#35252mYour Workplace Is a Soap Opera. Here's How to Rewrite the Script with Robyn Hatcher
Burnout does not start with overwork. It starts with miscommunication. Robyn Hatcher , keynote speaker and former soap opera writer for All My Children and One Life to Live, joins Cait to break down why every company has…
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Burnout Recovery Is Surging: What Leaders Need to Know Right Now
Burnout searches just hit 24.8 million per month, and searches for burnout recovery grew 1,000 percent year over year (for those not great at math, that's 10x more searches for burnout recovery this year as compared to l…
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350 Episodes In: The Burnout Story I Haven't Told in a While, a #straightfromcait episode
EPISODE SUMMARY Cait Donovan has spent the last seven years building one of the most rigorous, nuanced frameworks for understanding burnout in the world. In episode 350, she finally tells the full story of how she got th…
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The 4 Behaviors of A Toxic Workplace a #straightfromcait episode
Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/UffD0Ec0SX4 Cait Donovan, host of FRIED. The Burnout Podcast breaks down a 2018 peer-reviewed study on toxic workplaces and what it actually proves about the relationship b…
55mToxic or Just a Bad Fit? How to Tell the Difference at Work with Leanne Elliott of Truth, Lies, & Work
Your workplace might not be toxic. It might just be missing the biology lesson that explains why everyone keeps behaving badly. Work burnout is rarely one person's failure, and this conversation makes that case clearly. …
12mWe’re Expecting the Wrong Things From Leaders And It’s Causing Leadership Burnout: A #straightfromcait episode.
If you're a leader who's exhausted, this one's for you. Cait Donovan, host of FRIED: The Burnout Podcast has spent over a decade coaching leaders through burnout — and the pattern is clear: expectations have skyrocketed,…
58mBurned Out and Managing Multiple Generations? What Leaders Get Wrong About Generational Conflict at Work with Kristin Scroggin
Workplace burnout makes a lot more sense when you stop blaming generations for the survival strategies they were trained to carry. Kristin Scroggin, founder of genWHY Communications and a leading voice on generational co…
11mWhy Giving Your Best Employees More Autonomy Sometimes Backfires (And What to Do Instead) A #straightfromcait Episode
Autonomy can be the silent mismatch that drains a team long before anyone names burnout. Leadership and autonomy are often treated as simple: give people more freedom and they will do better work. Cait Donovan offers a m…
1h 2mThe Career Structure That's Actually Burnout-Proof (And Why More Execs Are Moving to It) with Ilana Golan
Portfolio careers may be one of the smartest paths to financial stability in the future of work. In this episode, Cait Donovan talks with Ilana Golan about why the old career model feels less secure than it once did and …
19mThe Leadership Skill Nobody Taught You (That Predicts Everything)
Your body has been warning you about burnout, bad hires, and misalignment long before your brain caught up. This episode looks at leadership burnout through the lens of interoception, or your ability to notice and respon…
1h 1mPsychological Safety First: The Foundation of Thriving Teams with Aoife O'Brien
Talent does not disappear on its own; it erodes when people feel unsafe, unseen and mismatched to the work meant to bring out their best. Aoife O’Brien joins Cait Donovan for a thoughtful conversation about what helps pe…
54mWhy Your Culture Initiatives Keep Failing — And What Actually Works with Chris Pineda
When leadership turns into a transaction, culture starts to starve. Workplace culture is at the center of this conversation as Cait Donovan sits down with organizational psychology expert Chris Pineda about leadership de…
23mNobody Is Neutral at Work: How Every Behavior Either Builds or Burns Your Culture a #straightfromcait episode
Burnout rarely begins with the job alone because the habits that once kept you safe may be the very ones quietly wearing you down at work. Cait Donovan takes a clear-eyed look at burnout at work and the way workplace cul…
49mBurnout Doesn't Wait for a Good Time: Building Resilience Into Your Leadership with Dr. Rachel Goldman
Burnout recovery begins with one honest moment of self-awareness and the willingness to make a single small shift that your exhausted brain can actually sustain. Burnout at work often builds quietly until one day you rea…
22mWhy Companies Are Afraid to Talk About Workplace Wellness (And What That Silence Is Costing Them) a #straightfromcait episode
Why does workplace wellness still feel risky for leaders even when the data proves it works? Burnout at work is widely acknowledged as a growing challenge, yet many organizations still hesitate to address it openly. Cait…
47mSuzy Welch: When Your Values and Your Job Stop Matching, Performance Tanks
Burnout might be the cost of living someone else’s values instead of your own. Cait sits down with Suzy Welch, creator of the Values Bridge and author of Becoming You, to explore why so much burnout at work stems from mi…
58mWhy High Performers Are Quietly Quitting Your Best Teams — and the Fix Most Leaders Miss with Mike Goldman
Only 2 percent of leaders believe their performance reviews actually work, yet most companies still rely on them to shape culture, compensation, and careers. Cait Donovan sits down with leadership team coach and best-sel…
50mMattering at Work: The Missing Leadership Skill Driving Engagement, Retention, and Burnout Recovery | Zach Mercurio
Belonging might get you on the team, but if burnout is a systems problem, then mattering is a systems solution. Cait sits down with Zach Mercurio, PhD, author of The Power of Mattering, to examine why engagement continue…
11mDoes Mindfulness Work for Burnout, PTSD, and Trauma? What Research in War Zones Shows | A #straightfromcait Episode
Burnout does not get fixed by waiting for the workplace to change and it does not get solved by ignoring the biology of chronic stress either. Cait Donovan challenges the growing resistance to mindfulness in workplace an…
46mBurnout Recovery, Alignment, and a Thoughtful Transition
Part of burnout recovery is learning when to respond to what your body and life are telling you, even when that response brings some discomfort. In this episode, Cait and Sarah talk openly about a shift in how they work …
5m#straightfromcait: Burnout Isn’t About Resilience. It’s About Match.
Burnout recovery does not start with fixing yourself. It starts with understanding job fit, burnout at work, and whether there is a true values match between who you are and what your work and life demand. Cait Donovan r…
1h 2mRe-Release: 7 Stages of Burnout with Mandy Lehto
Burnout is less a breaking point than a slow unravelling of identity and the seven messy phases high achievers cycle through on the way back to themselves. We’re revisiting a conversation with Dr. Mandy Lehto that still …
49mTess Brigham: Why Millennials Might Be The Most Burned Out of Us All
What if you could step into a room filled with the people who hold the keys to the big stages, the book deals, and the most powerful platforms for your voice? The Gateway Gathering Pitch Fest is a visibility accelerator …
41mCasey McGuire Davidson: Dry January Advice for Burnt Out High Achievers
What if you could step into a room filled with the people who hold the keys to the big stages, the book deals, and the most powerful platforms for your voice? The Gateway Gathering Pitch Fest is a visibility accelerator …
18m#sarahshares: Winter Self-care for When You Fear You are Back-sliding
Winter fear can feel like burnout recovery slipping away but this episode reframes fear and depletion as a natural part of winter rather than a sign of winter burnout or failure. In this #sarahshares episode, Sarah Vosen…
26mCoaching with Sarah: How To Ask For Help From the Right People (And Then, How to Accept It)
Burnout recovery starts when you stop treating self-sufficiency as strength and learn how to ask for help without shame. In this Coaching session, Sarah Vosen sits down with Samira, a longtime listener facing burnout roo…
55mHailey Paige Magee: Burned Out and Lonely: How Do You Rebuild Your Community?
AD: What if you could step into a room filled with the people who hold the keys to the big stages, the book deals, and the most powerful platforms for your voice? The Gateway Gathering Pitch Fest is a visibility accelera…
16mBurnout Recovery Exercise: How to Stop Feeling Like a Failure at Burnout Recovery
Many people mistake burnout for personal failure, but the real issue is the quiet mismatch between the energy you actually have and the expectations you keep pushing yourself to meet. Sarah Vosen gets to the core of why …
17mFall Self-care for When Grief and Guilt are Weighing You Down
Fall can hit like a quiet emotional landslide as grief, guilt, and old heaviness rise to the surface and ask for release. Sarah Vosen talks about why this season often feels heavier than we expect and how that weight poi…
41mCyndie Spiegel: Use This Technique to Find Hope When You're Burnt Out
Burnout doesn’t end with a mindset shift—it begins when you finally allow grief, emptiness, and small sparks of joy to coexist without needing to fix any of them. Author and speaker Cyndie Spiegel joins Cait to talk abou…
9m#straightfromcait: Why Behavior Change Is So Hard (and What Your Brain Has to Do With It)
Most people think they’ve failed at change when they’ve actually just hit the part where being human takes over. Cait Donovan is taking a closer look at why behavior change is so hard to maintain and why relapse isn’t a …
55mCoaching with Sarah: Spinning in the ‘Am I Burned Out?’ Loop? This One’s for You
Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse; sometimes it hides in the moments when you’re still performing, but your spark keeps flickering out, and that’s where this honest coaching session begins. In this episode, Sarah…
44mCoaching with Sarah: Letting Go of Shame from Failing to Meet Unrealistic Expectations
Admitting you’re burnt out can feel like failure, but as Heather learns in this live coaching session, it’s actually the first brave step toward freedom. In this coaching conversation, she opens up about the shame of slo…
9m#straightfromcait: What PT Taught Me About Burnout Recovery
Burnout convinces you that rest should be enough, and when it isn’t, you assume you’re broken. In this #straightfromcait episode, Cait shares how a shoulder injury revealed a missing step in her own recovery process. Two…
53mWill Robins: How PGA Science Helps You Recover from Burnout
Burnout hides best inside people who love their work so much they don’t notice it draining the life out of them. PGA coach and RGX founder Will Robins joins Cait to unpack how devotion to service can turn into slow-motio…
41mCoaching with Sarah: How to Manage The Panic of Not Being Able to Control All The Things
Control shows up early in Christy’s story — first as protection, then as identity, and eventually as exhaustion. She has spent years anticipating other people’s needs, convinced that staying ahead of every outcome would …
50mCoaching with Sarah: How to Calm Your Mind When You're Overwhelmed and Feeling Stuck
Burnout recovery gets complicated as Sarah sits down with Janine, an anonymous guest who is more than halfway through medical leave but still unable to rest. She loves her team and takes pride in her work, yet the though…
1h 4mBarry Goldstein: Lower Anxiety and Reconnect With Yourself Through Music
Grammy Award–winning producer Barry Goldstein joins Cait Donovan to explore burnout and the healing power of music. Barry shares how chasing success in New York’s music scene drained the joy from his craft - until he beg…
52mEmily Slachetka: The Pros of Not Waiting Until You are Fried Crispy to Get Help
What does burnout look like before it takes you all the way down? For Emily Slachetka, it showed up as constant overwhelm, unexpected tears, and the thought of leaving a job she once valued. She joined UnFried hoping for…
42mMita Mallick: Could Your Boss Be the Real Reason You’re Burnt Out?
