Amy Liz Harrison
Amy Liz Harrison
Volunteering Voodoo: When Helping Turns Harmful in Recovery
Volunteering Voodoo: When Helping Turns Harmful in Recovery
Volunteering Voodoo: When Helping Turns Harmful in Recovery
Tuesday 27th May 2025
Explore the tangled world of volunteering with Amy Liz Harrison as she shares insights on boundaries and burnout in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Recognise when volunteering becomes overwhelming.
- Set clear boundaries to protect mental health.
- Understand the influence of guilt in service roles.
- Be aware of cult-like behaviours in organisations.
- Prioritise self-awareness and personal limits.
Helping, belonging, being of service, etc. does not have to be unhealthy.
Ever found yourself knee-deep in volunteer work, only to realise you're more tangled up than a cat in a ball of yarn? In this episode of Eternally Amy, Amy Liz Harrison shares her journey through the perplexing world of volunteering. With a dash of humour and a sprinkle of raw honesty, Amy unpacks the tricky business of 'Volunteering Voodoo' – where helping out can sometimes lead to burnout and boundary-breaking.
As a sober mom of eight, Amy draws from her own experiences, revealing how her desire to belong has often led her down paths of over-commitment and exhaustion. Amy doesn't shy away from discussing the complexities of volunteering within organisations like churches and schools, where the lines between service and personal well-being can blur.
She reflects on the importance of setting clear boundaries and recognising when those boundaries are crossed, offering listeners a candid look at her struggles with maintaining balance. Through anecdotes about her own volunteer experiences, Amy highlights the need for self-awareness and the courage to step back when necessary. With references to cult-like behaviours and the influence of guilt in volunteering, Amy's insights are both relatable and eye-opening.
She emphasises the significance of understanding one's limits and making choices that protect mental and physical health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who's ever felt the weight of volunteering obligations or questioned their place within an organisation. So, if you're curious about how to juggle helping others without dropping your own needs, Amy's wisdom might just be the guiding light you need. Are you ready to redefine your volunteering experience?