Helping organizations and professionals transform burnout into energy and confidence in their purpose with abundance in life and business.
Deidre Gestrin
Consultant, Speaker, Author, & Trainer
For over 4 years, Deidre Gestrin has made it her mission to help hundreds of high achieving professionals conquer burnout, reignite their passion, and renew their purpose. Her master’s degree in counseling psychology, plus 14 years specializing in stress and trauma treatment, have given her the knowledge and expertise to help others alleviate chronic stress and recover from burnout. Deidre maintains a strong conviction that everyone has the ability to create the life they desire. Throughout her career in the behavioral health field, she has been privileged to hold executive leadership positions, which yielded opportunities emphasizing the importance of life work balance. She gained expertise and knowledge on how to support and to effectively move companies forward in their vision and mission, while supporting employee needs and wellness.
Inside Your Stress to Peace Guide, You'll Discover How to:
Calm your stress response in minutes with one powerful breathing technique that rewires your nervous system.
Recharge your brain’s energy and focus through strategic micro-pauses that fuel productivity.
Reclaim your sleep — and wake up clear, confident, and energized again.
Prevent burnout before it starts using a simple formula you can apply right away.
Are you sick and tired of being STUCK?
Deidre Gestrin helps exhausted and overwhelmed high achieving professionals like you conquer burnout to reignite your passion and enjoy the work you do.
Ignoring a problem never makes it go away… it only makes things worse, and ultimately harder to solve. The good news is that you’ve come to the right place to jumpstart your life! The difference between staying where you are indefinitely, and moving forward to realize your potential, is all about taking action.
Did you know there is a sequence to SUCCESS?
Success doesn’t happen by chance. It happens by choice. When you combine the right information with precise implementation you get rapid transformation!
Deidre Gestrin has identified a formula that anyone, or any organization, can follow to achieve outstanding results.
In life there are always going to be ups and downs. What if you could learn how to make the up times last—and minimize or eliminate the down times? Deidre Gestrin provides training solutions that do just that.
We can help you achieve greater success, faster, and with fewer setbacks. Don’t take our word for it… we’ll prove it to you!
We have the proven resources to transform your life. From on-site workshops to online courses, coaching, consulting and more, we create change from the inside out. We offer a wide array of development and training programs built on timeless principles that get results.
All The Tools You Need To Build A Successful Life & Business
ONLINE TRAINING
Want thorough training to help you master your trade, but can’t imagine it fitting into your busy schedule?
Deidre Gestrin offers high quality online video training that you can watch on your own time. We pour passion, knowledge, and practical pointers into all of our videos. Which means the trainings won’t just engage you; it will also change you.
TEAM TRAINING
Deidre Gestrin provides premier in-house training services that meet the specific needs of business owners, employees, team leaders and managers. A recognized leader in on-site training programs, we provide tailored training exclusively for your business. Our programs are relevant, practical and delivered in an engaging way. To learn more about how your organization can benefit from our customized team training solutions click here.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
When you want your event to be a success, you need to be able to rely on your speaker to deliver a message that will inspire, entertain and create positive change.
You want more than temporary motivation… you want to create permanent transformation! Deidre Gestrin delivers skill-building content and cutting-edge insights that will educate and energize your audience.
Testimonials
"Deidre was able to help me get my clinical spark back!"
Beth Derickson
LCSW | Missouri
"In working with Deidre, I feel like I’m at a 90% success rate."
Chris Grad
Business Owner, Entrepreneur | Idaho
"Deidre helped me get to the point where I am today."
Michelle Schmutzler
Psychiatric Tech Worker |
Idaho
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FROM THE BLOG
Burnout Isn't Normal: How to Recognize and Recover from Chronic Stress
Burnout Isn't Normal: How to Recognize and Recover from Chronic Stress
Burnout Isn't Normal: Here's What You Need to Know
Have you ever been told that burnout is just part of working hard? That it's something you simply have to endure? I've heard this countless times throughout my career in behavioral health care, and I'm here to tell you: it's completely false.
Burnout is not a badge of honor or an inevitable part of professional life. It's a response to prolonged, unmanaged stress that can seriously damage your health.
Understanding the Difference: Stress vs. Burnout
Think of stress like a rubber band. Some tension is actually beneficial—it motivates us and helps us rise to challenges. When we experience stress, we stretch to meet the demand, then bounce back to our baseline once the situation resolves.
Stress is temporary. It's your body's short-term response to a perceived or real threat. You forget to pay a bill, or you get into a minor car accident—your stress response kicks in, helps you handle the situation, then calms back down.
Burnout is different. It lasts for weeks or months and fundamentally impacts both your physical and mental health. When stressors pile up without relief, your body shifts into survival mode and stays there. Just like stretching a rubber band too far causes it to break, prolonged stress leads to your body breaking down.
What Exactly Is Burnout?
The World Health Organization defines burnout as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that hasn't been successfully managed. It's characterized by:
Energy depletion and exhaustion
Increased mental distance from your job
Feelings of negativism or cynicism about your work
Reduced professional efficacy
How to Know If You're Burned Out
You're not just tired—you're mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted from the moment you wake up. You might feel apathetic, constantly questioning the point of what you're doing. You disengage throughout your day, going through the motions without really being present.
The Danger of "Pushing Through"
I need to caution you about the "push through" mentality. During my third episode of burnout, I convinced myself I just needed to keep going—fix one more crisis, get past one more deadline, and things would settle down.
They didn't.
It took my annual checkup for me to realize what was really happening. My A1C numbers were climbing toward diabetic levels. I developed arthritis in my early thirties. My doctor told me plainly: my job was killing me.
That was my wake-up call. I don't want you to reach that point.
You Don't Have to Change Jobs to Recover
While I ultimately did change jobs, recovery doesn't require that drastic step. The first and most important step is deciding that you want things to be different and believing that burnout is not a normal way to function.
When I made that decision and started my recovery journey, the results were remarkable. My arthritis symptoms disappeared. My A1C returned to normal. I slept through the night and had energy throughout the day. Most importantly, I looked forward to helping others again.
You Can Change This
Remember: stress is temporary, but burnout lasts weeks or months and damages your health. You don't have to accept it as your reality. Recovery is possible, and it starts with a decision to prioritize your wellbeing.
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