Toxic bosses don’t only wear people down, they spark the very burnout cycles that drain whole teams. Cait Donovan talks with author and change-maker Mita Mallick about the damage bad leadership leaves behind and the toll…
52mJerry Colonna: The Question That Changed How I See Burnout Forever
Burnout shows up in many ways, but at its core it often signals a life out of alignment. Cait Donovan sits down with executive coach and author Jerry Colonna to explore what happens when outward success hides an inner co…
56mCoaching with Sarah: Get your Inner Critic Out of the Driver’s Seat
Burnout recovery gets real as Sarah Vosen sits down with an anonymous guest who feels trapped by perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the voice of an inner critic that makes self-compassion feel out of reach. In this epis…
38mDr. Jen Wagner: Canyon Ranch Burnout Retreats Fall 2025
Burnout reaches far beyond the office, touching every layer of health, purpose, and identity, and Dr. Jen Wagner joins Cait Donovan to uncover what true recovery really looks like. As Chief Health and Performance Officer…
9m#straightfromcait: How Long Does Burnout Recovery Take
Burnout recovery takes more than waiting for time to pass. It asks you to examine who you’ve been, who you want to be, and what kind of life will truly sustain you. In this #straightfromcait episode, Cait Donovan explore…
12mBurnout Recovery Exercise: Worst Case Scenario
Burnout can make every decision feel impossible. When you’re stuck in fear and second-guessing everything, how are you supposed to move forward in a way that actually feels right? In this episode, Cait Donovan shares a t…
13m#sarahshares: Getting Back on the Recovery Horse
Burnout thrives in silence. This episode is your reminder that healing often starts with one simple but radical act: asking for help. Sarah Vosen, Director of Coaching at Burn Bold, shares a personal #sarahshares about f…
8m#straightfromcait: How to Change The Habit That Is Keeping You Stuck
Cait Donovan is back with a #straightfromcait episode that gets real about something most of us wrestle with quietly, how we soothe ourselves when things get hard, and what that looks like after burnout. This time, Cait’…
14m#sarahshares: Your Burnt Out Brain is Mean… and a Liar. Here’s How You Find Out The Truth.
If your brain screams ‘lazy’ every time you try to rest, it’s time to stop trusting a bully and start listening to the one part of you that never lies: your body. So many people in burnout recovery hear the same harsh in…
48mNicole Kalil: Imposter Syndrome and Burnout
Imposter syndrome has a way of creeping in when we’ve spent so long meeting everyone else’s expectations that we forget what we actually want for ourselves. In this episode, Cait Donovan reconnects with Nicole Kalil for …
21m#straightfromcait: Top Burnout Symptoms According To You (Dear Gentle Listeners)
Burnout quietly hijacks your focus, your memory, your sleep, and eventually, your sense of self. In this #straightfromcait episode, Cait Donovan unpacks the results of a burnout symptoms survey answered by over 150 liste…
53mAdrien Cotton: Stages of Perimenopause + Burnout Overlap
Perimenopause and burnout often hit at the same time, and when they do, it can feel like something is off but you’re not quite sure what. Cait Donovan talks with wellness expert Adrien Cotton about the confusion so many …
16m#sarahshares - Here’s Why Your Anxiety is at a 11/10 Lately
Summer has a way of turning up the volume on everything, including your anxiety. And if you’re already feeling stretched thin, that shift can feel like a lot. In this #sarahshares episode, Sarah Vosen talks through why t…
49mJen Fisher: Burned Out at the Top—and Changed Corporate America
Burnout isn’t a personal failure. Sometimes it’s a sign that the system around you never made space for you to ask what’s actually sustainable. Kicking off Season 10 of FRIED. The Burnout Podcast, Cait Donovan is joined …
35mCelebrating 300 Episodes with a Fresh New Tool for Our Listeners!
Burnout recovery takes more than bubble baths and boundary scripts. It asks you to let yourself receive. To celebrate 300 episodes of FRIED, Cait Donovan and Sarah Vosen are getting real about what it took to get here… e…
14m#straightfromcait: What Is Stress Resilience? And How Do You Get More Of It?
Stress resilience isn’t a mindset trick. It’s built on your biology, your history, and whether or not you actually use the support available to you. This week on #straightfromcait, Cait Donovan challenges the idea that s…
48mSarah Swanberg: To Create a Sustainable Business (and Life) This is What You Need
Burnout doesn’t always look like falling apart. Sometimes it looks like holding everything together, until your body makes it clear you can’t keep going this way. Cait Donovan is joined by her longtime friend Sarah Swanb…
13m#sarahshares: Afraid you won’t ever feel joy or want to work again? Let Yourself.
Sarah Vosen is back for another #sarahshares with a question many of us have quietly wondered: could you be happy if you never wanted to work again? This episode unpacks the deeper story behind that fear: the fight betwe…
10m#straightfromcait: Can't Quit Your Job? Here's How You Recover from Burnout.
Burnout recovery doesn’t always come with the luxury of stepping away from your job, and Cait Donovan knows that firsthand. In this episode, she speaks directly to those who feel stuck in burnout but still have to show u…
17m#sarahshares: Spring is Anger Season. Here's how to not let it worsen your burnout.
Anger is a message from your body that, if ignored, can quietly fuel burnout. This week, Sarah Vosen digs into something most of us don’t talk about enough: why spring often brings a spike in anger, and how that ties dir…
13m#straightfromcait: Struggling After Returning to Work? How to Tell If It’s Burnout or a Bad Job
You did the healing, took the break, felt better. So why does going back to work feel like a total relapse? Cait Donovan tackles a common (and confusing) moment in recovery: feeling like you’re right back where you start…
24m#FRIEDguides: Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Burnout Recovery
Self-sabotage isn’t a personal flaw. It’s your nervous system doing its best to keep you safe. In this whole new episode of #FRIEDguides, Cait Donovan and Sarah Vosen take a closer look at why so many people feel like th…
41mKim Bolourtchi: How to Be Strategically Unruly & Create the Life You Want
Most of the rules you’re following were never made with you in mind and could be the reason you’re burned out. Cait Donovan sits down with keynote speaker and executive consultant Kim Bolourtchi to talk about what it rea…
21m#FRIEDguides: What To Do When The World Is In Chaos
Burnout recovery isn’t just about resting more. It’s about finding the energy to live fully, set boundaries that protect your peace, and show up in ways that actually matter. When the world feels chaotic, how do you stay…
51mGenein Letford: A New Take on Improving Focus, Brain Fog, and Overall Brain Health
Burnout Recovery works better with support. UNFRIED is our small group (5 people max!) coaching program to help guide you through your recovery. Apply now! [ http://bit.ly/unfried ] Your brain craves creativity, and th…
24m#FRIEDguides: What to Do If You Are a Giver Who Sucks At Taking
Burnout happens when you give endlessly without allowing yourself to receive. Cait Donovan and Sarah Vosen are back for #FRIEDguides to break down why high achievers and caregivers struggle to accept support, energy, and…
42mAnne Marie Anderson: Cultivating Audacity: How to Dismantle Doubt and Let Yourself Win
Burnout Recovery works better with support. UNFRIED is our small group (5 people max!) coaching program to help guide you through your recovery. Apply now! [ http://bit.ly/unfried ] Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. It c…
26m#sarahshares: How Perspective Helps You Understand Why You Are Fried
Burnout recovery doesn’t happen all at once. Small steps add up, even when progress feels impossible. Hey Fried fam! Ever looked back at an old journal entry or email and realized you were clearer on what you needed than…
59mNahal Yousefian: Former Head of HR for Netflix Shares How We Should Shape the Future of Work
Burnout thrives in the spaces where people aren’t saying what they really mean. In this episode, Cait Donovan is joined by Nahal Yousefian, a former head of HR at Netflix, to talk about why work culture fuels burnout and…
51mChronic Stress: Connecting the Dots between Layoffs and Burnout with Cait Donovan (Originally Posted on Nerd Journey 10/29/24)
Burnout sneaks up slowly, leaving you drained and wondering what went wrong. Cait Donovan joins Nick Korte on Nerd Journey to talk about how chronic stress builds over time, why layoffs can be a breaking point or a relie…
57mDr. Jessi Gold: Healthcare - Burnout, Emotions, and Culture Shifts
Burnout is more than feeling tired. It’s a challenge that affects every aspect of life, especially for healthcare professionals. In this episode, Dr. Jessi Gold shares her deeply personal experience navigating burnout as…
36m#friedfam: Top Advice from FRIED Listeners and Burnout Recoverers
“Don’t shame your limitations.” Cait Donovan and Sarah Vosen share this piece of wisdom in this #FRIEDfam episode, weaving together lessons from their community and their own experiences to explore self-compassion and me…
47mJennifer Moss: Why Are We Here? How To Systematically Create Better Work Cultures
“This isn’t some soft skill, or a ‘nice-to-have.’ It’s a must-have,” says Jennifer Moss, workplace strategist, co-founder of The Workplace Institute, and author of award-winning books on leadership. Her latest book, “Why…
13m#straightfromcait: 2025 Forecast for Leaders - What to Know About Burnout Moving Forward
“We’re at a time when things are going to be shifting and changing,” says host Cait Donovan who, on this solo episode of FRIED, shares a workplace forecast for 2025 and explains what business leaders can do to best navig…
31mRegan Parker: ShiftKey offers Healthcare Workers Freedom, Choice, and Control
“People leave the field not because they don’t love the work, but the confines of the work structure make it impossible for them to do it,” says Regan Parker, Chief Legal and Public Affairs officer for Shift Key, a techn…
7m#straightfromcait: 3 Ways To Add Ease To Your Day Without Changing Your Circumstances
“I want you to forcibly slow yourself down,” says Cait on this #straightfromcait episode of FRIED where she offers three tips—and a special bonus—to help you create more ease throughout your day, without taking away from…
40mRochelle Younan-Montgomery: Healing Burnout Through Boundaries and Self-Compassion
“What am I doing? I’m performing for other people,” says Rochelle Younan-Montgomery, published author, keynote speaker and founder and CEO of The Reset. In the wake of a physically and emotionally agonizing miscarriage, …
43mErica Rooney: Sticky Floors and Glass Ceilings - It's Time To Get UNSTUCK
“Spoiler alert: You’re not stuck. There’s always something you can do,” explains today’s guest Erica Rooney, keynote speaker, highly-sought after executive coach and author of the best-selling book, “Glass Ceilings and S…
15m#straightfromcait: How Your Biology Could Be Sabotaging Your Mindset Shift—and What to Do About It
