SPFPP 365: Step Back for a Comeback

This episode is different from the usual SPFPP podcast. It’s a personal reflection on grief, burnout, and the hard but necessary work of setting boundaries. I open up about feeling emotionally drained, realizing how much I’ve neglected my own needs, and making the decision to step back and reassess my priorities.

I talk about the disappointment of canceling the SPFPP expo, the challenges of balancing personal healing with nonprofit work, and the patterns I’ve recognized in my life. I also share insights from my Yoga Therapy training that have helped me understand what I’m going through, and why changing my environment is crucial for my healing.

Topics Covered:

• The impact of grief and why I’m prioritizing healing.

• Lessons learned from burnout and overextending myself.

• The importance of knowing your needs to set boundaries.

• How I plan to realign SPFPP’s mission and my personal goals.

• Why I canceled an event and what that decision taught me.

• The role of environment in personal growth and well-being.

This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t linear, and sometimes the best thing we can do is pause, reflect, and trust the process.

Links & Resources:
📊 Take the SPFPP Annual Herpes Survey – spfpp.org/herpes-survey
📅 Join us for the NYC Social Event – March 6, 2025, at The House in Brooklyn.