FRIED. The Burnout Podcast

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]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 directly to burnout. Could your short fuse or simmering resentment have more to do with your body than your circumstances? According to Chinese medicine, the liver and gallbladder take center stage this time of year. When they’re overwhelmed, emotional tension builds.Sarah breaks down what that means in real life, and more importantly, what to do about it. She offers five ways to process anger before it turns into something heavier. Some are physical. Some are emotional. All are meant to help you feel more grounded and less reactive.If you’ve been feeling off lately but can’t quite explain why, this episode might give you a new lens. What if your anger is trying to move through you? And what would happen if you let it?Episode Breakdown00:00 Introduction00:55 Why Spring Triggers Anger01:27 How Chinese Medicine Explains Emotional Shifts03:24 Five Ways to Process Anger04:06 Move Your Body06:16 Express and Release Emotion08:03 Ground Yourself10:01 Connect with Nature15:00 Support Your Liver with Lemon Water and SleepLinksConnect with Cait:Initial Call with Cait: bit.ly/callcaitInitial Call with Sarah: bit.ly/callsarahvBurnout 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]Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Returning to work after burnout can feel overwhelming, but understanding the environment is crucial. Cait Donovan explores whether a workplace is toxic or simply a bad fit. She shares a valuable three-step process for self-assessment, emphasizing the importance of self-respect and intention. Discover how old habits can resurface and learn to navigate workplace challenges with self-compassion. This discussion focuses on prioritizing mental health and finding balance in career paths after recovery.

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]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 they’re getting in their own way during burnout recovery. What if those moments where you fall back into old habits aren’t failures, but signals that your body is overwhelmed and reaching for something familiar? What if the behavior you’re judging is actually trying to protect you?Cait and Sarah break down how our nervous systems react to change, why recovery often feels messy, and how shame can make everything harder. Instead of trying to push through with force, they talk about how to meet yourself with compassion, curiosity, and a little more patience.They also get personal. Cait shares her ongoing relationship with sugar and the deep-rooted comfort it represents. It’s a reminder that coping strategies aren’t always the problem. Sometimes they’re part of the process.If you’ve ever wondered why change feels so hard, or why you can’t seem to stick with “good” habits, this conversation will help you see things in a new light. Recovery is a dance. You’re allowed to take small steps, shift directions, and give yourself grace along the way.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Introduction03:04 Why Cait and Sarah Don’t Believe in Self-Sabotage05:00 The Nervous System’s Role in Familiar Behaviors07:04 Shame, Judgment, and the Myth of Failure09:27 Coping Mechanisms and What They’re Really Doing10:41 Burnout Recovery as a Non-Linear Process13:21 Listening to Your Body and Meeting Yourself with Compassion22:05 Redefining Progress and Practicing Gentleness Along the WayLinksConnect with Cait:Initial Call with Cait: bit.ly/callcaitInitial Call with Sarah: bit.ly/callsarahvBurnout 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]Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Kim Bolourtchi, a keynote speaker and executive consultant, dives into the concept of being strategically unruly to unlock personal potential. She shares her journey from a buttoned-up lawyer to a vibrant Latin dance champion, highlighting how many societal rules drain our energy. Kim emphasizes the importance of authenticity and recognizing resentment as a clue to our true desires. Listeners are inspired to challenge internalized beliefs and take small steps toward meaningful change and burnout recovery, fostering a life that truly resonates with them.

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 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 committed to your healing? In this #FRIEDguides episode, Cait Donovan and Sarah Vosen dig into the challenges of burnout recovery when external stressors feel overwhelming. They talk about why carving out a space for yourself—one that isn’t flooded with nonstop news and social media noise—isn’t avoidance. It’s survival. Cait shares her own experiences with burnout and the turning point when she realized self-care wasn’t a luxury. It was a necessity.The duo also get into the power of community, why individual healing creates a ripple effect, and how recognizing your own limits can actually make you more effective. There’s a sharp distinction between honoring hard emotions and getting stuck in them, and Cait and Sarah break down how to move through them without getting consumed.If you’ve ever felt guilty for stepping back, this episode will change how you see it. Taking care of yourself isn’t checking out, but making sure you have the capacity to engage with the world in a way that’s sustainable, meaningful, and real.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Introduction03:00 Coping Strategies for Burnout05:01 Maintaining Balance and Center06:02 Focusing on Self-Care07:05 Community Support in Burnout Recovery10:20 Personal Activism and Self-Care14:15 Burnout Recovery as Activism17:08 Finding Calm in Immediate Environment20:00 Allowing Time for EmotionsLinkshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0WGHqwQAVbZEY1qLC9XyZL?si=f5da7095baa444f2Connect with Cait:Initial Call with Cait: bit.ly/callcaitInitial Call with Sarah: bit.ly/callsarahvBurnout 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]Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