“Your biology could be working against you,” says host Cait Donovan, when it comes to your ability to foster a hopeful and positive mindset. As it turns out, those with adverse childhood experiences (ACE) can lack the br…
6m#straightfromcait: Burnout or “Just Stress”? Here’s How to Tell the Difference Once and For All
“Differentiating burnout from stress is one of the most popular questions around burnout,” says host Cait Donovan. On today’s #straightfromcait episode, she will reveal what she calls ‘the line in the sand’ that separate…
33m#FRIEDguides: Why High Achievers Burn Out: The Dark Side of Success-Driven Mindsets
“It’s praised in our culture to have a bold, clear, big vision for the kind of impact you want to make in the world and in your life, but what’s not talked about is, ‘Is it realistic?” says Sarah Vosen as she joins Cait …
51mJacquelyn Fletcher Johnson: The Stories We Tell That Heal or Deepen Our Burnout
“I often say that story is the most powerful tool on earth and I really believe that,” says today’s FRIED guest Jacquelyn Fletcher Johnson, who, as the founder and CEO of the Heartwood Leadership Institute, has helped co…
11mCait Donovan: The Rule of Thirds - Why Burnout Recovery Isn’t About Feeling Great All the Time
“I want you to give yourself permission to live in this rule of thirds,” says host Cait Donovan, borrowing a concept that Olympic runner Alexi Pappas recently shared online. Alexi's coach told her that anything you're do…
56mSarah Yovovich: Healing Burnout from Emotional Abuse with Five Element Wisdom and Strong Boundaries
“Part of the empowerment is recognizing that the things that you’re weak in are actually just the flip side of your strengths,” explains Sarah Yovovich, teacher writer and body worker, who joins FRIED to discuss the kind…
54mRoslyn McLarty: Founder Burnout and The Bravery of Going WITHIN
“I just didn’t feel like I had the permission to bring that part of myself into the workplace and say, ‘Hey, I want to start making some shifts,’”says Roslyn McLarty, of her time as co-founder of the GIST, a women-run sp…
54mNicole Maitland: Riding Life’s Waves – Trusting Your Body During Emotional Uncertainty
“Cool, this is an emotion, but what is it telling me? What is the information?” asks Nicole Maitland, host of the podcast “Yarns for the Soul” and today’s guest on this episode of FRIED hosted by Sarah Vosen. The same hi…
47mBryan Huhn, CFP: Money Stress, Burnout, and Living According to Joy
“What’s more important: being happy for having some stupid business card?” Asks Bryan Huhn, who joins FRIED today to discuss the relationship between financial stress and burnout, particularly when we allow the money we’…
12m#straightfromcait: Getting Out Of The Toxic Workplace Burnout Cycle
“The problem isn’t you; the problem is the toxic workplace,” explains host Caitlin Donovan on this latest #straightfromcait episode of FRIED, in which she discusses the dangers of returning to a toxic workplace only to r…
54mDaisy Auger-Dominguez: Burnt Out Leaders Lead Burnt Out Teams
“How do we rewrite the playbook together?” asks Daisy Auger-Dominguez, global leader, workplace strategist and author of the upcoming book “From Burnt Out to Lit Up,” on today’s episode of FRIED. The contemporary workpla…
49mCathy Richards: Aging Gracefully, Burnout and Dementia
“What kind of 85-year-old do you want to be?” asks Cathy Richards, exercise physiologist, wellness coach and best-selling author of “Boom! Six Steps to Living a Longer, Healthier Life” who joins the podcast to help us le…
48mDr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: The 7 Types of Rest
“We really need to break our limitations of what we say rest is,” says Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine physician, internationally renowned thought leader on well-being, and author of the bes…
23m#straightfromcait: Top 6 Environmental Factors that Burn You Out
“Making yourself feel good in your own space is really important,” urges host Cait Donovan on today’s episode of FRIED, the second in a six-part series dedicated to the various factors that make us more vulnerable to bur…
41mClaudia Taboada: Caregiving for Neurodiverse Children While Recovering From Burnout
“I completely lost myself, my physical, mental and emotional well-being, but I lost my identity. I was no longer Claudia, I was the caregiver,” explains today’s guest Claudia Taboada, a holistic wellness and burnout prev…
23m#FRIEDguides: Irrational Fears Are a Sign of Depletion: The Chinese Medicine that Explains Fear During Burnout
“Irrational fear is just a sign of depletion,” said Sarah Vosen in a recent conversation with co-host Cait Donovan. This profound insight became the foundation for today’s episode. According to Chinese medicine, the para…
48mDr. Jacob Teitelbaum: Is it Chronic Fatigue or is it Burnout?
“If you’re ready to recover, understand what’s going on with you, and get a life you love, let’s do this,” says Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, a leading expert on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia. The author of 12 …
25m#sarahshares: When Burnout Recovery Feels Like Punishment, This Is What You Do
“We sometimes resist our own healing because it feels like punishment,” says Sarah Vosen in this latest #sarashares episode of FRIED. Today, she discusses the challenge of healing, which despite being good for us, doesn’…
41mCourtney Clark: The Power of Quitting for Less Burnout and More Success
“I’m giving you permission to give up,” says Courtney Clark, author of the recent book “Revisionary Thinking,” who joins the FRIED podcast to talk about the power of quitting. After being diagnosed with cancer four times…
11m#straightfromcait: Top 6 Workplace Factors that Burn You Out
Host Cait Donovan is back with another #straightfromcait episode, this time discussing the six factors which leave you most vulnerable to workplace burnout. Drawing from leading research, she will explain how you can eva…
39mMaggie Reyes: Burnout and the Toll it Takes on Your Love Relationships
“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…
17m#FRIEDguides: How to Job Search, Apply for Jobs, and Interview While You're Burnt Out
“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 fo…
55mKristin Lis: The Stories I told Myself As A Lawyer That Kept Me Burnt Out (and How I Changed Them)
“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, nea…
24m#straightfromcait: The F.R.I.E.D. Framework for Burnout Recovery for Individuals AND Companies
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, Rep…
52mAria Johnson: Uncovering the True You During Burnout Recovery
“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 “…
48m#FRIEDguides: How to Listen to Your Body for Burnout Recovery
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 fi…
1h 1mJaime Rabin: Using the Power of Your Home to Support Your Burnout Recovery
“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 Ch…
45m#friedguides: Why Am I So Clumsy and Injury Prone During Burnout?
“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 "Frie…
59mJahmaal Marshall: Trauma Responses on Autopilot Lead to Burnout
“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 …
14m#straightfromcait: Realities of Burnout Recovery and Coaching (Behind the Scenes)
“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…
58mDr. Kristen Donnelly & Dr. Erin Hinson: The Culture of Burnout
“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 orig…
43m#friedguides Why Your Burnout Recovery is Stuck (and How to Unstick It)
“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 worki…
50mColleen Kachmann: Is Drinking Part of Your Burnout Story?
“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 und…
20m#straightfromcait: Burnout Protection Factors (BPF's)
“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 ou…
52mJohn Neral: What to Say/Ask in Interviews When Returning After Burnout
“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…
16m#sarahshares: How do You Resolve Burnout Related Exhaustion?
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 …
51mJulie Menanno: Secure Love: Attachment Needs, Burnout, and Your Relationships with... Everything
“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 …
17m#straightfromcait: Navigating Leadership Burnout: A Guide For Business Owners and Leaders
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 emplo…
52mAndrea Owen: Building Shame Resilience for Burnout Recovery
“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 resil…
45mDr. James Gordon: Transforming Trauma for Burnout
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…
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Lee Dryburgh: Biohacking Your Burnout Recovery with SiPhox Health
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 invalu…
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#straightfromsarah Lean In and Trust Your Intuition Again
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 practic…
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The Cure for Burnout (New Book Release!)
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…
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#straightfromcait: Powerful Questions To Start Your Burnout Recovery Your Way
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 you…
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Monica Wang: How to Burnout, Recover, and Keep Your Job
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 hea…
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#straightfromsarah: How to Give Yourself Permission to Get Your Needs Met
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 …
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#SFC&S: Burnout and Sleep: A Chinese Medicine Perspective
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…
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Start Your Burnout Recovery by Taking The "Good Plate"
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 Donov…
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Bronwyn Davis: Ketamine Assisted Breakthroughs for Burnout Recovery
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…
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#straightfromcait: How Festivus from Seinfeld can Help with Workplace Burnout
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 adapt…
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Diann Wingert: How ADHD and Burnout Are Related - and What to Do About It
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 recove…
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#straightfromcait: What Can Companies Do to Reduce Burnout Risk?
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 wor…
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Dr. Susan Lovelle: Perimenopause, Menopause, and Burnout
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 throug…
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#straightfromcait: How to End Rumination, People Pleasing, and Perfectionism
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 acti…
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Amelia Nagoski: Unlocking the Stress Cycle, Dealing with Privilege, and Increasing Interoception to Get Out of Burnout
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 St…
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#straightfromcait: Why Does Burnout Recovery Take So Long?
