Resentment Is a Sign: How to Restructure Before You Burn Out

Resentment gets a bad rap, but what if it’s actually a guidepost?

This episode is a look inside one of my recent Catalyst Studio mentoring sessions, where a brilliant practitioner found herself loving the work… and hating how it made her feel. Sound familiar? She wasn’t burned out, yet, but the resentment was building. And it wasn’t loud. It was quiet, chronic, and easy to ignore. Until it wasn’t.

We talked through where that resentment was coming from, how it tied to people-pleasing, guilt around pricing, and the belief that overdelivering somehow proves your worth. We named it. We mapped it. And then we got to work.

Inside this episode, I share the tools and scripts I gave her to start protecting her energy and time, without shrinking or apologizing. We talk about boundaries (internal and external), membership models, and why policies aren’t just for your practice… they’re for your passion.

If you’ve been carrying silent resentment, feeling overextended, or struggling to hold your own boundaries, this one’s for you.

Let’s talk about what needs to shift, before burnout makes the decision for you.

Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Resentment as a Burnout Warning Sign
05:00 The Pressure to Be Liked and Its Hidden Costs
08:13 Scripts for Saying No
10:12 Public vs. Private Boundaries
15:05 Self-Abandonment and Internal Boundaries
16:10 Practicing Discomfort
18:00 How to Spot Quiet Resentment
20:14 Building Structure for Sustainable Care
22:04 Final Reflections and the Catalyst Quiz

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The Catalyst Way™: Creative Strategies for Women in Medicine to Flourish 🩺🧠🎨
Welcome to The Catalyst Way—where women in medicine learn to beat burnout, optimize time, and build fulfilling careers and vibrant lives.

Hi, I’m Dr. Lara Salyer, a former burned-out physician turned Chief Creativity Catalyst. I help women clinicians get organized, reclaim energy, and thrive in medicine—without sacrificing their well-being.

Through a blend of flow neuroscience, Functional Medicine, polyvagal theory, and solutions-focused coaching, I teach practitioners how to optimize time, trust intuition, and create a sustainable career that works for them. 🎨✨

This channel is for women physicians, NPs, PAs, and holistic practitioners who are ready to step off the hamster wheel and take control of their careers. Whether you're recovering from burnout or building your dream practice, you’ll find practical, proven strategies to help you succeed.

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