5 Paths to burnout with Duncan So (2 of them surprised us)
Are you a physical therapist, occupational therapist, nurse, or frontline healthcare worker running on empty? In this episode of the Jetset Physical Therapy Podcast, hosts Jay and Randal sit down with Duncan So, founder of the Burnout Recovery Accelerator, to unpack the real definition of burnout—and why it’s not just "mismanaged stress." Duncan breaks down his signature "5 Paths to Burnout" and reveals why traditional "work-life balance" is dead in 2026. If you've been feeling checked out, dealing with rampant cynicism, or experiencing a "dark night of the soul" in your practice, this deep-dive interview offers the exact 4 levers you need to start unburning your life. 👉 Connect with Duncan So & Explore Burnout Recovery Retreats: • Website: https://theburnoutclinic.com (or https://burnoutrecoveryaccelerator.com) • LinkedIn: Connect with Duncan So directly on LinkedIn for updates and newsletters.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Preview: Defining Burnout Territory
00:01:43 - Welcome to the Jetset Physical Therapy Podcast
00:02:25 - What Burnout Is (And What It ISN'T)
00:05:40 - The WHO Definition vs. Frontline Reality
00:08:35 - The Energy Account: Spending More Than You Recover
00:12:30 - Deep Dive: The 5 Paths to Burnout
00:14:10 - Identifying Rampant Cynicism & Depersonalization
00:17:40 - Low Performance Efficacy & Admin Overload
00:19:20 - Identity Crisis & Moral Injury for Caregivers
00:23:20 - How to Run a Personal "Energy Audit"
00:27:45 - Why "Work-Life Balance" is a Myth
00:34:20 - Duncan's Personal Journey: From Engineer to Burnout Expert
00:44:30 - The 4 Levers to Overcome Burnout (Nervous System, Energy, Identity, Environment)
00:51:00 - Why Learning and Recovery Happen Best on Retreats
01:05:00 - AI in Healthcare: How to Automate Tasks to Double Down on Being Human
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