Summary

In this conversation, Dr. Arianna Molloy talks about what happens when our deep sense of calling starts to wear thin. She shares her own story of discovering what a healthy calling looks like and how burnout, when left unchecked, can unravel our identity. Arianna reframes calling not as a personal mission to chase but as a relational act. She walks through the signs of burnout, boundaries and why rest is essential.

Takeaways

Burnout isn’t all or nothing but creeps in gradually, and recognizing where we are on the spectrum is part of healing.
Burnout from calling can cut deep. It can distort your sense of identity and connection to God.
Rest isn’t what happens after the work, it’s part of the work.

Episode field note: Don’t despise the process of slowing down.

Rest isn’t the absence of work, it’s a vital part of it. Healthy leaders know that excellent work and excellent work together.

Resources and links

Arianna’s book, Healthy Calling: IV Press

Arianna’s website: https://www.ariannamolloy.com/

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Ep 16: Healthy Calling, Burnout, and the Way Forward with Dr. Arianna Molloy