Is burnout really a personal failing—or is the system setting us up to fail? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Lauryn sits down with award-winning educator and leadership coach Dr. Veirdre Jackson to challenge one of the most harmful myths in healthcare: that self-care alone can fix burnout. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in responsibilities and being told to “just breathe,” this conversation is your lifeline.

Together, they unpack why community care must replace performative self-care, how trauma lives in the nervous system, and what leaders can do to regulate their own stress before managing others. Dr. Jackson shares powerful, science-backed practices that foster true organizational resilience—plus, a practical “refill system” for creating cultures that sustain both providers and patients.

Key Takeaways:

• Burnout is a system failure, not a personal weakness. Dr. Jackson explains how emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and low self-efficacy stem from unsustainable workloads, not a lack of bubble baths.
• Somatic regulation is a leadership skill. You can't lead others through chaos if your own nervous system is dysregulated—learn how to build moments of sensory reset into daily practice.
• Community care trumps performative self-care. True healing happens when workplaces build in reflection, release, and recovery, not when overwhelmed employees are told to "self-manage" more.
• The body holds the story. Trauma isn’t just mental—it lives in the nervous system. Dr. Jackson shares how to read and respond to what stress signals are actually telling us.

About the Guest:

Dr. Veirdre Jackson is an award-winning author, educator, and the CEO of Living Strong Consulting. With over two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership and trauma-informed training, she equips organizations and individuals with the tools to foster resilience and create transformative change. A certified coach with the John Maxwell Team, Dr. Jackson is also the host of the internationally streamed podcast Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity, and the author of Fearless Conversations with a Limitless God. Her work bridges brain science, leadership, and somatic wellness to build stronger communities from the inside out.

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In this She Slays Replay, Dr. Kate Gress breaks down how she was able to successfully transition herself out of her practice. She highlights what those first steps were, what it felt like taking on less and less, how her staff reacted to it, and the systems she made sure would be in place as she was there less.

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What happens when a freedom-loving visionary marries a safety-driven planner? In this honest and hilarious conversation, Dr. Lauryn teams up with her husband Kirby to unpack how their clashing money personas—growth vs. security—have challenged, strengthened, and ultimately deepened their marriage. If you’ve ever felt like you and your partner speak different financial languages, this episode will feel like a mirror (with some much-needed comic relief).

Lauryn and Kirby explore the “shadow” and “winning” sides of their money types, how those personas show up in business and home life, and why clear goals and core values are essential to keeping peace. They also share communication tactics, practical financial planning tips, and the deeply personal stories that shaped their views on money. Whether you’re the gas pedal or the guardrails, this episode offers tools and perspective to help your relationship thrive.

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Key Takeaways:

• Understand your financial persona: Lauryn and Kirby explore the “shadow” and “winning” sides of money types—growth/freedom vs. safety/security—and how understanding your own and your partner’s can transform communication.
• Plan when it’s calm, not when it’s chaotic: Creating shared financial values, goals, and systems before you’re in conflict helps guide decision-making when tensions rise.
• Use tools and language that unify: Tools like money quizzes and one-page financial philosophies give couples shared language and context, reducing blame and increasing empathy.
• Harmony comes from understanding, not sameness: The goal isn’t to become the same type—it’s to work in synergy, using your differences as a strength rather than a struggle.

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