Burnout Bible

Rachel Philpotts is the founder of re:Nutrition. Having experienced burnout in her 30s, she quit the corporate world and retrained. Now as a nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner and mental health expert, she helps tired and wired career women to combat fatigue and tackle emotional overwhelm naturally.

'...a valuable resource for anyone experiencing burnout or looking to prevent it. Rachel Philpotts combines her expertise in nutrition and mental health to provide practical guidance, helping readers address the root causes of burnout and take steps toward recovery. If you're seeking a comprehensive approach to overcoming burnout and reclaiming your well-being, this book is a worthwhile read.' NetGalley

• Table of ContentsIntroductionPart 1: What is Burnout?Chapter 1. The stress factor1.1 Burnout defined1.2 The stress response1.3 The three stages of burnoutChapter 2. Why women experience burnoutChapter 3. The burnout effect3.1 Health conditions associated with burnout3.2 Symptoms to look out forChapter 4. Managing fatigue and emotional overwhelm4.1 The traditional approach4.2 An alternativePart 2: What Is Actually Going OnSection introduction - Getting to the root causeChapter 5. What’s going on in your brainChapter 6. The hidden cycle driving your moodChapter 7. Your cells’ energy engine roomChapter 8. That gut feeling: The role of the Gut-Brain AxisChapter 9. Hormone havocChapter 10. The blood sugar roller coasterChapter 11. The role of inflammation and immune healthChapter 12. Your genesPart 3: What To Do About ItSection introduction – My Mood-Boosting MethodChapter 13. Nourish – the brain and the whole body13.1 A Note on hydration13.2 Fatigue fighting & mood boosting nutrients13.3 Notorious mood disruptersChapter 14. Engage – in physical activities and hobbies14.1 The right exercise14.2 Social connection14.3 Hobbies14.4 When to disengage - The social media drainChapter 15. Restore – through rest and relaxation15.1 Why you should (self)care15.2 How to identify your stressors15.3 Relaxation tools and techniques15.4 The importance of sleepChapter 16. Reframe – negative thoughts and limiting beliefs16.1 Limiting beliefs16.2 Check your language16.3 Breaking negative thought patterns16.4 Practising gratitudePart 4: What To Do NextChapter 17. The personalized approachChapter 18. Functional and nutrigenomic testingRecipes (c.20, including:Mood-boosting breakfasts,Grab-and go lunches,Energising dinners, andPick-me-up snack ideas)ResourcesReferencesIndex