Do you ever reach the end of the day feeling like you've given everything you have to everyone else?

Work. Family. Friends. Relationships. Responsibilities.

Somewhere along the way, your emotional tank runs empty.

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, clinical psychologists Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis introduce a simple but powerful way to think about your emotional energy: imagine starting each day with $100. Every conversation, obligation, and interaction costs you something... but how often do you stop to ask who's helping fill your tank back up?

Together, they explore why emotional exhaustion happens, why some people and situations drain us more than others, and practical strategies for recharging before burnout becomes your normal.

You'll learn how to become more intentional about where your energy goes, recognize the signs that you're running on empty, and build simple habits that help you recover instead of carrying the weight of the entire day with you.

If you've been feeling emotionally drained, overwhelmed, or like there's never enough of you to go around, this conversation will leave you with practical tools and a new perspective on taking care of yourself.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling completely drained... while someone else leaves you feeling calm, supported, and energized?

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis explore the psychology behind emotionally draining relationships and why your nervous system responds differently to different people.

Together, they discuss:

• Why some people leave you feeling emotionally exhausted

• How your nervous system constantly picks up on emotional cues

• The role of co-regulation and emotional energy in relationships

• Why certain friendships and interactions affect you so deeply

• How understanding these patterns can help you make healthier relationship choices

If you've ever thought, "Why do I always feel so drained after being around certain people?" this conversation is for you.

Whether you're navigating friendships, family relationships, work dynamics, or simply trying to better understand yourself, this episode offers practical insights that can help you recognize what's happening beneath the surface.

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Have you ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, irritable, or emotionally drained—but assumed it was just stress, a busy season, or simply part of life?

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis explore the often-overlooked signs of burnout and why so many people experience it without realizing what's really happening.

Burnout doesn't always show up as complete exhaustion. Sometimes it looks like feeling disconnected from the things you once enjoyed, struggling to focus, becoming increasingly irritable, feeling emotionally numb, or carrying the constant weight of everyone else's needs and expectations.

Lauren and Eleni discuss:

• What burnout actually is and how it develops
• The difference between stress and burnout
• Why women are especially vulnerable to burnout
• Common warning signs people tend to dismiss
• How burnout impacts relationships, work, and emotional well-being
• Practical strategies for recognizing and addressing burnout before it becomes overwhelming

If you've ever wondered whether you're simply stressed—or if something deeper may be going on—this conversation offers insight, validation, and actionable tools for moving forward.