LLN Episode #195: Dr. Tomi Mitchell – Recognizing Burnout Early: Protecting Your Well-Being

About Dr. Tomi Mitchell:

Dr. Tomi Mitchell is a Board-Certified Family Physician and Wellness & Productivity Coach with over 10 years of experience providing client focused, community-based care. As a parent, wife, and entrepreneur, Dr. Tomi Mitchell understands the challenges of balancing family and work demands, and has seen firsthand how many life problems are rooted in mental wellness and mindset.

With a passion for mental health, Dr. Tomi Mitchell strives to eliminate stigmas associated with mental health and stress, using family medicine principles to guide her holistic wellness practice. Her coaching practice focuses on motivating individuals to make positive health choices, increase productivity without burning out, and overcome stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She helps individuals who are trying to be the perfect parent, spouse, or professional and those who are tired of trying to figure out how to be their "best self."

Dr. Tomi also hosts a weekly podcast, The Mental Health & Wellness Show, which addresses important social and health issues without sugar-coating. She has also been featured in several media outlets, including Ariana Huffington's Thrive Global magazine, KevinMD, and Brainz Magazine, and is a multifaceted, passionate speaker with over a decade of experience presenting, public speaking, and training. She leverages her expertise as a board-certified Family Physician and multiple coaching credentials to connect with and inspire audiences.

What We Discuss In This Episode:

 Dr. Tomi starts off our episode by explaining what burnout actually is.

Dr. Tomi also discussed the stigma surrounding mental health as well as her passion for promoting holistic wellness practices and her experience in addressing mental health issues.

We discussed the concept of burnout, its causes, and the importance of recognizing it early. Dr. Tomi shared the process of healing and the need to embrace the past, evaluate root causes, and make necessary changes for a holistic recovery.

Dr. Tomi emphasized the importance of taking action and creating a foundation of resilience to prevent burnout. She shared how daily habits - such as engaging in enjoyable activities, maintaining a healthy diet, setting boundaries, and seeking support, build a strong foundation for productivity and well-being. 

We also touched on the importance of sleep and the various reasons people struggle with it, such as menopause, sleep apnea, and environmental factors. 

Dr. Tomi wrapped up her interview with sharing strategies to overcome burnout, including setting clear boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and staying connected to personal goals. She also emphasized the importance of recognizing signs of burnout early on and taking proactive steps to protect one's well-being.

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Connect with Dr. Tomi Mitchell:

Website: https://www.holisticwellnessstrategies.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtomimitchell/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtomimitchell/

Connect with Lynne:

If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, balancing hormones, wrangling sugar gremlins,  overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, and much more so women can feel energized, healthy, confident, and joyful each day.

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Free Resources from Lynne Wadsworth:

How to Thrive in Menopause:  

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