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. Fr…
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Hailey Magee: Boundaries for Burnt Out People Pleasers
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. Joinin…
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#straightfromcait: 3 Core Components of Burnout Recovery
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, t…
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Henna Pryor: Embracing Awkward and Using AI to Reduce Burnout
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 …
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#straightfromcait: Bad Advice for Burnout (and what to do instead)
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 thou…
49mKristen Holmes: Stay Ahead of Your Health with Whoop
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, …
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#straightfromsarahandcait: Wildfires, Burnout, and Getting the Help You Need
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 …
48mRuth Rathblott: The Liberating Path of Unhiding
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 Singlehand…
20m#straightfromcait: Behind the Scenes of Burnout Recovery
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, a…
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Paula Liub: Autistic and Neurodivergent Burnout Recovery
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 neurodi…
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Owen Fitzpatrick: Using the Power of Belief to Boost Burnout Recovery
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, an…
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#straightfromcait: How to Tell if Its Burnout or Stress
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,…
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Jim Young: Men and Burnout: Creating Intimacy and Breaking the Shame Barrier
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 resourc…
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Mandy Lehto: The 7 Realistic Phases of Burnout
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 t…
#354mMel Hopper Koppelman: Solving Complex Health Problems Related to Burnout
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 “gift…
#216m#straightfromcait: Coping Mechanisms and Burnout: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Coping mechanisms are something that you use every single day, probably without even realizing it. These coping mechanisms start to develop as soon as you are born, forming based on your relationship with your primary ca…
#152mHeather Hansen: Self Advocacy Makes Your Burnout Recovery Faster
Heather Hansen’s burnout, like unfortunately so many others, landed her in the hospital. Her stress levels had become so extreme due to her career as a defense attorney that Heather’s body responded with a severe allergi…
#3453mDex Randall: cPTSD, Burnout, and Heart Attacks
Dex Randall’s burnout experience was a long time coming. He shares that as a child, right from the beginning, he was always afraid of everything. His parents’ behavior was unpredictable and he learned very quickly that i…
#3325m#straightfromcait: How Childhood Trauma is Related to Burnout (Even if You Think You Have None)
Even if you do not think you have experienced childhood trauma, there are many ways that childhood experiences can impact your ability to regulate your emotions. Adverse childhood experiences or ACEs include both events …
#3253mKelley Bronner: Black Girl Burnout, The True Meaning of Work, and Why EVERYONE Should Center Joy
Kelley Bonner experienced burnout while working in what she thought would be her forever job. Since she was a little girl, she had dreamed of becoming a prison social worker. As a Black woman and daughter of an immigrant…
#3138m#straightfromcaitandsarah: How to Assess, Access, and Assemble the Resources You Need for Optimizing Burnout Recovery
During burnout, it’s common to not use your resources in the most efficient way. An important step in burnout recovery is to look at how you are using your resources like time, energy, money, and community and see where …
#3054mKarina Schneider: How to Prepare for Your Return to Work after Burnout or Mental Health Leave
Karina Schneider spent nearly two decades working in a corporate environment prior to setting up her own private coaching and consulting practice with a focus on helping workplaces become spaces that support employee wel…
#2918m#straightfromcait: The 3 Types of Self Care that are Critical to Burnout Recovery
When people think about self-care they often picture soaking in a bubble bath, but in reality, self-care is so much more than that. Self-care is an absolutely critical part of burnout recovery. In today’s #straightfromca…
#2856mRebecca Kase: Polyvagal Informed EMDR: A Neuro-informed Approach to Healing
Rebecca Kase is the Owner of Rebecca Kase & CO, LLC as well as a licensed clinical social worker and author of Polyvagal Informed EMDR: A Neuro Informed Approach To Healing. You may remember her burnout story from a prev…
#2754mShelley Kemmerer: Dealing with Parental Burnout
Shelley Kemmerer is a parent, a board certified physician assistant and the founder of Run Tell Mom, LLC. During her clinical year to become a physician’s assistant, Shelley became pregnant. She chose to keep her pregnan…
#2652mMonica Monfre Scantlebury: Teacher Burnout & Pivoting from Teaching with a Side Hustle
Monica Monfre Scantlebury is a certified life coach, health coach, and yoga instructor, but she did not start that way. Monica spent 8 years working as a teacher at the university level and then another 15 working as a h…
#2556mNikki Hume: Teacher Burnout and the International Teaching Experience
Nikki Hume is an art teacher at an international school in Manila. She taught for 9 years in the states before teaching abroad and attributes her two burnout experiences with helping her to learn very valuable life lesso…
#2421m#straightfromcait: Celebrating 100 Guests and 100 Burnout Recovery Tips
From learning body signals to learning about the link between energy expenditure and finances, over 100 guests have opened up and shared their burnout stories. In today’s #straightfromcait episode, Cait Donovan, host and…
#2342mAesha Tahir: How Your Posture Affects Your Stress System and Your Burnout Recoverability
Aesha Tahir is the founder of Tone and Strengthen, a corporate wellness company, as well as an author and exercise physiologist. Her book, Unhunched: Discovering Wellness Through Posture, is set for release this Spring. …
#2217m#straightfromcait: Burnout and Exercise - What, How Much, and When
If you used to have an exercise routine before burning out, you may be wondering when it is safe to start exercising again. The truth is that it differs for everyone, and you know your body better than anyone else. Learn…
#2152mLauren Baptiste: The Magic of Small Steps for Burnout Recovery
Lauren Baptiste is the founder of Acheloa Wellness. She is approaching her 10 year burnout anniversary and attributes much of her healing to the practice of Ayurveda. Today, Lauren shares the magic of small steps for bur…
#209m#straightfromcait: Getting Your Energy Back During Burnout Recovery
During your burnout recovery, you will likely still not be at your original energy level for a while. It takes a different amount of time for everyone, but in Cait’s experience the average time frame has been around 18 m…
#1955mEwa Błaszczak: Heal Your Burnout by Detoxing Your Communication
Ewa Błaszczak is a mentor for leaders and teams, an author, professional speaker, and coaching mentor to host Cait Donovan. Recently she wrote a book in Polish that began as a TED talk about the toxicity of sarcasm and d…
#1813m#straightfromcait: Healing a Burnt Out Brain
The steps for healing from burnout are different from what is required to prevent burnout. When you are burnt out and experiencing chronic stress, the part of your brain responsible for executive functioning actually los…
#1747m#straightfromcaitandsarah: Answering Your Most Common Burnout Questions
Recovering from burnout requires you to be okay with being uncomfortable. Rest is actually incredibly productive, and even though you might feel restless or guilty about sitting still it is vital for recovery. In today’s…
#1658mKute Blackson: Accept, Grieve, and then Surrender to Recover from Burnout
Kute Blackson is an inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a group of 100 of the world’s foremost authorities in the personal development industry. …
39mBONUS: FRIED Burnout Recovery Group Coaching with Sarah Vosen starts Feb 19th!
Burnout isn’t a personal failure or a lack of resilience. It’s a signal that something in the system, expectations, roles, pace, or support, is out of alignment. Conversations like this one help surface the human experie…
#1514m#straightfromcait: The Workplace is a Trauma Recycling Center
There are two major theories when it comes to burnout. The first is that it is entirely preventable through a simple shift in workplace culture. The second is that burnout is not always avoidable but can be eliminated th…
#1458mNina Blackshear: Eliminate Imposter Syndrome in High Achievers
Nina Blackshear is an attorney and executive coach who specializes in coaching high power and high potential women to overcome obstacles like imposter syndrome. She experienced burnout while working in a high achieving c…
#1359mSusie Moore: Let It Be Easy
Susie Moore is a world renowned life coach, author of Let It Be Easy: Simple Ways to Stop Stressing and Start Living , as well as the host of the Let It Be Easy podcast. Susie’s life growing up was anything but easy. She…
#1218m#straightfromcait: Burnout, Depression, Anxiety, and Medication
Have you been feeling numb and mentally disconnected from your life? This is a very normal way to feel when you are experiencing burnout. There is a natural overlap that occurs between symptoms of burnout and symptoms of…
#1154mJulie Brown: Can I Just Get A Quick 3 Day Coma?
Julie Brown is a high energy Keynote Speaker who teaches the importance of networking. She is also the author of This Sh*t Works: A No Nonsense Guide to Networking Your Way to More Friends, More Adventures, and More Succ…
#1025m#straightfromcait: How to Ask for Help
Is asking for help something that makes you feel very uncomfortable? Do you struggle with figuring out your needs, feeling safe when asking for help, and with actually accepting the help that is offered? Contrary to what…
#925mBONUS EPISODE: The Burnout Panel Talks Quiet Quitting
Today, Cait reports live from The Burnout Panel. She joins Vanessa Zamy, Audrey Holst, Aileen Axtmayer, Dr. Sandra Lewis, and Dr. Sharon Grossman to talk about quiet quitting. These experts in the burnout field weigh in …
#832mBONUS: Introducing the Wellness While Walking Podcast with Carolyn Cohen
Today, Cait shares a podcast recommendation, an episode of Wellness While Walking Podcast, hosted by her friend Carolyn Cohen. Carolyn is a health coach that has designed her podcast as a way to inspire people to take th…
#745mDr. Sharon Grossman: Decoding Your Burnout: Are You A Thinker, A Feeler, Or a Doer?
Dr. Sharon Grossman is a clinical psychologist turned burnout coach, an author, a speaker, and host of the Decode Your Burnout podcast. When she was a psychology student, she attended a workshop about what it is like to …
#613m#straightfromcait: How Companies Can Use Burnout to Heal Culture Issues
It might seem odd to even consider seeing burnout as something that could potentially benefit a company. However, when burnout occurs frequently enough in the same workplace it can serve as a handy red flag. If you keep …
#51h 5mZenica Chatman: How to Recover From Workplace Bullying that Leads to Burnout
Zenica Chatman is a life coach with a professional background in journalism and communications. While working as a communication strategist in what she initially excitedly thought of as her dream job, Zenica became the v…
#421m#straightfromcait: How Do You Recover From Burnout While Still Working?
It would be incredible if every time you were burned out, you could stop working and run off to rest in a magical Cinderella fantasyland where talking mice take care of all your problems. Unfortunately, that’s not the ca…
#349mBecca Powers: Burnout Stages 1 & 2 - The Unders that Lead to the Overs
Becca Powers is an award winning fortune 500 high tech sales executive, founder and CEO of Powers Peak Potential, a best selling author and a speaker. With over 20 years of high level sales experience, she spent most of …
#216m#straightfromcait: Quiet Quitting, Loud Quitting, and Resentment
Quiet quitting is not a new concept, but has gotten a lot of attention recently after the pandemic shook up the job market. The basic idea of quiet quitting is being disengaged from your work and this can often be mistak…
#158mNewton Cheng: I Burned Out in Corporate and Stayed - This Is How
Newton Cheng is the Director of Health and Performance at Google, a world champion powerlifter, and a father. Throughout his 14 year career at Google, he overworked himself due to people-pleasing tendencies and began get…
54mRE-RELEASE: Elizabeth Collins: The Burnout Witch Talks Leaky Gut, Tarot, and Optimal Blood Work
“Just keep going, it will change.” This is Elizabeth Collins’s burnout story, simplified into six words. The Cait-proclaimed Burnout Witch, Elizabeth now specializes in helping others recover from burnout. However, she w…
#3013m#straightfromcait: Are You Exhausted Trying To Meet Other People's Assumed Expectations?
Are you always trying to meet other people’s expectations, even when those expectations may not be completely clear? Unclear expectations for a role, whether that be in relation to a job or a relationship, can reduce fee…
#2951mFarnoosh Torabi: Financial Safety, Knowing When to Quit, and Creative Money Making
Farnoosh Torabi is an award winning personal finance journalist, author, keynote speaker, television reporter, and host of the So Money podcast. She uses her 20 years of experience to help people master their money. Whil…
#2818m#straightfromcait: Burnout Risk Factors - A Holistic View
There are many risk factors for burnout. The good news is that each risk factor is multidirectional and by working on any one of them, you are likely to positively change others. It can feel overwhelming to confront all …
#2745mNicole Kalil: Head Trash vs Inner Knowing: How to Build Self Trust and Confidence
Nicole Kalil is a speaker, leadership strategist, respected coach, author, and podcast host. She spent 15 years working for a financial planning company where she was frequently the only woman in the room. After so many …
#2520m#straightfromsarah: Can High Sensitivity Decrease as We Heal from Burnout?
Highly sensitive people often assume they are simply wired that way from birth and that there is nothing that can be done to change their sensitivity. In this week’s #straightfromsarah episode, FRIED Burnout Coach Sarah …
#2547mDr. Crystal Frazee: Burnout Recovery Happens In Your Body (It's time to get out of your head!)
Dr. Crystal Frazee is a burnout recovery and stress resilience coach with 16 years of experience. She grew up in the South raised by strong, independent women with the ingrained mindset that women were supposed to take o…
#249m#straighfromcait: Is Crashing During Burnout Recovery Normal?
