Emotional Flatline | Pamela Buchanan | TEDxSIUC

Dr. Buchanan explores the idea of an “emotional flatline,” where high-performing individuals continue to succeed outwardly while feeling internally disconnected and numb. Drawing from her experiences in the emergency room during the pandemic, she shares how constant pressure and responsibility can slowly erode a person’s sense of meaning. She challenges the belief that resilience is unlimited and emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with purpose in a sustainable way. Ultimately, her message is that rea ...