We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits Gather At The Well: Is Your Workplace Actually Toxic? Self-Study, Burnout + the Courage to Stay or Go - Elandria Jackson Charles, Lindsey Fuller, and Naomi Hattaway
Feeling worn down by work or wondering if your burnout is more than just stress? You’re not alone.
In this episode, Lindsey Fuller is joined with Elandria Jackson Charles and Naomi Hattaway for a heartfelt conversation about how our jobs impact our wellbeing—and what to do when things start to feel overwhelming. Together, they explore real stories of burnout and offer gentle, practical tools for tuning into your own needs.
Tap into how to recognize the difference between everyday discomfort and true harm, plus find fresh ways to rest and even reclaim joy amid the daily grind. Whether you’re considering a career shift, dreaming of consulting, or simply hoping to feel more balanced, this conversation will support you and give you thoughtful steps to move forward.
Episode Highlights
- Exploring Self-Study and Burnout (02:57)
- The Importance of Nature and Grounding (05:31)
- Navigating Personal and Professional Seasons (08:22)
- Tools for Self-Care and Recovery (10:43)
- The Role of Agency in Time Management (13:47)
- Creating Protected Time for Wellbeing (16:54)
- The Power of Naming and Noticing (19:43)
- Zoom Out Somatic Practice (22:50)
- Understanding Workplace Dynamics (27:32)
- Differentiating Misalignment, Dysfunction, and Toxicity (28:49)
- Navigating the Transition to Consulting (35:20)
- Naomi and Elandria’s Affirmations (43:12)
Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/toxicworkplace
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