A Deeply Unacknowledged Cause of Burnout

Today in South Africa we remember a very important event and in this reel I created I share why this is relevant to a deeply unacknowledged cause of chronic fatigue and burnout.

In the reel I share why this foundation is so important to overcome chronic fatigue and burnout. I explain how it is experienced on 3 layers and how the third layer in particular really needs to be acknowledged and addressed as a pervasive cause of chronic nervous system dysregulation. I tie it back to what happened in South Africa 50 years ago while acknowledging how this still plays out today.

Finally, I share a practice to evaluate your nervous system state and to bring nervous system regulation for healing.

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adrenal fatigue, burnout, chronic fatigue, collective trauma, exhausted, fatigue

About the Author:

Kerry Magnus

My journey as a healer has been intricately woven with my own journey of healing. I always knew I wanted to work with others in a healing capacity. I don’t pretend for a minute to be perfect and have amazing health and well-being. I am a wounded healer like so many who do become healers. However, I am conscious of my wounds and am so grateful for my experiences as they enrich the work I do and help me to relate better to those I work with.

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Empower yourself to move from fatigue to flow with this valuable information!

In this guide you will discover:

How your body and mind work together to cause the fatigue
How to awaken from the domination of past patterning
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Why chronic fatigue could be a valuable wake up call
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