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Fried. The Burnout Podcast

330 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 146 ratings

FRIED. The Burnout Podcast is on a mission to #endburnoutculture. You'll hear interviews with guests who have been through it all and lived to tell the tale and solo episodes from FRIED's host - Cait Donovan and FRIED Burnout Coach Sarah Vosen. Our promise is that you'll have at least one major take away from every single episode that will help guide your recovery. FRIED releases on Sundays at 12:00am EST which has earned it the unofficial title of 'Burnout Church'. We're here with your sermons, it's time to change your life. FRIED was created and is hosted by Cait Donovan, Keynote speaker and coach on burnout, boundaries, and her favorite emotion - Resentment.

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Maggie Reyes: Burnout and the Toll it Takes on Your Love Relationships

July 14, 2024 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Burnout Recovery works better with support. UNFRIED is our small group (7 people max!) coaching program to help guide you through your recovery. Get on the waitlist now! https://bit.ly/UNFRIED “You’re such a light and I feel like your flame is being extinguished,” said Maggie Reyes’ husband when she was experiencing burnout. For many, addressing their partners’ burnout and its impact on the relationship—stress, resentment, uneven distribution of responsibility, feeling unacknowledged—is as ...

#FRIEDguides: How to Job Search, Apply for Jobs, and Interview While You're Burnt Out

July 07, 2024 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Burnout Recovery works better with support. UNFRIED is our small group (7 people max!) coaching program to help guide you through your recovery. Get on the waitlist now! https://bit.ly/UNFRIED “There is a perfect fit out there for you,” encourages host Cait Donovan in this episode of FRIED, where she and Sarah Vosen discuss the process of job searching while recovering from burnout. They guide you through a four-step framework to navigate this challenging process. The goal is to dig beneat...

Kristin Lis: The Stories I told Myself That Kept Me Burnt Out (and How I Changed Them)

June 30, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

Need to get started on your burnout recovery? Download the Core Values Worksheet today! https://bit.ly/corevaluesfreebie “It was something I was doing just for me, no one else, a very unfamiliar feeling,” says today’s guest Kristin Lis, reflecting on her decision to begin burnout recovery with host Caitlin Donovan as her burnout coach, nearly a year before today’s interview. At that time, Kristin's mental fog was so severe that she couldn't read or form coherent sentences, a critical issue...

#straightfromcait: The F.R.I.E.D. Framework for Burnout Recovery for Individuals AND Companies

June 23, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Need to get started on your burnout recovery? Download the Core Values Worksheet today!  https://bit.ly/corevaluesfreebie Many of us know what it means to be burned out, but do you know what it means to be F.R.I.E.D.? On today’s episode Cait breaks down the five elements that make up the acronym F.R.I.E.D., five pillars—Facility safety, Reprioritize, Internal world, Explore what’s possible and Dedicate yourself—which comprise the main framework of burnout recovery. Within that framework, ho...

Aria Johnson: Uncovering the True You During Burnout Recovery

June 16, 2024 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Need to get started on your burnout recovery? Download the Core Values Worksheet today! https://www.caitdonovan.com/freebie-values “The self-abuse—that we don’t even realize we’re doing—is so glorified in this society.” Aria Johnson, a TV personality and celebrity voice coach, is best known for appearing as the music expert in the hit Reelz series “Beverly Hills Pawn.” Though this was ostensibly a reality show, Aria was ultimately playing a character—not unlike countless people who cast th...

#FRIEDguides: How to Listen to Your Body for Burnout Recovery

June 09, 2024 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Need to get started on your burnout recovery? Download the Core Values Worksheet today! https://www.caitdonovan.com/freebie-values FRIED Fam!—Another fried guide episode arrives by popular demand! This time hosts Cait and Sarah are talking about the holistic guide to burnout recovery, and that includes learning to listen to your body’s signals to figure out what larger issue they’re trying to draw your attention to. Most of us are so accustomed to ignoring our bodies’ signals and burnout s...

Jaime Rabin: Using the Power of Your Home to Support Your Burnout Recovery

June 02, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Need to get started on your burnout recovery? Download the Core Values Worksheet today! https://bit.ly/corevaluesfreebie “The home is a container for our sensory inputs, and the inputs to our sense organs affect us tremendously,” says Dr. Jaime Rabin, doctor of acupuncture, certified feng shui practitioner and executive leader of Deepak Chopra’s Global Awareness brand. She joins the FRIED podcast today to tell us what we can do to make our living spaces soothing, sanctuaries that infuse us...

