Episode Summary

In this All In After Show mini-series of The All In Wellness Approach, we take your feedback from Episode 002, Balance After Burnout, and go deeper into the questions that came in after the episode aired.

Aubrey and Amanda unpack what burnout really looks like — and this time, they bring both researched answers and their own lived experience to every question listeners asked.

They walk through how burnout shows up emotionally, physically, and spiritually, why tools like the IMSAFE checklist matter, and what healthy coping actually looks like when you’re overwhelmed. The conversation explores emotional blunting, mental health in aviation, faith as a stabilizing anchor, and the power of community when you feel isolated or disconnected.

In This Episode

• Breaking down burnout through real listener questions
• How burnout shows up emotionally, physically, and spiritually
• Using the IMSAFE checklist as a personal self-assessment tool
• The importance of counseling & mental health support — even in aviation
• How faith acts as a foundation when rebuilding after burnout
• Simple daily practices for maintaining spiritual grounding
• Understanding emotional blunting & overwhelm
• Why community support matters when you feel isolated
• How to recognize your personal stress thresholds
• Why regular self-assessment protects your mental well-being

Key Takeaways

• Burnout often presents as emotional blunting, numbness, or physical exhaustion.
• The IMSAFE checklist is a crucial tool for recognizing when you’re not okay.
• Coping strategies should be intentional, healthy, and sometimes guided by a professional.
• Faith creates stability when everything else feels unstable.
• Daily spiritual practices support emotional and mental alignment.
• It’s important to seek help — therapy, counseling, trusted support — when overwhelmed.
• Community is essential to navigating burnout and reducing isolation.
• Knowing your personal stress thresholds helps prevent crashing into burnout.
• Regular self-check-ins allow you to catch misalignment early and make adjustments.

Reference Links

IMSAFE Checklist (FAA Safety Resource):
https://www.faa.gov/pilots/safety/pilotsafetybrochures/media/personal_check.pdf

Aviation Mental Health & Counseling Info (FAA Guide):
https://www.faa.gov/ame_guide/app_process/exam_tech/item47/amd

General Mental Health Resources:
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health

Spiritual Practice Resources:
YouVersion Bible App – https://www.youversion.com/
BibleGateway (MSG Translation) – https://www.biblegateway.com/

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Thanks for listening.
Let’s live well—for the long haul.

— Your AIWA Team