407: Debra Fileta, M.A., L.P.C., on Self-Neglect, Why Burnout is So Prevalent, and Self-Care vs. Soul Care

It’s episode 407 of the podcast, and this week, I’m excited to welcome back my friend, professional counselor Debra Fileta. In our fast-paced culture plagued with burnout, stress, and chronic fatigue, we often find that we’re functioning out of emptiness. What would it be like to experience fulfillment in our lives that was both lasting and regenerative? Well this week, Debra and I discuss self-neglect, why burnout is so prevalent, and the difference between self-care and soul care.

Guest Bio

Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in relationship and marital issues and mental and emotional health. She is the author of five books, a podcaster (Love + Relationships Podcast), and a national speaker who is passionate about spreading the message that healthy people make healthy relationships. She’s the creator of the popular relationship advice blog TrueLoveDates.com, reaching millions of readers with her candid yet compassionate style, which combines psychology and faith.

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Featured Resources

• Soul Care: *Find Life-Giving Rhythms *Live Restored *Avoid Burnout *Discover Unspeakable Joy
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• Widen the Window: Training Your Brain and Body to Thrive During Stress and Recover from Trauma
• Healing What You Can’t Erase: Transform Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health from the Inside Out

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