39. How Therapists Can Navigate NDIS Changes Without Burning Out

This week’s episode is one I recorded on the fly, after a real conversation reminded me of just how heavy things have felt for so many therapists right now.

Between constant NDIS changes, shifting ballparks, and the relentless pressure of report writing, it’s no wonder so many of us are feeling tired, questioning ourselves, and teetering on the edge of burnout.

In this episode, I speak honestly about:

• Why it’s natural to feel drained, flat, or second-guessing yourself in a system that keeps moving the goalposts.
• How perfectionism sneaks in when change feels out of our control — and what to do with that urge to over-carry.
• The small, 5% shifts that actually help — grounding rituals, noticing impact, and giving yourself permission not to fix the whole system.
• Why the spark for your work isn’t gone, even if it feels dim right now.
• The resilience of our therapy community, and why I’m so proud of us.

If you’ve been feeling heavy, flat, or on the verge of burnout, I want this episode to remind you: you’re not alone, you’re not broken, and the spark for your work will return.

I’d love to hear what landed for you — come find me over on Instagram @miapoko and share your reflections.

And if this episode supported you, leaving a review truly helps more therapists find this space — and reminds others that they’re not alone in navigating the wildness of this work.