From Burnout to Breakthrough: Dana on the No Snooze Podcast Discussing Healing and EMDR Therapy
- Dana Carretta-Stein
- 4 hours ago
- 5 min read
How EMDR Therapy Helps You Heal from Burnout and Emotional Overload
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by stress, burnout, or emotional baggage from your past, this episode of the No Snooze Podcast is a must-listen. Featuring Dana Carretta-Stein, licensed trauma therapist, founder of Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling, and creator of The EMDR Coach, the conversation dives deep into trauma, therapy, emotional regulation, and what it really takes to heal.
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Key Takeaways from this Interview
🔑 1. “Feelings Buried Alive Never Die”
Dana explains how unprocessed emotions stay trapped in the body, eventually leading to emotional and physical issues. EMDR therapy works to unlock these stuck feelings and rewire your nervous system’s response to stress and trauma.
🔑 2. The Power of EMDR Therapy
Dana breaks down Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—a powerful method that helps clients reprocess painful memories, reduce emotional triggers, and build new, adaptive pathways in the brain.
🔑 3. Burnout Isn’t Just Stress—it’s a Warning Sign
As Dana shares in the episode, burnout can look different for everyone, from exhaustion and emotional numbness to over-functioning and anxiety. She offers practical tools for spotting early warning signs and re-centering before it’s too late.
🔑 4. Therapy Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
Not all therapists (or therapy styles) fit every client. Dana emphasizes the importance of “therapist shopping” to find someone who resonates with you—and why it’s okay to try multiple sessions before committing.
Why You Should Check Out the No Snooze Podcast
Dana’s candid conversation on No Snooze Podcast goes far beyond therapy—covering parenting, emotional intelligence, burnout prevention, and even personal stories that make mental health feel relatable and real.
🎧 Watch Dana’s full episode on No Snooze Podcast in youtube here and subscribe for more inspiring conversations about success, resilience, and mental health.
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Book Therapy at Peaceful Living Counseling
Feeling ready to take the next step in your healing journey? Dana’s team at Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling offers EMDR therapy and trauma-informed support both in-person (Scarsdale, NY) and virtually.
Start Healing at Home with The EMDR Therapy Progress Journal
Not quite ready for therapy? Dana’s EMDR Therapy Progress Journal is the perfect self-paced tool. It blends neuroscience-backed strategies, practical prompts, and actionable steps to help you:
✅ Track emotional triggers
✅ Build coping skills
✅ Understand how past experiences shape your present
Go Deeper in Your Healing Journey
📚 Check out my blogs at The EMDR Coach, where I break down EMDR concepts, trauma education, and practical healing strategies you can start today.
About Dana Carretta-Stein
Dana Carretta-Stein is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and founder of Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, and Carretta Consulting in Scarsdale, NY.
She is a certified EMDR therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant and is an expert in trauma-informed care in Westchester, NY.
Dana is also a skilled business coach for wellness practitioners who are looking to build and grow their private practice.
Check out Dana's website to learn more about her and EMDR Therapy:
🎙 Podcast Interview Script:
🧠 Segment 1: Why Therapy Matters More Than Ever
Dave: Let’s start here: A lot of people feel like therapy is intimidating or even unnecessary until things fall apart. Why do you think therapy is so important—even for people who feel like they’re ‘holding it together’?
Dana: Therapy isn’t just for crises—it’s about preventing them. So many high performers function well on the outside but are emotionally overloaded on the inside. I help my clients unpack that hidden stress before it turns into burnout, physical illness, or relationship breakdowns.
With EMDR therapy, we go beyond surface-level talk and actually reprocess old experiences that are keeping you stuck. Healing isn’t just about coping—it’s about rewiring your brain and nervous system so you can live fully present.
🔥 Segment 2: What is EMDR Therapy?
Dave: I’ve heard so much about EMDR, but it sounds intimidating if you’re new to it. What exactly is EMDR therapy and how does it work?
Dana: Great question! EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It’s a therapy that helps your brain reprocess traumatic or stressful memories so they stop triggering you in the present.
We use bilateral stimulation—eye movements, taps, or sounds—to activate both sides of the brain. It’s like your brain’s natural way of filing away those old ‘unresolved’ experiences, so they stop controlling your emotions, your body, and your behavior.
🩺 Segment 3: Burnout & Emotional Overload
Dave: Burnout comes up a lot in our audience. How do you know if you’re burnt out versus just having a bad week?"
Dana: Burnout is chronic. If you notice constant fatigue, irritability, loss of interest in things you used to enjoy, or even physical symptoms like headaches or stomach issues—your nervous system is waving the red flag.
One tool I love is tracking emotional triggers and stress patterns, which is exactly why I created The EMDR Therapy Progress Journal. It gives people a structured way to identify what’s draining them and build healthy coping tools—even if they’re not in therapy yet.
🏥 Segment 4: Getting Started with Therapy
Dave: For someone listening who’s never been to therapy, what’s the first step they should take?
Dana: Start small. Book a consultation and talk to a therapist without pressure. At Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling, we offer both in-person sessions in Scarsdale, NY, and virtual therapy anywhere in New York.
We specialize in trauma-informed care, EMDR therapy, and helping high performers and parents who feel overwhelmed. Therapy doesn’t have to be scary—it’s about finding someone you can trust and feel safe with.
📖 Segment 5: Tools You Can Use Now
Dave: For listeners who aren’t ready for therapy yet, what’s one tool they can start using today?
Dana: Your breath is powerful. Simple breathing shifts—like longer exhales when you’re anxious or energizing breaths when you’re drained—can reset your nervous system in minutes.
And of course, my book, The EMDR Therapy Progress Journal, walks you through exercises to map your triggers, calm your body, and reframe your thinking—whether or not you’re in therapy yet.
🎯 Segment 6: Final Thoughts + Call to Action
Dave: This has been amazing, Dana. Before we wrap, where can people connect with you, book therapy, or grab your book?
Dana: Follow me on Instagram at @the_emdr_coach for trauma healing tips and EMDR insights.
You can book a session at Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling here.
And if you’re ready to start healing today, grab The EMDR Therapy Progress Journal at theemdrcoach.com.
Dave: Perfect. Guys, if you loved this episode, make sure you subscribe to No Snooze Podcast on YouTube and check out Dana’s work. Therapy isn’t just about surviving—it’s about thriving.
Until next time: Stop snoozing. Get up. Get after it. And hey… maybe go book that therapy session.