Try breathwork free:https://www.brendawinkle.com/breathe. In this episode of Your Yes Filled Life guest Jill Brandl and host Brenda Winkle discuss their shared experience of burnout and the work they do in the world. Jill, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and holistic healer, explains her shift from traditional Western medicine to a private practice that incorporates holistic therapies for deeper transformations. They discuss the demanding nature of careers and the importance of self-care. They emphasize the need for intentional healing, slowing down, and honoring their needs. They also share their experiences of seeking help and finding healing in community. Jill introduces the benefits of various modalities of therapy for trauma and expresses her enthusiasm for becoming a trainer. They conclude by discussing the importance of joy and finding inspiration in heart-led entrepreneurship.

Here are the takeaways...

1. The Burnout Experience: We delved into our shared experience of burnout, a result of years of prioritizing work over our well-being. It's a common tale, but one that needs to be told and heard. Jill shared her experience of burnout as a charge nurse and Brenda shared her experience as an educator dealing with burnout. In many careers, the environment doesn't allow time to take care of physical needs and this can create health problems and burn out. In many careers, this is worn as a badge of honor but burnout has serious health ramifications.

2. The Power of Intentional Healing: We discussed the importance of proactive healing, rather than waiting for things to get better. We highlighted the need to slow down, be curious about our desires, and ask for help when needed.

3. From Numbing to Feeling: We shared our past coping mechanisms, like binge-watching and binge-eating, and how we've moved towards healthier ways of dealing with stress. We emphasized the importance of acknowledging and feeling our emotions and the healing power of community.

4. The Magic ART: Jill shared about Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a mind-body therapy that has shown remarkable results in treating various mental health issues. It's a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes the safety and well-being of individuals during the healing process. 

5. Finding Joy: We ended our conversation on a lighter note, discussing our sources of joy. For me, it's breathwork and spending time in my flower garden.

6.  Healing can be fun: Healing doesn't have to be serious. You can have a lot of fun, laughing and playing, dancing, and doing anything that brings you joy. 

About Jill Brandl -

Jill is not just a holistic psychiatric nurse practitioner; she's a catalyst for profound personal transformation. With her expertise in mind-body healing modalities, Jill empowers healthcare professionals on the personal journey towards intentional and lasting change.

Having navigated her own transformative path from burned out to bodacious, Jill intimately understands what it takes to create powerful results both personally and professionally.

Jill delights in guiding others on their transformative awakening journey, where surviving turns into thriving, and where the power of holistic healing reignites the passion for life.

Connect with Jill: 

 Website (with free meditation) - https://www.jillbrandl.com/ 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jillbrandlaprn/  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jill.brandl.1 

TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@jillbrandlaprn

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