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To the Nearly Burnt-Out Caretaker in 2025
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To the Nearly Burnt-Out Caretaker in 2025

We’re living through a time that assaults empathy, and for those who care, it’s taking a real toll. This post is an open letter to the helpers, healers, and deeply feeling people who are exhausted. If you’ve been cycling through dread, anger, and collapse, you’re not alone — your nervous system is responding exactly as a caring system should. Read this post for how to stay human, stay grounded, and stay connected without burning out.

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The “Political” Grief of Living in 2025 As a Person Who Cares About Others
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

The “Political” Grief of Living in 2025 As a Person Who Cares About Others

Living in 2025 can feel disgusting, confusing, and “OK,” causing deep existential grief for those who care about others. This distress manifests as a profound sense of loss and moral injury for helpers. For those of us who care and who want to fight, this collective pain requires acknowledgment and action. I commit to lifelong learning, amplifying voices, and tangible support for a more just world. You can, too!

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Spiritual Awakening & Transcendence: Psilocybin Therapy for Caretakers
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

Spiritual Awakening & Transcendence: Psilocybin Therapy for Caretakers

As a caretaker, you pour your heart into others. But who cares for you? Explore how psilocybin therapy can reignite your spirit, offering spiritual awakening and transcendence to combat burnout. Discover renewed purpose and deeper connection with your self and your world. Interested in psilocybin therapy? Read on to learn more.

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EMDR for Compassion Fatigue: Helping the Helpers
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EMDR for Compassion Fatigue: Helping the Helpers

As a helping professional, you pour your heart into supporting others, but constant exposure to their struggles can lead to compassion fatigue. This leaves you feeling emotionally drained, disconnected from your clients, and questioning your ability to make a difference. But there is hope! EMDR therapy can address the root of compassion fatigue, helping you process vicarious trauma, release pent-up emotions, and rebuild your resilience.

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