During the process of burnout recovery, you are likely to overdo it and cause yourself to feel fatigued. This is perfectly natural as you are re-learning how to interact with your environment, relationships, and your bod…
#2355mMartha Bodyfelt: Use Your Empowered Voice To Recover From Burnout
Martha Bodyfelt is a divorce recovery coach with an extensive military background. She spent decades suffering from burnout after enlisting in the military at 23, dealing with immigration difficulties for her Iranian now…
#2218m#straightfromsarah: Guided Meditation for Grounding, Filling up, and Protection
Guided meditation is a great way to center yourself by reconnecting with your body and the Earth around you. Meditation provides a safe space for your body to heal and replenish itself while keeping your mind clear enoug…
#2148mSophia Lepage: Reconnect with Deep Core Desires to Recover from Burnout
Sophia Lepage is a feminine embodiment and leadership coach who has spent the last 4 years helping women break free from the good girl mentality, reclaim pleasure, reconnect with their femininity, and recover from burnou…
#2014m#straightfromcait: How to Deal with Guilt Associated with Burnout
No one likes to feel guilty. Most often people will choose resentment over guilt, because it feels easier to blame someone else than it does to process their guilt. Resentment takes a large toll on relationships and over…
#1953mRebecca Kase: EMDR for Healing Trauma, Self-Care Cakes, and Hope for the Future
Rebecca Kase is a licensed clinical social worker and expert in EMDR. She experienced her worst burnout when working with a nonprofit organization in community mental health. A combination of toxic authoritarian leadersh…
#1826m#straightfromsarah: What “Healing Isn't Linear” Means for Your Burnout Recovery
Are you having a hard time recognizing whether you’re recovering from burnout due to the ebbs and flows of the healing process? Healing is not linear and at times you may feel worse before you feel better. In this week’s…
#1747mDanielle Cobo: Transforming Self Doubt and Using Resilience as a Resource
Danielle Cobo is a fascinating and inspiring force of a woman. She works as a career leadership and sales performance coach, hosts The Dream Job with Danielle Cobo podcast, and is a devoted military wife and mother. Her …
#1612m#straightfromcait: How Do I Know if I’m Recovering From Burnout or Stuck on the Burnout Cycle
During your burnout recovery, it may feel difficult to tell whether you are truly on the right path to recovery or still trapped in the burnout cycle. You will have ups and downs that may cause you to feel that your reco…
#1554mMerel Kriegsman: Success on Your Own Terms, Suicidal Ideations, Erotica, and All
Merel Kriegsman is the CEO and founder of her own company which helps women achieve their full wealth potential by marketing their most valuable gifts. She has helped countless women become successful entrepreneurs by as…
#1420m#straightfromsarah: Honoring Cycles to Boost Burnout Recovery
Have you been trying to live a linear lifestyle in a cyclical world? The truth is, Western society tends to look at life through a linear lens with a big focus on getting from point A to point B. In reality, life is cycl…
#1349mVanessa Zamy - Toxic Work Environments, Building a Side Hustle, and Being the Core of Your Life
Vanessa Zamy, The Business Defibrillator, is a keynote speaker, business expert, and bestselling author with her own consulting company. Her burnout occurred when she was working in a corporate job for a toxic, narcissis…
#1228m#straightfromcait: How To Tell People About Your Burnout
There comes a time when you may need to tell the people in your life about your burnout. Certain people like your HR department or your spouse will need to know in explicit detail in order to support your recovery to the…
#1149mDr. Kristen Donnelly: The Truth Behind Empathy As A Tool For Healing From Burnout
Dr. Kristen Donnelly, one of The Good Doctors of Abbey Research, is an international empathy educator. She has two decades of experience and an educational background in social work. Dr. Donnelly uses her PhD in social s…
#1011m#straightfromsarah: Knowing and Accepting Yourself Makes Burnout Recovery Faster
Do you feel like you’re not actually suited for the role you are trying to fill in your life? That role might not be the ideal one for you! In this week’s #straightfromsarah episode, FRIED Burnout Coach Sarah Vosen talks…
#951mHelena Lucia: Money, Burnout, and Interrupting Old Patterns After Leaving a Cult
Helena Lucia, founder and CEO of SISU Journey, is a speaker, podcast host and trauma-informed money coach. Her experiences growing up in an extreme fundamentalist religious cult led her down a path where she became passi…
#821m#straightfromcait: The Articles Against Self-Care for Burnout Recovery Are Missing This Major Point
Many articles that talk about burnout make the mistake of devaluing self-care as a burnout prevention or recovery tool. But self care isn’t all just pedicures and massages, and it can be a huge factor in burnout recovery…
#752mNneka Roberts: Using Systems to Create More Time, Mental Space, Creativity, and Money
Nneka Roberts, operations consultant at Sage Simple Solutions, has worked designing systems for 20 years. She now works with consulting clients teaching them how to implement systems to improve their businesses and lives…
#615m#straightfromsarah: Rebuilding Trust With Yourself During Burnout Recovery
Do you struggle with trusting yourself? If you’re experiencing burnout it can be extremely difficult to trust yourself. You’ve been ignoring your body’s signals for a long time, not taking care of yourself properly, and …
#51h 3mDan Sykes: The Somatic Fanatic Talks the Power of Curiosity For Nervous System Training
“If you are no longer curious, the best of your life is behind you because the best of your life is being curious,” shares Dan Sykes, Founder of the Somatic Training Network and author of Somatic Fanatic. Dan’s burnout c…
#453m#straightfromcaitandsarah: Healing the Healers, Hyper-Independence, and Rules for Helping
Are you a healer that struggles with asking for help? When you’re used to wearing all the hats and doing everything yourself, it can be really difficult to realize when you need to reach out. In this week’s #straightfrom…
#348mFrenchie Ferenczi: Your Success as an Entrepreneur Depends on Clear Expectations and Great Boundaries
“I think that it all comes down to understanding your priorities and letting those shift and evolve,” explains Frenchie Ferenczi, Business Growth Strategist who works with entrepreneurs to maximize their income. When Fre…
#216m#straightfromcait: Job Characteristics that Cause Burnout (Through the Entrepreneurial Eye)
Are you struggling with your workload as an entrepreneur? You could be headed toward burnout without even realizing it. Studies done on burnout often overlook entrepreneurs, but there are many ways the studies can still …
#151mDr. Kristin Neff: Self Compassion, Being Human, and Living with an Open Heart
“An open heart can hold everything,” shares Dr. Kristin Neff, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, self-compassion research pioneer, and author of bestselling novel Self-Compassion . Dr. Neff developed the Mind…
#319m#straightfromcait: You're Burnt Out. Here's What That Means About You
Are you constantly changing yourself to try and adjust to other people’s values? When you sacrifice your core values for other people, this will often lead to burnout. Recovering from burnout requires you to set limits f…
#3057mLopa van der Mersch: Trauma Recovery, the Vagus Nerve, and Adaptogens
“My experience with burnout personally is that it can be much more of a spectrum. It’s not an on/off switch. It’s an unfolding relationship to our energy,” explains Lopa van der Mersch, Founder and CEO of Rasa, the adapt…
#2950mSally Clarke: Burnout Prevention, Self Compassion, and the Beauty of Post-Burnout Growth
“I had attached my entire self-worth basically to being successful in this job that I hated,” shares Sally Clarke, Burnout Coach and Author of Protect Your Spark: How to Prevent Burnout and Live Authentically . Sally wor…
#2840mRiley Jarvis: The Big Secrets of Exceptional Sleep with the Sleep Consultant
“Prioritize your sleep and life will be a lot, lot better,” emphasizes Riley Jarvis, Founder, and Owner of The Sleep Consultant. Riley created The Sleep Consultant after realizing how much of an impact sleep had on his b…
#2752mShelley Paxton: Shifting From Success-EMPTY to Success-FULL and How All of Us SUCK at Burnout Recovery Sometimes
“You can get to the top of a particular mountain and feel success-empty,” explains Shelley Paxton, speaker and author of Soulbattical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life . Shelley worked for many years a…
#2610m#straightfromcait: The Negative Side of Positive Thinking (Part 2)
Are you spiritually bypassing your own emotions? It’s one thing when other people force toxic positivity on us, but another thing entirely when we do it to ourselves. Trying to only focus on your own mindset and ignoring…
#2552mMichelle Melendez: Caregivers – Burnout, Guilt, and Mental Health
“Part of love and care is knowing when you need to bring in help. Even if you’re not providing the direct care, by getting appropriate care, adequate care, supervised care, you are providing care,” emphasizes Michelle Me…
#2413m#straightfromcait: The Negative Side of Positive Thinking (Part 1)
Are you fed up with all of the positivity memes on your Instagram feed? Do your friends tell you that you would feel better if you just changed your outlook on life? If so, you are likely a victim of toxic positivity. Wh…
#2353mDr. Brooke Kalanick: Hormone Balance, Normalizing Stress, and Being Human
“That was a really, really low point for someone who should’ve known better. I was a hormone expert, and I completely destroyed my hormones,” shares Dr. Brooke Kalanick, licensed naturopathic doctor, author, and host of …
#221h 1mSarah Vosen: Intro to FRIED's Newest Coach, Specialist in HSP, Empaths and Healers
“The most compassionate people are the most boundaried,” says Sarah Vosen, FRIED’s newest burnout coach. As an HSP and an empath, Sarah is deeply tuned into the emotional experiences of the people around her. We are thri…
#211h 2mDr. Jacqueline Kerr: Work Burnout, Mom Burnout, and the Systems That Keep You Stuck
“That fear of burning out again – of course it’s driving me because I don’t want other moms to feel this way,” says Dr. Jacqueline Kerr, Behavioral Scientist. “But the reality is, we are going to experience this, and it’…
#2016m#straightfromcait: What to Do When You Suck at Relaxing
Do you ever feel like there are so many things to get done that relaxing is downright impossible? Are your body and brain so busy that sitting still just doesn’t feel like rest? If you are feeling this way, you are far f…
#1959mDr. Sandra Lewis: Burnout, Your Fragmented Self, and Gluing Your Body Back Together with Qigong
“What does this have to do with what I came to the world to be?” This is the one-question reset that Dr. Sandra Lewis poses to herself each time she encounters an obstacle in her life. No matter what problem she might be…
#1812m#straightfromcait: 7 Tips for Your Return to Work During/After Burnout Recovery
What strategies can I use to make my transition back to work during/after burnout recovery as smooth as possible? This question was recently posed in our FRIED Facebook Group, and the conversation that ensued was incredi…
#1756mMaggie Supernova: Entertainment Industry Burnout and Yin Yoga as a Savior for Your Body
“My life looked great, my Instagram looked great, my CV looked great, but behind the scenes of that, I was burning out in a big way,” says Maggie Supernova, Burnout Prevention and Recovery Coach. In a former life, Maggie…
#1612m#straightfromcait: Is It Possible to Rest Without Feeling Like a Terribly Guilty Lump?
If your car were a person (and let’s be honest, don’t most of us name our cars?), would it feel guilty for using up a tank of gas and needing more? The logical answer is no: our cars are designed to use fuel! And while w…
#1556mErika Ferszt: Eyesight Issues, Mood Regulation, and Burning Out When You're 'Happy'
“I lost my vision working for a company that provides vision,” says Erika Ferszt, Founder of Moodally and former Media & Digital Director at Ray-Ban. During her ten years at Ray Ban, Erica loved her job, loved the people…
#1412m#straightfromcait: Death By Burnout. The Head to Toe List of Severe Health Issues
Many people do not fully understand the gravity of burnout and the devastating effects that it can have in both the long and short term. In an effort to illuminate the head to toe list of severe health issues that burnou…
#1353mElizabeth Collins: The Burnout Witch Talks Leaky Gut, Tarot, and Optimal Blood Work
“Just keep going, it will change.” This is Elizabeth Collins’s burnout story, simplified into six words. The Cait-proclaimed Burnout Witch, Elizabeth now specializes in helping others recover from burnout. However, she w…
#129m#straightfromcait: How to Start Your Burnout Recovery
One of the most frequently asked questions I get from clients and in the FRIED. Facebook Group is: “But, how do I start my burnout recovery?” When you are absolutely mentally and physically depleted, figuring out where o…
#1157mCasey Davidson: Alcohol Use, Overwork, and the Societally Accepted Addiction That Feeds Them Both
“Quitting drinking was literally my worst case scenario in life,” says Casey Davidson. “I desperately loved red wine, and I didn’t want to give it up, but I knew it was an issue.” Casey explains that before she quit drin…
#1012m#straightfromcait: Do I Need to Quit My Job to Recover from Burnout?
