Resilience Porn!
That's what I'm talking about in this episode of Burnoutology the podcast. Resilience Porn
What it really means: The glorification of pushing through pain. Hustling through trauma. Smiling through burnout.
How to spot it: “Keep going.” “Strong women don’t break.” “Rest when you’re done.” All dressed up as motivation.
Why it matters: It’s killing people—and they’re being praised for it.
What it really means: The high-functioning woman with perfect branding and dead eyes. Smiles, posts, delivers… while dissociating. How to spot it: Endless “empowerment” content. Flat tone. Numbness masked as professionalism. Looks successful, feels nothing. Why it matters: She doesn’t crash—she slowly disappears. If you’re applauding her “drive,” you’re missing her collapse.
As you come through the other side of Burnout it can be hard to create change, even when you know it needs to be made in ordeer to help you to move forward.
Coaching doesn’t work when your client is at Burnout.
But most coaches don’t even realise it’s happening in their sessions.
In this video, I break down the #1 coaching mistake that pushes burned-out clients further into collapse—and what to do instead.
Burnout doesn't always stop at Burnout - sometimes the impact can be long lasting as the stress on the body causes life-long chronic illness.
Many people are confusing tiredness, and exhaustion, even needing a holiday, as Burnout, and yet, it's more of a nervous system shutdown.
This week I'm explaining the time, money, and energy I've wasted trying to bring the 'perfect podcast' when I should and could have, stuck to what I know.
Have you ever found yourself trapped in a job you don't want but feel compelled to stay?
You may have been a sufferer of Corporate Stockholm Syndrome.
This episode discusses this phenomenon with various experts delving into why people stay in such situations, how to recognise if you are experiencing Corporate Stockholm Syndrome, and ways to take control of your career.
Are You 'Knocking on the Door of Burnout?'
It’s episode 149 is out. This week I sit down with author, burnout survivor and coach Kelly Swingler to explore burnout.