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How Career Burnout Reshapes Your Voice
Season 2
Episode 99
Published 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Description
Episode 99 of The Burnout Podcast explores an often-overlooked burnout symptom: the loss of your speaking voice. Lucas and Luna examine the research from voice scientist Dr. Susanne Fuchs on how chronic stress tightens the vocal folds, leading to a quieter, flatter tone. They discuss a 2025 study from the University of Helsinki that found burned-out professionals speak 17 percent fewer words per minute and with less pitch variation. The hosts share practical tips from speech therapist Mara Keating on reclaiming your voice — from breathing exercises to vocal rest. A concrete look at how exhaustion literally changes the way you sound.