Do I need to quit my job to heal from burnout? This is one of the most common questions I hear asked in the burnout community. The answer? It depends. Like most things when it comes to burnout, your journey is unique and…
#953mJim Young: CEO/Dad Burnout, Emotional Gold Digging, and Why Relationships Matter
Jim Young’s burnout story began when he was prematurely anointed “man of the house” at nine years old. Because Jim’s single mother was stretched so thin, Jim ended up taking on a great deal of responsibility around the h…
#810m#straightfromcait: This One Behavior Makes You Hardy in the Face of Stress
Our bodies and brains are naturally resilient – they are constantly working to achieve a state of equilibrium. However, this inherent resilience can get depleted when we are burnt out, meaning that our bandwidth is dimin…
#745mAndrew Lee: Jaw Clenching, Teeth Grinding, and the Tech That Will Help You Relax
**TW: This episode contains a description of a violent hate crime.** “It’s a Fitbit for your mouth,” says Andrew Lee, Registered Dental Hygienist and Founder of Otis Dental. Drew is describing his Brux-Sensor Night Guard…
#611m#straightfromcait: How Long Will It Take Me To Recover From Burnout?
When we are on the road to burnout recovery, all of us have the same question: How long will my burnout recovery last? In my professional experience, I have found that the average recovery period lasts around 12-18 month…
#51h 1mDaniel Mangena: Jail Time, Suicide, an Asperger's Diagnosis, and Polluting Your Brain with Positivity
“Push your edge and not your buttons,” says Daniel Mangena, International Speaker, Bestselling Author, Broadcaster and Coach. If there’s one thing that listeners should take away from today’s episode, Dan says it’s to pi…
#412m#straightfromcait: Teach Your Brain That You're Safe, and It Will Grow New Nerve Cells and Regulate Your Amygdala
Did you know that the items you choose to surround yourself with have a direct impact on your happiness AND your productivity? Sure, you may naturally feel more content when wrapped up in a cozy blanket or holding your f…
#352mDiann Wingert: What To Do When You Feel Rejection from Head to Toe
“I do not think it serves most humans to have a stigmatizing label,” says Diann Wingert, therapist turned Mindset and Productivity Coach. “I think once the label becomes your identity, it is a trap, and it will be your d…
#210m#straightfromcait: Higher Education, Again, as an Adult. Learning About Burnout Science
Did you know that although I received my Masters Degree in Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine back in 2007, I never received a Bachelor’s Degree? This academic path is actually quite common around the world, but definit…
#152mCarolyn Brown: Love Where You Live, Beautify Your Home, and Drink Your Damn Water
“I think of food as medicine. Everything you eat becomes every cell in your body, so it can be healing or it can be potentially exacerbating the issue,” says Carolyn Brown, nutritionist and co-founder of Indigo Wellness …
#341h 2mJess Brennan: Grief, Burnout and COVID. That Time on the Planet When We Were All Soul-Weary Simultaneously
“Grief is inevitable,” says Jess Brennan, founder of Held Massage Therapy. “Every single one of us will lose something precious.” Jess explains that grief doesn’t just occur after a death; instead, the grieving process c…
#3311m#straightfromcait: Burnout and Depression – What's the Difference in Your Experience?
What is the difference between burnout and depression? I was recently asked this question in the FRIED. The Burnout Podcast Discussion Group on Facebook. Because I explored this topic at length in my book The Bouncebacka…
#3258mJade Connolly Duggan: Stay With Your Senses, Get Objective, And Reconnect Your Awareness With Your Body’s Intuitive Dial – Right Now and Every Day
“I don’t want to hear anything about the theoretical translation of an ancient Chinese concept translated half-assed into English translated half-assed through your Western construct of what the hell it means,” says Jade…
#3114m#straightfromcait: Burnout 101 – Signs, Symptoms, and Understanding What Is Really Happening to Your Brain and Body
If I’ve learned anything from my experience with burnout, both in my own life and in my clients’ lives, it’s that burnout can present itself in endless ways. While there must be three components present in order to ident…
#3052mErica Cuni, LMFT: The Burnout Professor Spills All the Secrets on the Aftermath of Trauma, Healing Burnout, and the Power of Breathing
Erica Cuni’s burnout story begins with a Mack Dump Truck, which hit her as she was on her way to work as a licensed therapist. In the ensuing months, Erica not only had to learn how to walk again after almost losing her …
#2912m#straightfromcait: Anxious About Re-Entry? Boundary-Building Skills You Must Learn NOW to Be Ready For Post-COVID Life
COVID has sucked, there’s no question about it. But at the same time, the pandemic has given us an unexpected excuse with which to better uphold our boundaries. Now that COVID regulations are loosening, this automaticall…
#2852mSumeena Gupta: Her Body, Business, and Marriage Were Cracking. Healing from Burnout Saved Everything.
On paper, Sumeena Gupta was leading what looked like the perfect life. She and her husband were running a resort on a breathtaking Balinese island, which to many people might seem like a dream job in a dream location. Bu…
#2715m#straightfromcait: Rest vs. Restoration - Which Helps to Heal Your Brain and Body from Burnout?
So you’re feeling burnt out, but the typical advice isn’t working? You’ve tried gratitude journaling, yoga, meditation, connecting with nature, and just about every Instagram “self-care” tip in the book….but you’re still…
#2655mJeff Harry: Leave "Your Serious Grownup" Behind and Heal Your Burnt Out Brain Through Play
“When was the last time you were bored?” asks Jeff Harry, Founder of Rediscover Your Play, in our discussion about self-soothing. Nowadays, we are constantly surrounded by screens and stimulation, which can often serve a…
#2518m#straightfromcait: Is a Trauma-Informed Therapist or a Burnout Coach Right for Your Healing?
As a coach, it can often be difficult to develop integrity around your abilities and limitations. Because coaching isn’t regulated, there can be some ambiguity surrounding what coaches are actually able to do and how the…
#2456mRoxanne Jarrett: ADHD, Burnout and the Tips and Tricks Your Brain Needs to Thrive
“I don’t have to live up to someone else’s expectations of how my brain should be wired,” explains Roxanne Jarrett, Coach for Entrepreneurs with ADHD. Although she realizes this now, Roxanne spent a great part of her lif…
#2319m#straightfromcait: Mind, Body and Soul Burnout Recovery Starts With The Smallest of Changes
Have you ever heard the saying, “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life?” Well, I can tell you from personal experience that this is often NOT the case. This idea sent me down a 6-year path of feel…
#2252mJennifer Cassetta: Martial Arts For Protecting Your Mind, Body and Energy
Jennifer Cassetta first experienced burnout after a near death experience on September 11, 2001. At the time, she worked as an event planner at a loft downtown, located only three blocks south of the World Trade Center. …
#219m#straightfromcait - Other Care: The Secret Ingredient That Keeps The Minds, Bodies, and Spirits of Entrepreneurs Healthy
Today, I’m flipping the script and talking about “Other Care” as part of your self-care plan. And before you get your panties in a bunch, I don’t mean taking care of others. I mean letting and paying others to take care …
#2053mDr. Nan Nuessle: Systemic Bullying, Burnout, and Using Communication That Values Speaker and Listener
Dr. Nan Nuessle first realized she was burnt out when she stopped at a stop sign and waited for it to turn green. She didn't even process what she was waiting for until the truck behind her honked. At the time, Dr. Nan w…
#1912m#straightfromcait: Heal Burnout by Keeping An Eye On Privilege, Trauma, and Your Nervous System
Hey Fried Fans, This week’s episode has been a long time coming and something that I’ve thought a lot about over the years. It’s about privilege and the good and bad of how it’s interwoven with burnout. It is extremely d…
#1851mDana Inouye: The 3P Framework For Moving Through The Messiness Of Motherhood
If you know that it’s time to actually DO something about the burnout cycle you’ve been in for too long - book your free consult today: bit.ly/callcai t Episode summary: Dana Inouye is an empowerment coach (and hot-mess …
#179m#straightfromcait: Mindfulness and Burnout - The Science For Your Brain and Heart
Hey Fried Fans! Last week, you found out that together with MINDALT , Luminary , Caveday , Kristina Libby , Sochill , and Spiritune , I have a super fun project for the month of April called The World’s Most Mindful Offi…
#1511m#straightfromcait: You Can Stop Avoiding Emotions For Fear That They're Lowering Your Body's Energetic Vibe
Hey Fried Fans, Once in a while, something really gets my goat and I use that as my guide to share what’s on my mind because I know that if it didn’t matter to me, it wouldn’t get my goat - and if it matters to me, it’s …
#1453mCatherine Peters: Can 26 Minutes of Shut Eye Save Us From Burnout? This Pro Napper Spills the Deets!
If you know that it’s time to actually DO something about the burnout cycle you’ve been in for too long - book your free consult today: bit.ly/callcai t Episode summary: In this episode, guest Catherine Peters, a transfo…
#139m#straightfromcait: Is it a Burnout Relapse or Have You Been Burnt Out This Whole Time?
Hey FRIED Fans! I had an amazing question from a fan on IG a couple weeks ago that I wanted to answer. Shout out to @vitalitahealth on Instagram for this great Q! She asked what to do when you find yourself in a burnout …
#1252mBeth Russell: At Home Techniques To Relieve Neck and Face Tension and Combat Burnout
Episode summary: In this episode, guest Beth Russell, a colleague in the world of Chinese medicine joins us to talk about optimizing our home health routines. Beth Griffing Russell is an acupuncturist and specialist in f…
#1114m#straightfromcait: Healing Is Hard To Believe In When You're Burnt Out
Is anyone else on clubhouse yet? On one hand it feels like an extra thing to do, but on another, it leaves space for some really great conversations. Last week, I was invited to co-moderate a room on Physician Burnout an…
#101h 1mElizabeth Lott: A Pastor Speaks Out On Vocational Callings, Personal Growth, and Burnout
If you know that it’s time to actually DO something about the burnout cycle you’ve been in for too long - book your free consult today: bit.ly/callcai t Episode summary: In this episode, guest Elizabeth Lott, a pastor at…
#910m#straightfromcait: When You Can Breathe Again
Hi FRIED fans, I started a FB post this week with: “Didja hear it? The collective sigh?” And then deleted it and posted something else, probably about a bird beak face mask, or Michelle Obama’s belt. An hour or two later…
#848mSarah Dawn: The Only Waste Is Consciously Choosing to Continue Doing Something That Does Not Serve Us
If you know that it’s time to actually DO something about the burnout cycle you’ve been in for too long - book your free consult today: bit.ly/callcai t There's a reason that Sarah Dawn is my first repeat guest on FRIED.…
#714m#straightfromcait: Meditation to Regulate Your Nervous System
Hi Fried Fans, This week, I released an episode about when the world's gone mad and told you that I'd be following it up with a yoga nidra, or body scan meditation that you can use as a tool to help ground yourself when …
#618m#straightfromcait: What to do when the world's gone to shit
Today, I’m recording last minute - which I never do. I am usually recorded a week or even a month in advance, but the combination of having taken time off over the holidays and the shit show at the white house this week …
#554mShonté Javon Taylor: This Is Your Brain on Burnout (Taught By A Neuroscientist)
Episode summary: In this episode, guest Shonte Javon Taylor who is a neuroscientist with a mission of empowering 100 million minds shares her story of finding herself in a parking lot, after hitting a pole, hearing her c…
#49m#straightfromcait: How Can Each Person Contribute To Ending Burnout Culture?
