>
</ul>
The Renewal Blueprint Framework:
4 Times Daily:
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<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Morning: Prepare for giving</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Midday: Stay in flow</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Afternoon: Separate work from family</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Night: Regroup and restore</li>
</ul>
4 Dimensions:
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<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Body: Physical energy and health</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Mind: Mental clarity and thoughts</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Heart: Emotional regulation and feelings</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Soul: Spiritual connection and purpose</li>
</ul>

Powerful Quotes

"Even Christ paused from His healing ministry and went to the desert to regenerate. If God in human form needed rest, how much more do we finite beings need to plug in regularly?" - Dr. Iana


"In our inner consciousness, tomorrow never actually exists. When tomorrow comes, it's just another 'now' moment." - Dr. Iana


"God loves you unconditionally. God loves what you're doing, and it doesn't have to be perfect." - Dr. Iana


"We can live in both action and renewal simultaneously. I can be in action giving to God and at the same time renew." - Dr. Iana


About Our Guest
Dr. Iana is a Christian psychiatrist turned life coach who specializes in burnout prevention for Christian women. After experiencing burnout twice despite being in the psychology field, she developed the Renewal Blueprint—a unique approach that integrates spiritual wisdom with psychological science.
Dr. Iana noticed a gap in available help: Christian resources sometimes violated psychological laws, while secular resources ignored spiritual principles. Her mission is to bridge this gap and help Christian women prevent burnout before it happens.
Connect with Dr. Iana:
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<li class="whitespace-normal break-words"><a href='https://www.facebook.com/TeamForTheSoul'>https://www.facebook.com/TeamForTheSoul</a></li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Grab the Resource: <a href='https://www.teamforthesoul.com/lm-the-daily-renewal-template'>https://www.teamforthesoul.com/lm-the-daily-renewal-template</a></li>
</ul>
<a href='https://www.teamforthesoul.com/lm-the-daily-renewal-template'>Daily Renewal Template </a>- Get Dr. Iana's practical template that walks you through the Renewal Blueprint framework with specific morning, midday, afternoon, and night practices, plus visualization exercises to establish life-changing habits.
 
Connect with Kristin and Join other Kingdom Women Warriors in Online Business Here: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/592065226916480'>https://www.facebook.com/groups/592065226916480</a>
 
 
 
 
Keywords
hidden burnout, Christian women burnout, burnout prevention, Christian entrepreneur burnout, ministry leader burnout, working mom burnout, faith-based burnout recovery, Christian business owner stress, spiritual burnout, burnout symptoms, chronic stress management, Christian life coach, faith and wellness, kingdom business, Christian professional women

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