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Feeling disconnected, burned out, or wondering why success can still feel lonely? You are not the only one. In this honest and deeply relatable episode of Normalize The Conversation, Francesca sits down with licensed therapist Jessica Vickers to talk about burnout, friendship changes in adulthood, self-care that actually helps, and how to stop feeling so alone in hard seasons of life.
Jessica Vickers is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in trauma therapy, EMDR, and perinatal mental health. Together, we explore what it means to be human in today’s overwhelming world from emotional exhaustion and therapist burnout to navigating relationships, social media comparison, and finding support when life feels heavy.
This episode is for anyone who has:
Felt isolated from friends as life changes
Struggled with burnout or emotional exhaustion
Wondered if therapy can actually help
Felt hurt when support from others doesn’t look the way they hoped
Needed permission to slow down, rest, and reconnect with joy
Francesca and Jessica also discuss the pressure to seek validation from others, why adult friendships shift, and how misunderstandings—not rejection—may be behind some relationship struggles. They dive into practical ways to support your mental health, including building community, spending time alone without loneliness, and finding small moments of joy through hobbies, books, travel, or even nostalgic places like Disney.
You’ll also hear an honest conversation about therapy, emotional wellness, and why finding the right therapist matters. Jessica shares thoughtful insight into self-disclosure in therapy, emotional safety, and how therapists balance boundaries while still showing up as humans.
If you’ve been feeling emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to care for yourself in difficult seasons, this conversation will remind you that healing doesn’t have to happen alone.
Listen now, and if this episode resonates with you, follow Normalize The Conversation and share it with someone who may need a reminder that they’re not alone.