Fried fans, It’s the end of a hard year. Differently hard for different people, but hard all around. Hard because of uncertainty, hard because of constant change, hard because our brains which are accustomed to functioni…
#31h 2mRaj Subrameyer: Cultural Pressure and the Desire to be Noticed Leading to Burnout and Bathroom Floors
Episode summary: In this episode, guest Raj Subrameyer who is an international keynote speaker and tech career coach shares his story fighting against people’s expectations and feeling less than other people and developi…
#213m#straightfromcait: The Knot - Master Inner Boundaries and Unwind Codependency
Hey Fried Fans! On this week's #straightfromcait episode, we're going to be going deeper into codependency because so many of you requested it after last week's episode with Melanie Moberg ! I decided to read you part of…
#11h 1mMelanie Moberg: Stop Worrying About Everyone Else's Needs and Start Focusing on Yourself to Heal Your Burnout
**Trigger warning: We discuss suicide and drug use in this episode. If you are particularly sensitive to these topics, you might want to avoid this one. In this episode, guest Melanie Moberg who is a codependency coach, …
#3348mSarah Paris: Can CBD Oil Help You Heal From Burnout?
This week on FRIED, we’re covering a topic that I’ve been waiting to cover for a few months now! I was so lucky that a mutual friend introduced me to Sarah Paris, founder of Incann CBD products . Sarah Paris is a Mom ent…
#329m#straightfromcait: Cait Breaks Down The Top 3 Burnout Myths For You
Hi Fried Fans! It’s Cait, comin’ atcha with another #straightfromcait episode! We are close to winding up Season 2 of FRIED The Burnout Podcast. You’ve got this week’s sfc and then next week, I have the owner of incann C…
#3146mSimone Craig, Wealth Expert: You Spend Your Money Like You Spend Your Energy
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Simone Craig , Wealth Expert on a mission to close the wealth gap one woman at a time. Known as the “Angel CFO”, Simone advises women business owners in making wise financial decision…
6mThe 12 Days Of Boundary Season (a song)
It's BOUNDARY SEASON! Yep, that's right. The season that all your boundaries get pushed and 2020 has already pushed them enough, so they might be feeling like electric fences this year! ;) I wrote you a song all to tell …
#3010m#straightfromcait: As 'THE BOSS' are you shouldering more responsibility than you should?
Hey Fried Fans, This week’s #straightfromcait episode is the answer to a fan question (I love those, so if you have one that YOU want answered, shoot me an email at cait@caitdonovan.com with the subject: FAN QUESTION and…
#2941mIsabel Smith: A Registered Dietician Tells You How To Slow Down Burnout Related Inflammation and Histamine Reactions
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Isabel Smith , a Registered Dietician who specializes in helping clients with functional and integrative wellness. One of her main areas of interest in her practice is healing allergi…
#287m#straightfromcait - Stop Should'ing All Over Yourself And You Will Heal Your Burnout
“Stop should-ing all over yourself” also known as “must-urbation”, why you need to pay attention to the word SHOULD during your burnout recovery. I was laying on the table at my acupuncturists office and I said the thing…
#2755mSarah O'Brien Hammond: Avoid the Crash - In an Ironman, In Life, and In Networking
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Sarah O’Brien Hammond . Sarah is the Chief Community Officer and Founder of The Network of Women. Driven by her own life’s journey, her mission is to bring together growth-minded wome…
#2611m#straightfromcait: Afraid The Only Way You Get A Break is if You Die, Disappear, Or Get In An Accident?
Hi Fried Fans, We’re taking it real serious today and I’m starting with a TRIGGER WARNING ! - we will be discussing suicidal ideations today. If you are sensitive to this topic, I suggest skipping this episode. If you ar…
#2552mDarrel Griffin: Creator of The Burnout Bros Talks Male Burnout
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Darrel Griffin , a Human-centred marketer and anti-guru who, after experiencing his own burnout, is now creating a podcast and a community for men to openly discuss their burnout stor…
#2411m#straightfromcait: Passion is Not A Vaccine Against Future Burnout, No Matter What Instagram Meme's Say
Hi Fried Fans! Your #straightfromcait episode this week got me a little fired up. I saw this quote by Simon Sinek floating around IG a few weeks ago and - well, I have a bone to pick with it. Let me preface this by sayin…
#2348mErrin Weisman, D.O.: From Burnt Out To Badass, A Female Physician's Story
Errin Weisman, D.O. was taught, like all doctors to be a robot, a superhuman, a she-ro - and it burnt her out . Now, Errin Weisman, DO is a life coach, podcaster and fierce wellness advocate who helps inspire female phys…
#2213m#straightfromcait: 3 Expert Tips To Restore Your Health After Burnout
Hi Fried Fans! On the last #straightfromcait episode , I shared 5 words with you that come up often as guides on my clients’ burnout recovery journeys. Those words were: safety, owning your genius, embodiment, community,…
#2014m#straightfromcait: The 5 Words You Can Focus On To Help You Recover From Burnout - Straight From The Expert
This episode is being released on my birthday! YAYYAYAYYAYAY! Shout me out everywhere because I love my Birthday! :) Especially tag me on IG: @cait_donovan Today I want to chat with you about the power of words. Often, i…
#1950mNicole Liloia: Teaches Us How to Use Laziness To Heal from Burnout and Earn More Money (while Watching Dawson's Creek) with Cait Donovan
In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Nicole Liloia, a therapist and business strategist who helps women entrepreneurs build bigger businesses and create consistent income growth by helping them create multiple income st…
#1811m#straightfromcait: The Power of External Validation For Burnout Prevention and Recovery
In this week's #straightfromcait episode, I want to share with you just how important external validation is. Yes, it matters. No, you shouldn't go on without it. It is so important that its one of the biggest external b…
#171h 8mKhadijah Tishan Washington: A Black Therapist Shares Her View on Spirituality, Racial Trauma, and Committing To Your Own Healing
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Khadijah Tishan Washington MSW, LCSW , a licensed therapist who credits her own creative and chaotic childhood with inspiring her passion for social work. Khadijah began her journey o…
#1620m#straightfromcait: Burnt Out and Feel Like Your Spiritual Practices are Broken? You're Not Alone.
Hi FRIED Friends! LINK: bit.ly/callcait You’ve found yourself right in the beginning of a #straightfromcait episode and I’m so grateful that you’re here. Your time, and your listening energy is so appreciated and my bigg…
#1550mWhitney Goodman, LMFT: A Therapist Bares All About Dealing With The Underlying Beliefs That Lead Us To Overperform
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Whitney Goodman, a licensed marriage and family therapist and owner of The Collaborative Counselling Center in Miami, FL . She provides counseling to individuals and couples who want …
#1410m#straightfromcait: The Most Transformative Emotion for Burnout Recovery and Boundary Building
In this week’s episode of FRIED: The Burnout Podcast, you’re getting a #straightfromcait episode about my favorite emotion and my favorite topic. I often say that things are my favorite topic because there are so many th…
#1349mKara Pepper, MD: An MD Tells The Truth About Rebuilding Her Life After Burning Out
In today’s episode of Fried, we’re talking to Dr. Kara Pepper , practicing primary care Internist in Atlanta, GA, and a life coach for physicians struggling with burnout, transition, imposter syndrome and perfectionism. …
#1212m#straightfromcait: Sometimes, Feeling Like Shit Is The Only Option (and that's okay too)
In this week's #straightfromcait, I'm reading to you from my book, The Bouncebackability Factor. I think this passage is important for today because it is all about sitting in the muck when we feel like shit, not spiritu…
#1147mDeepshikha Sairam: Non-Stop Sacrifice is Not The Secret To Success According to This Business Mentor. Find Out What Is...
Episode Description S02E11 In this episode we’re talking to Deepshikha Sairam , a Business Mentor and Lead Generation Expert for female entrepreneurs who want to grow and scale a profitable online business with high qual…
#1015m#straightfromcait: What Your Burnout Is Trying To Tell You
You asked: What is my burnout trying to tell me? And I answered in this week's #straightfromcait episode! Within this episode you'll hear my real feelings about 'everything happens for a reason' and you'll hear all 7 rea…
#952mKelsey Patel: Wellness Expert Teaches You How Small Changes Create Radical Shifts and Help You Burn Bright Right Now
In this week’s episode we are speaking to Kelsey J Patel, one of Hollywood’s leading wellness and reiki experts. She is not only a sought after spiritual empowerment coach, yoga teacher, reiki healer and meditation teach…
#812m#straightfromcait: When You're Burnt Out and Overwhelmed, How do You Start to Heal?