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 the arts might be the secret weapon against burnout. Genein Letford joins Cait Donovan to break down how music, movement, and self-expression fuel emotional resilience, sharpen thinking, and restore energy. Why does chronic stress shrink key areas of the brain? How can creative outlets like music and movement reverse the damage? And what’s the deal with brain capital, and why should you care?From brain breaks to the magic of third places, Genein shares science-backed strategies to help your brain recover and thrive. Whether burnout has dulled your creativity or you’re looking for a fresh way to recharge, Genein and Cait’s discussion might just change how you think about art and your own well-being.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Introduction 03:22 The Power of Music on the Brain05:59 Brain Structures and Music07:22 Music’s Impact on Emotional Intelligence10:47 Burnout and Brain Health15:54 Self-Awareness and Personal Preferences17:21 Understanding Brain Capital21:21 Rebuilding Brain Health Post-Burnout25:03 Importance of Brain Breaks29:00 Third Places for Social Connection32:08 The 2-5-7 Strategy for Brain Health38:39 Enhancing Focus Through the Arts45:25 Social Connection and Neural SynchronizationLinksConnect with Cait:Initial Call with Cait: bit.ly/callcaitInitial Call with Sarah: bit.ly/callsarahvBurnout 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]Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Discover the struggle many high achievers face between giving and receiving. The conversation emphasizes how neglecting personal needs can lead to burnout. The co-hosts introduce 'receivership' as a crucial concept for balancing energy. They challenge the stigma around self-indulgence and redefine selfishness as 'self-full'. Through practical exercises, listeners learn to embrace energetic abundance and the importance of self-care. Plus, a guided meditation helps connect with the earth and expand one’s capacity to receive.

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 creeps in when we ignore the signs, stay stuck in routines that no longer serve us, and let fear call the shots. Anne Marie Anderson knows something about pushing past hesitation, and in this episode, she shares how audacity—taking bold, intentional action—can keep burnout from taking hold.A three-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and author of “Cultivating Audacity,” Anderson walks through the barriers that keep people from making changes: fear, time, money, and that relentless inner critic. What happens when you stop letting those things dictate your decisions? How do you create space for what actually matters?Anderson breaks it down with real-world strategies. She explains why disenchantment is a warning sign, how small acts of courage add up, and why building a strong front row of supporters makes all the difference. If you’ve ever felt stuck but weren’t sure what to do next, this episode is your push to start moving.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Introduction02:26 Connection with Nicole Khalil and the Theme of Boldness03:17 Anne Marie’s Background and Career Journey05:13 Recognizing Early Signs of Burnout: Disenchantment07:04 Taking Risks and Measuring Them08:09 Overcoming Barriers: Fear, Time, Money, and Inner Critic10:09 Making Friends with Fear12:20 Urgent vs. Important: Managing Time15:13 Flexibility in Planning and Adjusting18:35 Financial Barriers and Money Management22:30 Exploring Your Money Story24:24 Inner Critic: Identifying and Managing It31:30 Childhood Influences and Parental Expectations34:05 Over-Engineering Children's Lives and Burnout37:24 Cultivating Audacity: Small Steps to Big Changes40:06 Building a Supportive Front Row41:03 ClosingLinksConnect with Anne Marie Anderson:https://annemarieanderson.com/https://www.instagram.com/annemarieandersontv/https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-marie-anderson-3557ab39/https://annemarieanderson.com/freechapter1/Connect with Cait:Initial Call with Cait: bit.ly/callcaitInitial Call with Sarah: bit.ly/callsarahvBurnout 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]Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Burnout recovery is a journey filled with small, achievable steps. Personal reflections reveal clarity and desires even in the toughest times. Community support plays a vital role in healing and reclaiming balance. The importance of celebrating even minor victories is emphasized, and listeners are encouraged to share their experiences. Insights into nervous system healing and embracing nature help illuminate the path forward. Letting go of control can foster personal safety and progress on the way to recovery.

Nahal Yousefian, former Head of HR at Netflix, shares her journey through burnout and the lessons learned about workplace culture. She discusses how corporate jargon and unclear communication contribute to employee stress. Nahal emphasizes the need for honest conversations and proactive strategies to enhance well-being. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on creativity and the critical shift needed in HR practices to adapt to a changing workforce. Ultimately, Nahal advocates for a future of work that prioritizes genuine connection and mental health.