The Way You Are Coping With Burnout is Keeping You Stuck | Dr. Rebecca Hubbard | TEDxNormal
Hooked on achievement and driven by hustle culture, a former athlete and academic overachiever shares how burnout and illness forced her to redefine success. In this powerful talk, clinical psychologist Dr. Rebecca Hubbard traces her journey from the basketball court to private practice, motherhood, and healing. Through the lens of identity and social conditioning, she reveals how cultural messages around work and worth can trap us in cycles of overwork—even in the name of self-care. Her message is clear: rest and joy are not luxuries or rewards—they are human needs. It’s time to unlearn hustle and reconnect with who we are beyond what we produce. Dr. Rebecca Hubbard is a licensed clinical psychologist, yoga instructor, former student athlete, and recovering perfectionist. She has been on her own wellness journey since she was a teenager and uses her personal experience and professional training to co-create spaces for healing and growth in her Chicago-based private practice. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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