60. You’re Not Locked In, You’re Stuck: How Helpers Sabotage Their Energy

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/a5/1d/8a/a51d8a73-67da-f19a-e26c-cdf229c00c7c/mza_8860829524950550822.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

Between a Hot Mess & a Therapist

Shawna Lovin, MA, LPCS

68 episodes

6 days ago

Welcome to Between a Hot Mess and a Therapist, your not-so-typical self-help podcast for therapists, healers, and helpers. On this podcast, host Shawna Lovin, LPCS, a seasoned therapist with a rebellious spirit, teaches healers to break all the rules and rewrite the script of what it means to be a human and a healer while making you feel right at home in your messiness.
Every Wednesday, we’ll drop a new episode to help you feel seen in your own healing journey while giving you the tools to thrive in your messy, magical life.

✨ CEUs for Licensed Professionals available → New CEUs added quarterly ✨

All content for Between a Hot Mess & a Therapist is the property of Shawna Lovin, MA, LPCS and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Mental Health

Health & Fitness,

Alternative Health

60. You’re Not Locked In, You’re Stuck: How Helpers Sabotage Their Energy

Between a Hot Mess & a Therapist

14 minutes 43 seconds

2 months ago

60. You’re Not Locked In, You’re Stuck: How Helpers Sabotage Their Energy

You’ve been hustling, over-giving, and white-knuckling your way through the last quarter, telling yourself it’s “professionalism,” “dedication,” or just a “finish strong” mindset. But here’s the truth nobody wants to admit: you’re not locked-in—you’re stuck.

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the hidden lies that keep therapists, healers, and helpers trapped in exhaustion and survival mode. I’ll break down how overfunctioning, performative boundaries, and chasing one more certification are quietly draining your energy. We’ll talk about the fear beneath it—the terror of losing identity, relevance, or control—and why ignoring your nervous system signals only deepens burnout.

Most importantly, I’ll share the pivot that finally unlocked my energy: learning to name the lies, tend to my nervous system, choose less instead of more, and show up fully—without forcing, overperforming, or burning out. This isn’t about quitting your profession; it’s about reclaiming your energy, presence, and capacity to serve without sacrificing yourself in the process.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to spot the patterns keeping you stuck and the first steps toward a real-life “great unlock.

Got a Question? SUBMIT IT HERE

Get your FREE Human Design Chart HERE or Sign up for a Human Design Reading HERE

✨ CEUs available for Texas Licensed Professionals HERE ✨

This podcast was brought to you by Healing Roots Wellness & Botanicals. For more information, please visit www.ShawnaLovinLPCS.com. Although Shawna is a licensed counselor in the State of Texas, this podcast is not therapy and should not be used as a therapeutic intervention. Many of the practices and products mentioned are for educational and informational purposes only. Should you need support, please seek appropriate, qualified, and licensed professionals.