#friedguides: Why Am I So Clumsy and Injury Prone During Burnout?

May 26, 2024 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Need to get started on your burnout recovery? Download the Core Values Worksheet today! https://bit.ly/corevaluesfreebie “When I’m stressed, I trip more, I bang into things more, I stub my toe more—so there’s definitely something going on here,” Cait shares, highlighting the curious link between burnout and clumsiness. In this latest "Fried Guide" episode, Sarah Vosen joins Cait to delve deeper into why burnout can make us more accident-prone and even lead to injuries. They discuss how str...

Jahmaal Marshall: Trauma Responses on Autopilot Lead to Burnout

May 19, 2024 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

Need to get started on your burnout recovery? Download the Core Values Worksheet today! https://bit.ly/corevaluesfreebie “Are you an introvert or just into hurt?” asks Jahmaal Marshall, certified counselor and founder of Listen Then Speak LLC and the podcast of the same name. Many of us develop behavior and personae, he explains, around a need to protect ourselves from rejection, and we carry these into our personal and professional adult lives. Growing up with a severely addicted father, ...

#straightfromcait: Realities of Burnout Recovery and Coaching (Behind the Scenes)

May 12, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

“I don’t want to convince you that whenever we finish working, you should be dancing, pirouetting on clouds in ballet slippers,” host Caitlin Donovan explains on this solo episode of FRIED, where she talks about managing expectations from burnout recovery work, particularly the program FRIED offers lead by her partner Sarah Vosen. In a space that, largely for marketing purposes, will promise that you’ll come out the other side of recovery feeling nothing but joy forever after, Cait offers so...

Dr. Kristen Donnelly & Dr. Erin Hinson: The Culture of Burnout

May 05, 2024 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

“How are we not supposed to burn out? That’s what our culture wants us to do: produce, make and do until we can’t anymore,” says Dr. Erin Hinson who, with Dr. Kristen Donnelly, joins the FRIED podcast to discuss the origins of burnout culture in the United States. Early religious tenets have formed our attitude toward hard work and individualism, those tenets evolved into modern-day capitalism and the resulting false and damaging beliefs remain hard-baked into the American identity. Drawing ...

#friedguides Why Your Burnout Recovery is Stuck (and How to Unstick It)

April 28, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

“You’re going to have to surrender and have patience and be ready and willing to be annoyed.” On today’s episode of FRIED, Sarah Vosen and Cait review some of the common reasons why your burnout recovery may not be working, or not working as fast as you’d like. First off—you may be overdoing it, which is the exact kind of perfectionistic approach that burned you out in the first place. You have to be open to doing things differently and going at a slower pace than you may be used to. If you’...

Colleen Kachmann: Is Drinking Part of Your Burnout Story?

April 21, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

“I’m in recovery from recovery,” explains Colleen Kachmann, Certified Master Life and Recovery Coach who joins the podcast to share her story of dealing with alcohol and burnout, and give new insight into the current understanding of and attitude toward addiction. For years, while playing the role of perfect mother, wife, career woman and volunteer, Colleen was also a self-described heavy day drinker. After joining Alcoholics Anonymous she found herself “indoctrinated” into believing that sh...

#straightfromcait: Burnout Protection Factors (BPF's)

April 14, 2024 04:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

“Why is it that two people can be in the same exact environment, at the same job, and one person burns out and another person doesn’t?” And not only does that other person not burn out, they thrive?” Well, as it turns out, just like everyone needs a certain amount of sun protection factor (SPF) to protect them from the harmful effects of the sun, so does everyone have their own BPF—burnout protection factor. On today’s solo episode of FRIED, Cait explains how we can build up our own BPFs wit...

John Neral: What to Say/Ask in Interviews When Returning After Burnout

April 07, 2024 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

“How you take command of the narrative is what’s going to see you through when you begin to determine what parts, if any, of the story you want to tell.” John Neral, executive and career transition coach, and host of the Mid-Career GPS podcast, joins FRIED to discuss how best to address gaps that burnout leaves in your resume when interviewing with a potential new employer. The first step is removing any shame and recognizing your own power in the process—you are evaluating the company just ...

#sarahshares: How do You Resolve Burnout Related Exhaustion?