So, here’s the Q: I’m burnt out and overwhelmed, how do I start to heal? This is a massively important question and I’ll tell you what I realized recently on some free consults - most of the time, there is a physical com…
#756mDr. Valerie Rein: Break out of Burnout Jail by Creating Space for Your Most Authentic Self
In this week’s episode we are speaking to Dr. Valerie Rein, a highly sought after speaker and trainer who has helped thousands of women. She discovered Patriarchy Stress Disorder (PSD) and created the only science-backed…
#623m#straightfromcait: Building Boundaries That Protect You From Burnout
Hey Fried Friends, thanks to your help on voting on this month’s #straightfromcait episodes. You told me that by far you want to know about how to actually build boundaries. You’ve probably read some ideas online and bee…
#533mDenise Duffield Thomas: A Mantra For Preventing Burnout Like A True ‘Chillpreneur’
BIO: Denise Duffield-Thomas is the money mindset mentor for the new wave of online female entrepreneurs. Her best-selling books “Lucky Bitch” and “Get Rich, Lucky Bitch” give a fresh and funny road-map to create an outra…
#449mDr. Caitlin Gordon: Create Feelings Of Safety To Help You Heal Burnout Faster
Dr. Caitlin Gordon owns Amaluna Wellness, a holistic health clinic based in Boulder, Colorado, where she sees patients for acupuncture and functional medicine in-office and via telemedicine. Caitlin's personal history of…
#348mShamis Pitts: Learning Self-Compassion the Hard Way
Shamis Pitts, owner of Pitts Leadership Consulting LLC, is on a mission to help people connect to their greatness, strengthen the employee–employer social contract, and support a thriving and engaged workforce. She provi…
#250mJenni Lewis-Ford: Burnout, Black Girl Magic, and Gratitude
Jenni Lewis-Ford is a brand and communications strategist, diversity and inclusion advocate, author, podcaster, and wearer of many hats. She’s held senior level positions at major financial institutions and has collabora…
#146mCaspar Szulc: The Journey to Finding Your Authentic Self
Caspar is the co-founder of Innovative Medicine. Caspar burnt out in his 20s, but the experience forced him to search for his authentic self—and he says he had to practice everything he preached at work to reset and boun…
15m#straightfromcait: Sitting In the Muck with Your Emotions (an excerpt from The Bouncebackability Factor)
I've been told in the past week that I'm: overreacting, posting anxious posts, a sea of calm - all from different people. But, I, like the rest of you am a very average human who just found out that life is on lockdown. …
17m#straightfromcait Burnout Signs and Symptoms
In this special #straightfromcait mini-episode of FRIED, I, your host, take you through the most common burnout symptoms and tell you exactly what they sound and look like in YOUR life. Burnout Researcher (and my persona…
9m#straightfromcait: Chinese Medicine for Healing Burnout
In this mini-episode, a listener asked me to talk about Chinese Medicine and Burnout, which I LOVED, so I did right away :). If you've been around for a while, you know that I have a Master's degree in Chinese Medicine -…
12m#straightfromcait Burnout Prevention vs. Burnout RECOVERY
A special edition of FRIED: The Burnout Podcast brought to you #straightfromcait based on feedback that you provided! This is the very first thing I need you to know when you're learning about burnout. There are loads of…
#3451mCara Carin Cifelli: Curing Burnout With Sisterhood, Surrender, and Vulnerability
When I first started the podcast, I had no idea where it would go, but I am so glad it lead me here, to Cara Carin Cifelli. She hosts her own podcast called: The Love Your Bod Pod (love that name) and has had her ups and…
#3356mStacie Mitchell: High Functioning Anxiety and Burnout
Stacie Mitchell and I have a lot in common. We love dogs. We're both coaches. We're both obsessed with personal development. And we're both highly functioning anxious people. Stacie has made this the cornerstone of her c…
#3245mAnnie McDonnell: Busting Through Burnout Associated Analysis Paralysis
Annie McDonnell stayed in a job that used up all her energy for 18 years and it wasn't until she left that she realized how much energy she was using at the office day by day just to cope with emotional tension. Followin…
#3151mDarlene Hawley: Make Your Impact Without Burning Out by Owning Your Story
Have you ever found yourself repeating the same story about why you're stuck, or why you can't move forward? In this week's FRIED - The Burnout Podcast episode, guest Darlene Hawley gives us tips and tricks to take that …
#3051mLisa Fitzpatrick: Honor Your Inner Compass To Guide You Away From Burnout
LISA'S STORY: In 2005, I found myself as a solo parent with 2 young sons, lined up in a welfare queue and completely shattered because I couldn't understand how life could have gone so wrong. I felt so alone and without …
#2946mRosie Chehade: Becoming the CEO of My Life Ended My Burnout Journey
Rosie Chehade wasn't always a coach. She used to be an uber-successful career woman with 700 people under her and when her health started failing her... she ignored it. Not wanting to admit to burnout, feeling shame arou…
#2859mDonna Stewart: Balancing Energy Input and Energy Output
Donna Stewart is a 25 year veteran of healthcare and has burned out at least four times. Having battled back time and again, she now enjoys a peaceful little acupuncture practice in Portland, Oregon. Donna started as a p…
#2749mMelissa Boo: To Avoid Burnout - Choose Yourself, Every Time
Melissa and I spent a lot of time on this podcast talking about the internal vs. external causes of burnout and how at the end and underneath all of it - your body has to come first because, as Melissa’s aunt told her, ‘…
#2654mMaggie Reyes: Trust The Whispers, Leave Burnout Behind
It is extremely important to me that people see their doctors before doing burnout coaching with me because sometimes we find something out that’s an easy fix. Maggie was EXHAUSTED and waking up unrested. She went to her…
#2546mCyrina Talbott - Use Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) to Understand Your Inherent Value
When your self worth is tied up in your business, or your job, or your role as a mother - you take EVERYTHING personally. Everything feels to you a reflection of whatever you’re doing right, or whatever you’re doing wron…
#2453mKayla Rose Yoder: Addiction and Codependency as Burnout Risk Factors
Kayla Rose Yoder has many titles and accolades galore. The grand sum is that she's a talented coach and energy healer that has walked through her own shadow parts and lived to tell the tale. Kayla burnt out the first tim…
#2350mCorina Rosca: Turn Off The Burnout Alarm By Choosing Your People Wisely
This conversation might be triggering. Corina didn't hold back and was really open and honest about still being in the thick of the journey through burnout even though she already dropped the overworking piece of her puz…
#2247mNathalie Norris: The Energy You Need For The Life You Want
Nathalie told me that a major catalyst for her was realizing that she wanted a family in the future and she already didn’t have enough energy to make it happen. After getting blood work that said that she was fine, Natha…
#2151mAisling Fitzgibbon: Moving From Fear To Trust
Aisling Fitzgibbon, Holistic Nutritionist Coach has studied many energetic healing modalities through the years. After being diagnosed with depression and medicated at a young age, Aisling went through a few rounds of bu…
#2043mKim Porter: Shed Old Identities And Emerge From Burnout
After a threatened miscarriage, instead of listening to the whispers, Kim Porter doubled down and went for it in her business because of the fear that if she slowed down and let go of what she had built, none of what she…
#191h 8mCait Donovan: The Host of FRIED Shares Her Burnout Story
This is it. Nathalie Norris, nutritionist and all-around superstar asked Cait if she could reverse interview her for FRIED, and Cait agreed. Here, you get the background story, Cait's burnout story, her methods for keepi…
#1843mSarah Dawn: Discovering Self-Worth and Self-Love to Conquer Burnout
Sarah started this podcast off strong by going straight to the heart of what burnout is for so many of us - the hard work and stress that causes burnout is derived from an inner belief that we are not enough, we are not …
#1754mRosalind Cardinal: Burnout, Cancer, and Regret
Burnout comes in many forms, and is often accompanied by a diagnosable physical (or mental-emotional) issue. In Rosalind Cardinal's case, she found out she had breast cancer on the anniversary of the day her mother passe…
#1633mDr. Lisa Mascall: Let People Love You in order to Heal from Burnout
Dr. Lisa Mascall went from the US to Germany and back and that helped her transform from a Physical Therapist to an Acupuncturist. Inspired by Battlefield Acupuncture that she learned in Germany while treating the US Arm…
#1552mAnne Ditmeyer: Checking Your 'Should's' As a Burnout Prevention Tool
In this conversation with my fellow US/EU Dual citizen, Anne Ditmeyer, we discussed the lessons we learned living in Europe vs. the US, the ideals around what vacation time means and the adjustments we needed to make to …
#1443mDr. Shannon DiCarlo: When You Can't Bloom Where You're Planted
In this episode, Dr. Shannon DiCarlo shares how being out of alignment was burning her out. She had to get uber honest with herself about what was working and what was not and then follow her curiosities until she was ab…
#1338mKellie McConahay: Use Your Body's Wisdom To Overcome Burnout
Kellie went from being someone who was totally out of touch with her body to being someone who is totally in touch with her body. Sometimes it can be hard to hear, "The Answer is Within" because you don't know the damn a…
#1247mMolly Dyer: Highly Senstive People and Burnout
Fellow acupuncturist Molly Dyer and I chat about burnout, her passion for tap dancing, and the extra precautions Highly Sensitive People should take to protect themselves from burnout. Molly's energy is so calm and sooth…
#1152mLeah Steele: End Burnout While You're Still Working
Leah Steele's specialty is bringing you back from burnout while you're still in the situation that burnt you out in the first place. By teaching resilience, stress management with a dose of humor and a few swear words, L…
#1047mDr. Roslyn Ashford: Break Through Shame to Break Through Burnout
TRIGGER WARNING: We talk about suicide and suicide ideation in this episode. Please listen to your inner voice about whether this is an episode that may trigger you. If you need help, do not hesitate to reach out to prof…
#953mErin Elizabeth Wells: The Permission to Decommit Can Help Heal Burnout
Erin Elizabeth Wells, founder of Chosen Course, talks to us about her own burnout which included sobbing, in fetal position, on a bathroom floor when she should have been at Thanksgiving dinner with her then boyfriend. W…
#842mDevon Grilly: Use Burnout As A Career Pivot
Devon Grilly is a career coach for women in science and tech, and has a masters in bioengineering. She is currently researching and interviewing women in the tech industry to create ways for more women to thrive in a fie…
#745mTaVona Denise Boggs: The Thoughts That Bring On Burnout
TaVona Denise Boggs finally found her space and it revolved around health care the whole time. She followed her passion into physical therapy, but burnt out too many times to think it was the right path for her. After mu…
#638mDr. Randi Raymond: Psychedelics as a Burnout Treatment
Dr. Mark Hyman, well known in the alternative medicine sector for his work with diet and functional medicine and his best selling books, has been talking about working with psychedelics a few times this year. This work i…
#543mTeri Hofford: Love Yourself, Love Your Body, and Change Your View of Success to Beat Burnout
Teri Hofford is an inspirational speaker, empowerment photographer and body image activist based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. After having been at both ends of the weight spectrum herself, Teri realized that achieving the …
#444mE Douglas Kihn: Worrying, Hurrying, and Overeating
E Douglas Kihn shares his 35+ years of experience in the healing arts with us and has written the book: Chinese Medicine for the Modern World - Ancient Wisdom to Stop Worrying, Hurrying, and Overeating. Within his book a…
#340mDr. Simone Kotraba: Over-Giving Until You're Burnt Out
Dr. Simone's story is so relatable. We have all overspent our good energy outside of the home only to find that what we have left for our loved ones is, well, crappy. Working in areas that are passionate for us, it is es…
#247mMindie Kniss: Using The Heart To Guide You Away From Burnout
It might sound woo, but this is science-backed spirituality in today's episode. Mindie Kniss, is a business coach and award-winning humanitarian. In 2008, she left a Fortune 100 career to become an entrepreneur but ended…
#144mAshley Rose: Trauma as a Burnout Cause
If you've ever felt less than, this episode is for you. A journey of healing turns into the passion to help others as I chat with Transformational Life Coach Ashley Rose. You can find Ashley on Instagram: https://www.ins…
#13mIntro To FRIED: The Burnout Podcast
FRIED. The Burnout Podcast is a passion project whose purpose is, first and foremost to serve its listeners. In this interview style podcast, you will be introduced to both people who have a Burnout Triumph Story and peo…