Dim, Not Done - Burnout, Breakdown, and the Slow Road Back
The Terrible Creative1 Touko 2025

Dim, Not Done - Burnout, Breakdown, and the Slow Road Back

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This one’s personal.


In this episode, Patrick shares the story of a full-blown burnout that ended behind a dumpster — and why it didn’t start there. We talk about what burnout really looks like (spoiler: it’s not just being tired), how the body reacts to prolonged stress, and how that quiet voice telling you you’ve “lost it” might just be your nervous system waving a white flag.


With insight from Dr. Michelle Hagel, a breakdown of chronic fight-or-flight, and a challenge for anyone teetering on the edge, this episode is for the creatives who feel dim — but aren’t done.


If you’ve been wondering why the spark is fading, or if you’ll ever feel like yourself again… this one’s for you.

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