March 31, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

On a recent trip to Thailand, Sarah experienced jet lag that was comparable only to the exhaustion she experienced while deep in the midst of burnout. She highlights that while jet lag might need just a few days of rest to overcome, recovering from burnout—a state of deep energy depletion—requires more time and patience. Sarah offers practical advice that could potentially reduce the recovery time from burnout by up to 80%, emphasizing the importance of setting realistic expectations and how...

Julie Menanno: Secure Love: Attachment Needs, Burnout, and Your Relationships with... Everything

March 24, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

“Insecure attachment—period—whatever category you’re in, is 100 percent nurture. One hundred percent. It’s a relationally driven disorder.” Dr. Julie Menanno, author of “The Secure Relationship,” joins the FRIED podcast to talk about relationships and attachment theory. For many of us, our parents or caretakers, failed to meet our needs. To control the resulting anxiety, we form insecure attachment, the variety of which Dr. Julie further explains here. These childhood attachment styles then ...

#straightfromcait: Navigating Leadership Burnout: A Guide For Business Owners and Leaders

March 17, 2024 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Hey, FRIED fam! On today’s episode of The Burnout Podcast, Cait is answering written questions from bosses and leaders, asking how to deal with burnout while balancing all of the other concerns of their company and employees. How can you maintain a healthy workplace culture while recovering from burnout? How do you deal with employees who punch up out of frustration? What if restructuring the business to promote a healthier workplace results in layoffs?  First, Cait makes the distinction be...

Andrea Owen: Building Shame Resilience for Burnout Recovery

March 10, 2024 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

“Shame is driving the bus of our lives,” says life coach, keynote speaker, author and “hell-raiser” Andrea Owen, who joins the FRIED podcast. In this episode, Andrea shares a four-step process toward building shame resilience, which she learned while studying under author and professor Brene Brown. Many of the behaviors that we engage in–perfectionism, people pleasing, control– are what Brene Brown calls “the armor”. These tactics are means of avoiding shame.  One initial helpful step to bu...

Dr. James Gordon: Transforming Trauma for Burnout

March 03, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Dr. James Gordon, Harvard educated psychiatrist, founder and CEO of the Center for Mind Body Medicine, is recognized throughout the world for his use of self-awareness, self-care and group support to heal population-wide psychological trauma. He joins us on this episode of FRIED to discuss techniques featured in his new book “Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing.” He begins by dispelling two prominent myths. Trauma is not relegated only to those who have extreme experiences. We ...

Lee Dryburgh: Biohacking Your Burnout Recovery with SiPhox Health

February 25, 2024 05:01 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Hey FRIED Fam, Welcome to a very special sponsored episode where we dive into the transformative journey of Lee Dryburgh, a longevity and biomarker industry expert whose personal and professional experiences offer invaluable insights into wellness, burnout recovery, and the revolutionary impact of accessible health data. Key Highlights & Timestamps: The Catalyst of Change [00:01:13-00:07:23]: Lee shares his early burnout story, starting from his high-pressure career at Cisco, leading to...

#straightfromsarah Lean In and Trust Your Intuition Again

February 18, 2024 05:20 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

Hey listeners! I'm Sarah Vosen, and I am delighted to be with you today. In this episode, I will discuss the importance of tuning into your body's signals for guidance, decision-making, and prioritizing self-care practices during burnout recovery. Follow me as we do an exercise to identify what physical sensations signify yes or no answers to better understand your body’s needs. Tune in to boost your intuition and make choices aligned with your needs during burnout recovery! Episode Highli...

The Cure for Burnout (New Book Release!)

February 11, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

Today, I have a special guest who will share her amazing story of overcoming burnout. She is Emily Ballesteros, a resilience advocate with a background in industrial organizational psychology. She has transformed her own experience of prolonged exhaustion into a powerful journey. She will reveal the insights and solutions she discovered along the way, culminating in her upcoming book, "The Cure for Burnout," set to launch on February 13, 2024. Fried fam, get ready for an inspiring conversati...

#straightfromcait: Powerful Questions To Start Your Burnout Recovery Your Way

February 04, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

Hey everyone, it's Cait Donovan here, and I'm thrilled to dive into a topic that's been buzzing in our Facebook group - kickstarting your burnout recovery. I get it, finding the right starting point is tricky because your burnout journey is as unique as you are. So today, we're going to have a reflective journey with questions designed to guide you through your burnout recovery. Episode Highlights: These ten questions will help you reflect deeply on yourself. Understanding where your life ...

