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The Burnout Trap
Episode 65
Published 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
Burnout isn’t just feeling tired, it’s that deep, bone weary exhaustion that makes everything feel harder than it should.
In this episode, I’m getting into why so many high, achievers push through stress until they’re completely depleted and why walking away from a toxic or unfulfilling job often feels impossible.
Mental Health UK Burnout Report 2025
People Management, ‘One in five took time off because of stress last year”.
Here are the highlights
(02:47) Defining Burnout and Its Symptoms
(04:58) Barriers to Leaving a Toxic Work Environment
(08:44) Systemic and Cultural Contributors to Burnout
(20:15) Leadership Perspectives on Burnout
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