Megan Hadley

Balm in the Burnout

Health EN ↓ 11 episodes

This is a podcast for anyone feeling stretched thin by work, activism, caregiving, or just surviving under systems that weren’t built for our thriving. On Balm in the Burnout, we speak with artists, organizers, and community builders about what’s helping us stay grounded and resourced in the face of burnout. Together, we reclaim our right to soothe, heal, and make hopeful, sustainable action.

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Megan Hadley

Episodes

Joy as Mutual Aid in Dangerous Times, with Kelly Wilson of Do’gooders MN 30.09.2025 55:02

Balm in the Burnout – Episode 11: Joy as Mutual Aid in Dangerous Times, with Kelly Wilson of Do’gooders MN Host: Megan Hadley, MA, NBC-HWC Guest: Kelly Wilson, founder of Do'gooders MN Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode, host Megan Hadley sits down with Longfellow South Minneapolis neighbor, community organizer, and chronic joy-instigator Kelly Wilson. Kelly shares how personal burnout, sy...

Scaling Without Sacrificing Yourself, with Tina Rexing of T-Rex Cookie 29.09.2025 31:54

Balm in the Burnout, Episode 9: Scaling Without Sacrificing Yourself, with Tina Rexing of T-Rex Cookie Show Notes: Welcome to Balm in the Burnout, the podcast for cross-sector humans navigating personal and systemic burnout. In this episode, host Megan Hadley talks with entrepreneur Tina Rexing , founder of the nationally recognized women-owned business T-Rex Cookie , about burnout in the food i...

What Cancer Taught Me About Burnout, with Talaya Dendy 29.09.2025 34:44

Balm in the Burnout, Episode 10 What Cancer Taught Me About Burnout with Talaya Dendy Show Notes: Welcome back to Balm in the Burnout, the podcast for humans navigating personal and systemic burnout in demanding, under-resourced, or misunderstood roles. In this episode, host Megan Hadley speaks with Talaya Dendy —cancer doula, patient advocate, speaker, and creator of the podcast Navigating Cance...

I’m Part of the Story - Caregiver Burnout with Allison Breininger 01.08.2025 33:55

Balm in the Burnout, Episode 8: I’m Part of the Story - Caregiver Burnout with Allison Breininger Host: Megan Hadley Guest: Allison Breininger, founder of The Negative Space In this episode of Balm in the Burnout, host Megan Hadley talks with caregiver and advocate Allison Breininger about the realities of caregiving, the hidden toll it takes, and the importance of community and self-care. Allison...

Healthcare Burnout to Work Life Balance - Designing a Life You Don’t Need to Escape From with Patrick Otis 01.08.2025 30:36

Balm in the Burnout, Episode 7: Healthcare Burnout to Work Life Balance - Designing a Life You Don’t Need to Escape From with Patrick Otis Welcome back to Balm in the Burnout! In this episode, Megan sits down with Patrick Otis, a nurse anesthetist, pickleball enthusiast, and advocate for work-life balance. About Our Guest: Patrick has been a nurse since 2013 and a nurse anesthetist since 2018. Ou...

Making Magic and Meaning in a Queer-Centered Space with Brenna Wernersbach, Owner of MoonStone MPLS 26.06.2025 30:21

Balm in the Burnout, Episode 6: Making Magic and Meaning in a Queer-Centered Space with Brenna Wernersbach, Owner of MoonStone MPLS In this episode of Balm in the Burnout , host Megan Hadley speaks with Brenna Wernersbach , founder of MoonStone MPLS , a queer-owned metaphysical shop in South Minneapolis. Brenna shares how they transitioned from a background in psychology to creating a small busine...

From Values to Action: Rethinking Organizational Wellbeing with Carl Atiya Swanson 18.06.2025 30:02

From Values to Action: Rethinking Organizational Wellbeing with Carl Atiya Swanson In this episode of Balm in the Burnout, host Megan Hadley sits down with creative strategist and systems thinker Carl Atiya Swanson to explore how burnout shows up across sectors—and how values-aligned leadership can transform it. Carl shares his personal story of recovery and what it’s taught him about sustainable...

Ritual in a Bottle: On Herbal Skincare and Slowing Down with Romina Takimoto of Romi Apothecary 10.06.2025 43:46

Ritual in a Bottle: On Herbal Skincare and Slowing Down with Romina Takimoto of Romi Apothecary In this episode of 'Balm in the Burnout,' host Megan Hadley talks to Romina Takimoto, an occupational therapist turned herbal skincare creator. Romina shares her journey from hospital-based work to crafting herbal skincare products, exploring wellness through various spiritual practices, and balancing c...

Writing as Ritual: On Grief, Creativity, and Becoming with Taylor Brorby 10.06.2025 34:26

Writing as Ritual: On Grief, Creativity, and Becoming with Taylor Brorby Episode 3 - Balm in the Burnout Podcast In this episode of Balm in the Burnout, host Megan welcomes Taylor Brorby, a writer and environmental activist, to discuss personal growth, the writing process, and the importance of storytelling. Taylor delves into his journey as a writer, reflecting on how routines, the loss of a love...

Rewriting Narratives: Jason Sole on Abolition and Community 10.06.2025 37:04

Rewriting Narratives: Jason Sole on Abolition and Community Balm in the Burnout podcast - Episode 2 In this episode, Jason Sole, an abolitionist, community leader, and professor at Hamline University, shares his journey from being a formerly incarcerated individual to becoming a criminal justice educator and activist. He discusses the importance of staying present, prioritizing health, and breakin...

Episode 1 - Alchemizing Balm in the Burnout 06.06.2025 7:01

Introducing Balm and the Burnout: A Journey Through Resilience Welcome to Balm and the Burnout, hosted by Megan Hadley, MA, NBC-HWC, a podcast dedicated to addressing personal and systemic burnout affecting various sectors, including politics, education, healthcare, and more. In season 1, Megan is specifically focusing on Minneapolis, Minnesota-connected people and their stories in alchemizing the...