Monica Wang: How to Burnout, Recover, and Keep Your Job

January 28, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Hello, listeners! I'm Cait Donovan, and I'm excited about today's episode. Our guest, Dr. Monica Wang, will share her inspiring journey of overcoming burnout as a veterinarian, incorporating Chinese medicine into her healing process. She’ll discuss her challenges of burnout in veterinary school, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, the importance of self-care, and how small changes impacted her well-being. She will also talk about how she set boundaries, embraced core values, reduced wor...

#straightfromsarah: How to Give Yourself Permission to Get Your Needs Met

January 21, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Hey fried fam, it's Sarah, and today, I want to dive into a transformative experience from my life in 2022. This journey not only marked my recovery but ignited the realization that giving myself permission to have what I want is crucial. In this episode, we'll explore the importance of recognizing your needs, confronting fears, and embracing the healing path. So, buckle up, my fellow burnout warriors, as we talk about the empowering journey of self-discovery. Episode Highlights: Your need...

#SFC&S: Burnout and Sleep: A Chinese Medicine Perspective

January 14, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

In today's episode, Sarah and I discuss the topic of sleep, particularly from the perspective of Chinese medicine. They also talk about the phases of burnout and how they can impact sleep patterns for certain individuals. Episode Highlights: Cait and Sarah delve into the Chinese medicine perspective on sleep, introducing the concept of Yin and Yang. They use the Yin Yang symbol to explain the interdependence of these opposing forces, describing Yin as cold, dark, still, and moist, while Ya...

Start Your Burnout Recovery by Taking The "Good Plate"

January 07, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

In today's episode, I will talk about breaking the cycle of assumptions, communicating openly about preferences, and embracing tasks and experiences that bring personal joy and fulfillment. Episode Highlights: Cait Donovan talks about challenging the habit of self-sacrifice, exploring resentment as a tool for defining boundaries, and encouraging individuals to prioritize their needs and desires, symbolized by the metaphor of "giving yourself the good plate." Cait encourages listeners to p...

Bronwyn Davis: Ketamine Assisted Breakthroughs for Burnout Recovery

December 17, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

Welcome, dear listeners, to a captivating transformation and personal growth journey. I'm Cait Donovan, your host for today's episode. In this episode, we have the incredible privilege of delving into a conversation that promises to be nothing short of life-changing. She's not just here to talk the talk; she's walked the walk. So, grab your favorite beverage, get comfy, and prepare to be inspired as we introduce you to the remarkable Bronwyn Davis. Episode Highlights: Bronwyn Davis stresse...

#straightfromcait: How Festivus from Seinfeld can Help with Workplace Burnout

December 10, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

In today's episode, I will talk about the concept of Festivus from Seinfeld and how its elements, such as the Festivus pole, airing of grievances, feats of strength, and the declaration of Festivus miracles, can be adapted to address workplace burnout. Episode Highlights: Cait Donovan talks about Festivus from Seinfeld, exploring each of its element's application in battling burnout. Cait stresses the importance of simplicity, open communication, setting achievable goals, and celebrating p...

Diann Wingert: How ADHD and Burnout Are Related - and What to Do About It

December 03, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

In today's episode, Diann Wingert and I will talk about the relationship between ADHD and burnout. We will discuss how they affect each other and identify what people who suffer from both can do to help themselves recover quickly. Episode Highlights: Diann and Cait talk about how ADHD and burnout relate to each other. They emphasize that people with ADHD tend to be either extremely obsessed or completely disinterested in something. They discuss how the intense curiosity and enthusiasm asso...

#straightfromcait: What Can Companies Do to Reduce Burnout Risk?

November 26, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

In today's episode, I will talk about how companies can help reduce burnout risk with their employees. I will be emphasizing the importance of individual responsibility in recovering from burnout and how a supportive work environment can help to recovery. Episode Highlights: Cait Donovan talks about the intricacies of burnout recovery, emphasizing each individual's pivotal role in the process. She highlights the limited impact of company-initiated changes and recent insights into working w...

