Guía tu cuerpo con Aissa García:¿Trabajar hasta romperse? señales del burnout

April 7, 2026·14 min·1 clip

Aissa García and Dr. Mario Zitalán reveal why burnout is more than just exhaustion and how to spot its early warning signs.

The episode begins with host Aissa García introducing the topic of burnout as a serious condition beyond mere tiredness. Guest Dr. Mario Zitalán, a Mexican physician and psychotherapist, defines burnout as a disorder from mismanaged workplace stress, caused by factors like heavy workloads and poor recognition. He explains that burnout accumulates over time, leading to emotional exhaustion where individuals lose interest in work and daily activities. This progresses to dissociation, causing irritability and reduced effectiveness at work. Dr. Zitalán clarifies that burnout is not a disease but an emotional disorder triggered by inadequate stress management. Diagnosis is clinical, involving assessment of physical and emotional symptoms related to job dissatisfaction. The final stage is cynicism, where a person becomes indifferent to job responsibilities and consequences. Physical symptoms mirror anxiety disorders, including palpitations, stomach sensations, sweating, and headaches. People with higher anxiety levels are more prone to burnout. Prevention starts with awareness that anyone in high-stress jobs can be affected. Dr. Zitalán recommends observing negative thoughts and repetitive thinking patterns. He advises improving internal self-talk to avoid self-criticism. Managing social pressure involves accepting human fallibility and setting realistic goals. Nutrition and sleep are crucial, with deep sleep activating the glymphatic system to clear brain toxins like amyloid proteins. Self-love and self-care are emphasized as protective measures. The episode concludes with a call to seek psychological help promptly if experiencing burnout symptoms.

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