The Mental Balance

In this episode we discuss the biggest stressor in Tech today, "Layoffs" with Andrew Kushnick, Psychotherapist who deals with a lot of clients in Tech. As the economy continues to struggle, many businesses are cutting back on employee numbers. This has led to mass layoffs, and as a result, many people are feeling stressed, overwhelmed and dealing with the doom. of never ending fear. In this video, I'm sharing insights from a psychotherapist about how tech layoffs may be affecting your mental health, how this can impact some in the form of trauma and strategies, tools to cope and go through with this. We also discuss the 4 most common patterns observed for those working in the Tech Industry: 🌱 Sense of lack of meaning 🌱 Feelings of isolation 🌱 Rigid cognitive style 🌱 Communication problems Remember: We all cope differently in difficult situations, and the stress of a tech layoffs may be affecting you in ways you didn't expect. If you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed, don't hesitate to reach out for help. A therapist can provide you with tips and strategies for coping with the stress of a tech layoffs. 🧠 🧠 🧠 Subscribe to our newsletter for updates and episodes: www.thementalbalance.com

✨ ✨ ✨ Our Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_mental_ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_mental_ba... Chapters: 0:00 - 0:36: Tech Minds Unwind Intro 0:37 - 1:19: From Lawyer to Psychotherapist 1:20 - 2:56: Andrew's clients 2:56 - 5:37: Anxiety in Tech due to Layoffs 5:37 - 15:31: Coping Strategies 15:31 - 19:39: Common Patterns in Tech 19:39 - 26:53: Coping with Trauma 26:53 - 31:44: Black-and-White Thinking in Tech 31:44 - 34:52: The discomfort of accessing emotions 34:52 - 36:57: Feelings of isolation among tech workers 36:58 - 39:23: Loneliness in Tech 39:24 - 44:01: Closing remarks Andrew's practice - https://andrewkushnick.com/about

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Linnea is a psychotherapist who is also the founder of a psychiatry practice based in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Having begun her career as a molecular biologist, then worked in the tech industry as a product manager and director of marketing and having gone back to school for psychotherapy and now a business owner, she knows what stress and BURNOUT is actually about. Would you rather prefer to read? Subscribe to our newsletter - www.thementalbalance.com Get alerted on our social media channels as well: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_mental_... Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_mental_ba... Linnea's practice in the Bay Area: https://www.bayareamh.com/ Chapters:

0:00 - 0:55: Introduction to Ep2 of Tech Minds Unwind 0:55 - 2:13: Working in Three Different Careers, Linnea's Introduction 2:13 - 9:29: Discussing Burnout in the Tech Industry and COVID's effects 9:30 - 16:55: Multi-tasking, Software releases, cortisol and not much coffee can do 16:56 - 20:36: Signs of Burnout in People 20:37 - 22:58: Preventing burnout and recovering from it 22:58 - 28:26: Self-Compassion and Self-Acceptance 28:27 - 34:53: Ketamine Psychotherapy and Psychedelics Tools and references mentioned in this podcast: Mindfulness Bell: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mindful... Sapolsky's Research, Stanford, TED talks: https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_sapo... Emily and Amilia Nagoski, burnout:    • Emily Nagoski and...   Kristen Neff, compassion:    • The Space Between...   Devon Price, Unmasking Autism: https://www.amazon.com/Unmasking-Auti...#mentalhealthawareness #thementalbalancepodcast #therapy #mentalhealth --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Warning: For information purposes only. Does not constitute clinical advice. Consult your local medical authority for advice. If you or someone you know needs help immediately, you should take one of the following actions:- call 9-8-8 in the United States or your country's emergency number- call the Lifeline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255) in the United States or a global crisis hotlines- text START to 741-741 in the United States - go to your nearest hospital emergency room

In this episode of Tech Minds Unwind, Michael discusses common signs of burnout and provides practical tools to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Drawing from his diverse career background and client experiences, Michael offers unique perspectives on how to implement these takeaways in your everyday life. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and transform your approach to work and well-being! Hi! I'm Vidhi, and thanks for listening in. 😊👍🎥 If you prefer to read, subscribe to our blog - www.thementalbalance.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_mental_... Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_mental_ba... Warning: For information purposes only. Does not constitute clinical advice. Consult your local medical authority for advice. If you or someone you know needs help immediately, you should take one of the following actions:- call 9-8-8 in the United States or your country's emergency number- call the Lifeline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255) in the United States or a global crisis hotlines- text START to 741-741 in the United States - go to your nearest hospital emergency room