Dr. Susan Lovelle: Perimenopause, Menopause, and Burnout

November 19, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

Hello, wonderful listeners! I'm Cait Donovan, your host for today's episode, and I'm beyond excited to introduce our esteemed guest, Dr. Susan Lovelle. Today, we're delving deep into the fascinating realms of Perimenopause, Menopause, and Burnout, topics that resonate with every woman's well-being. Dr. Susan Lovelle, a true authority in these areas, will guide us through the intricate journey of understanding and navigating these phases. Buckle up for an enlightening conversation that can tr...

#straightfromcait: How to End Rumination, People Pleasing, and Perfectionism

November 12, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

A wonderful day to everyone! I’m Cait Donovan, your burnout recovery coach, helping you in your healing journey. Today, I will address the question of one user in the Facebook group about taking small, daily, simple actions to overcome rumination, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. I also highlight the ideas of other members to handle these problems effectively.  Episode Highlights: To deal with rumination, there are two actions you can do. Firstly, when you notice you’re ruminating, stop...

Amelia Nagoski: Unlocking the Stress Cycle, Dealing with Privilege, and Increasing Interoception to Get Out of Burnout

November 05, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

Hello, lovely listeners! I'm Cait Donovan, your host for today's episode, and I am thrilled to introduce our guest, Amelia Nagoski. Today, we dive deep into her illuminating book, "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle," a woman's sexual well-being intrinsically linked to a woman’s overall well-being and more about the stress response. Amelia Nagoski is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to understanding and navigating the complex web of emotions and stressors that we all encou...

#straightfromcait: Why Does Burnout Recovery Take So Long?

October 29, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Hey there, curious minds, and welcome to today's episode. I'm Cait Donovan, your trusted companion on this exciting journey. We're about to unravel why burnout recovery can be a lengthier process than you might think. From the physical aspects of healing to understanding the web of causation, we'll explore the nuances of this transformative path. Discover why it's okay to bump into your growth edges and how post-burnout growth can be beautiful. Let's dive in and uncover the fascinating layer...

Hailey Magee: Boundaries for Burnt Out People Pleasers

October 22, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

In today's episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's near and dear to many of our hearts - breaking free from the insidious grip of people-pleasing and embarking on a journey to discover your true self-worth. Joining us is none other than Hailey MaGee, a certified coach, dedicated teacher, and accomplished author, whose life's mission is to help individuals bid adieu to people-pleasing for good and unleash their inner power. She is going to share her insights about people-pleasing behav...

#straightfromcait: 3 Core Components of Burnout Recovery

October 15, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MB

Hello, lovely souls, and welcome to today's episode. I'm Cait Donovan, and I'm truly honored to be your guide as we dive into the essential tools for recovering from burnout. We'll talk about the healing power of yoga, the importance of foundational self-care, the creation of an upgraded boundary system, and the immense value of community in your burnout recovery process. Stay tuned as we unpack these essential tools, share practical insights, and embark on a journey toward a life filled wit...

Henna Pryor: Embracing Awkward and Using AI to Reduce Burnout

October 08, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is one of the latest trends in the world of technology. People use it in various ways, and constant research is done to maximize its potential. But have you heard of using AI as a tool to reduce stress? In today's episode, I invited Henna Pryor, performance expert, award-winning 2x TEDx, global keynote speaker, virtual presenter, team facilitator, and a professional certified coach. She is also the author of the upcoming book Good Awkard: How to Embrace the Em...

#straightfromcait: Bad Advice for Burnout (and what to do instead)

October 01, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

In today's episode, I will talk about the bad advice you can get regarding burnout and how those pieces of advice came to be due to certain misconceptions. I will be emphasizing how burnout is not solely a mental or thought issue but a systemic one involving various aspects of life.   Episode Highlights: Cait Donovan talks about burnout advice she wrote about two years ago and still agree with. She talks about how many people perceive burnout as solely a mental or thought-related issue, w...

Kristen Holmes: Stay Ahead of Your Health with Whoop

September 24, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

In this world full of stress and a toxic environment, getting a hold of your health and staying physically and mentally fit is challenging. But worry not, as there are ways to stay ahead of your health. In this episode, I have an exciting discussion with Kristen Holmes, the vice president and principal scientist at Whoop. Kristen shares how Whoop, a physiological monitoring device, can help you track your body’s data, take action accordingly, and ultimately have control over your health. She...

