We're tired af. We're sick of this sh*t. And we're guessing you are too. Welcome to The Burnout Collective podcast—a place for broken, burnt out brains to talk it out. Join us and our guests as we Do Our Best(tm) to break the burnout cycle. We podcast live on Twitch every Thursday at 5pm PT. New episodes are released the following Tuesday anywhere you get your podcast fix.
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Well, Rebecca took a pain killer right before the show (that's where we're at). But this week, we're talking about dealing with chronic illnesses, both mental and physical, especially in the workplace. We discuss the struggle of working through pain in high-stress job hellscapes because we're sometimes afraid to take time off. We also talk about th…
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TW: Please note that this episode contains some brief talk of eating disorders, as well as mentions of fatphobia and body shaming. If you're sensitive to these topics, we suggest skipping through minutes 14 to 17 and 25 to 38. Get ready to talk food burnout with us in Episode 12. We discuss pandemic grocery woes, meal prep/planning exhaustion, diet…
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Cat butthole in your face kinda week
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45:03You guys. It's been a week. Rebecca is obsessed with Rednote. She'll be speaking fluent Mandarin in about 2 weeks. Jamie tried to watch her first episode of J*e R*gan, but gave up after 15 minutes. It's time to delve into moral injury vs. burnout. We couldn't help but talk about the dumpster fire that is big tech, Meta's racist AI gone rogue, and D…
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The millennials who ruined everything
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1:34:02We made it to Episode 10! Our tiny, black neurodivergent hearts thank all of you for that. Our special episode needed a special guest (and our first!) and we're so happy it was Elyssa. Elyssa is one of our good friends that we both met at work and she hasn't been able to get rid of us since. She is a a creator in so many ways—artist, writer, podcas…
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It's time for us to talk about everyone's favorite manipulative sitcom family: The Work Family. We'll give you tips on avoiding workplaces that mirror the most unhealthy family dynamics, dealing with companies that expect you to just drink the Kool-Aid (especially startups), and share our own personal stories. Plus, we talk about the importance of …
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Coping mechanisms and life preservers
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47:56In this episode, we dive straight into the coping mechanisms we use every day to function (and survive). We discuss both helpful and harmful ways to dissociate and find comfort in the chaos (video games, shopping, tv shows, sleep) especially if you're neurodivergent. We focus on taking care of our mental health, the importance of therapy and meds, …
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Savory gelatin and why we all need a nap
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33:38This episode is all about surviving the holidays, savory gelatin dishes (that all seem to trace back to Mormons and The Midwest), and why we all just need a nap. We discuss how much pressure has been put on women for generations to Make the Holidays Happen. We also share personal stories about family dynamics during holiday get togethers and the im…
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Time to get. shit. done. In this episode, we talk about raising the stakes when it comes to motivation (like a real-life Tamagotchi). We delve into everything from ADHD brain hacks to body doubling to travel tips (we love you, Alaska Airlines!). We also discuss the GTD productivity method and the different tools we use to help us stay organized. Me…
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In this episode of the Burnout Collective, we discuss a topic we have no business discussing: shopping. Or, rather, using shopping as a coping mechanism—which some like to call doom spending. We talk about buying unnecessary items when stressed or bored, like 6 different Muslin Comfort blankets (and this one time a car). We then chat about the stru…
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But would you attend their out of state funeral?
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43:39In this episode, we discuss the quirks and joys of having a "work spouse" or work bestie. We share hilarious stories about workplace etiquette (like being betrayed by a potential work wife), the importance of having a reliable ally at work, and the unspoken rules of office friendships. Plus, Rebecca has her own moment of realization that she's the …
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In Episode 2 of The Burnout Collective, we chat about what haunts us all...MANAGERS. From the rare good manager to the plethora of terrible managers we've encountered in our careers, each and every one has shaped our own management styles. We discuss the irreversible damage bad managers can do, how some people just have a lust for power, the import…
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Well, somebody got laid off. So we fast-tracked this episode to take full advantage of her trauma and poke at fresh wounds. [Redacted] shares her recent layoff experience and how she's dealing (or not) with it. We chat about the rollercoaster that is job (in)security, toxic workplaces, and the importance of remembering to put yourself first. (You'r…
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In the first episode of The Burnout Collective, we share how we met and how we immediately started bonding over corporate BS—emphasizing the need for companies to have a "no asshole" policy. We talk about dealing with mean girls on the daily, the need to form strategic alliances, and why trauma bonding is inevitable. We unpack the experiences with …
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