#straightfromsarahandcait: Wildfires, Burnout, and Getting the Help You Need

September 17, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Burnout is the feeling of exhaustion physically and mentally from the problems you have in everyday life. Similar to wildfires, where everything is burned out to ash. However, life is a cycle of death and rebirth, which is critical in keeping the balance in the world. With the right resources, we can return to life beautiful and stronger. Our speaker today, Sarah Vosen, a burnout recovery coach at FRIED, explains the relation of wildfires to being burned out, why you should honor the cycle i...

Ruth Rathblott: The Liberating Path of Unhiding

September 10, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Do you ever feel like you have to hide something about yourself from the world? In this episode, you will hear an honest and heartfelt conversation with Ruth Rathblott, a speaker, coach, and author of the book Singlehandedly: Learning to Unhide and Embrace Connection. Ruth shares her story of living with a limb difference and how she used it as a tool to start conversations and create safe spaces for others to share their stories. She also reveals the secrets of unhiding, which is the proces...

#straightfromcait: Behind the Scenes of Burnout Recovery

September 02, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

In today's episode, I will discuss my own experiences with burnout recovery and talk about all the misconceptions that often surround it. I will give emphasize the importance of seeking support, learning from setbacks, and acknowledging that progress may not always follow a linear path.   Episode Highlights: Cait Donovan talks about experiences and mistakes during her burnout recovery journey and the challenges of progress recognition, the need for ongoing effort, the dangers of premature...

Paula Liub: Autistic and Neurodivergent Burnout Recovery

August 27, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

[Shownotes supported by AI! :))] In today's episode, I have a heartfelt conversation about an often overlooked aspect of burnout – its intersection with autism and neurodivergence. My guest, Paula Liub, a burnout coach for people who identify as neurodivergent, shares her personal journey of overcoming burnout as a neurodivergent individual, getting a late autism diagnosis and offers valuable insights into understanding and managing burnout within the neurodivergent community. Episode High...

Owen Fitzpatrick: Using the Power of Belief to Boost Burnout Recovery

August 20, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

📍 Introduction In this episode, Cait sits down with Owen Fitzpatrick, a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and renowned psychologist, who has worked with esteemed organizations like Coca-Cola, Google, JP Morgan, LinkedIn, Pfizer, and Salesforce. Owen's vast experience also includes coaching billionaires and Olympic athletes and delivering captivating talks in 31 countries. He has shared the stage with luminaries like Sir Richard Branson and Seth Godin. 📍 Understanding Burnout and Belief...

#straightfromcait: How to Tell if Its Burnout or Stress

August 13, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MB

Introduction: In this episode of Fried. The Burnout Podcast, I delve into the topic of differentiating between burnout and stress. I often encounter this question from you, my magic listeners, and others: whether it's at conferences, speaking gigs, or even in the Facebook group. Understanding the distinction between burnout and stress is crucial to address the issue effectively. So let's explore how to recognize and differentiate between these two conditions. 1. Defining Burnout and Stress...

Jim Young: Men and Burnout: Creating Intimacy and Breaking the Shame Barrier

August 06, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

In this episode, Jim Young, a burnout recovery coach, explores the topic of burnout in men and the importance of building intimate connections. He shares his personal journey of burnout and highlights the lack of resources specifically tailored to men's experiences. Jim emphasizes the need for deeper connections, not just in romantic relationships, but also in friendships and other areas of life. He delves into the societal expectations placed on men and the shame they often feel when they d...

Mandy Lehto: The 7 Realistic Phases of Burnout

July 30, 2023 12:34 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Dr. Mandy Lehto was a people pleaser for such a long period of time that she ended up completely disconnected from herself. She found herself snappy and irritable, consistently pushing herself harder and farther beyond the limits of what she could handle. After a scary moment collapsing while boxing, Dr. Lehto realized something was wrong that even the world’s strongest coffee would not be able to fix. Through her burnout recovery journey, Dr. Lehto identified 7 realistic phases of burnout w...

Mel Hopper Koppelman: Solving Complex Health Problems Related to Burnout

July 23, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Mel Hopper Koppelman was so burned out that in spite of being longtime friends with host Cait Donovan, she did not immediately recognize her own connection with childhood trauma and burnout. Growing up labeled as a “gifted kid”, Mel developed blind spots regarding aspects of her neurological development that were lacking. As an adult, she developed complex chronic health issues. Because of her blind spots, it would be years before Mel realized the connection between her childhood experiences...

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