Burnout Break Room

A special message for our listeners this week as we look to remain dedicated to creating a space rooted in hope and understanding. We talk about what happens when the state of things goes beyond burnout and into the territory of moral injury. We can all use support beyond the break room, and we welcome you to share feedback, how the break room has helped you, and what would be helpful to bring int...

💥 What happens when we are radically honest in our toughest days? This week, Caitlan and Lyndie talk with Tricia Creason-Valencia on the difference between depression and burnout, finding your support, and reconnecting with joy in the face of unbelievable challenges. 🛼 Emmy-nominated filmmaker and educator Tricia Creason-Valencia brings raw honesty and creative fire to every story she tells. Her...

🕊️ What if slowing down is actually the key to success? This week, Caitlan and Lyndie talk with Kamina James about burnout recovery, money mindset, and creating work that feels good and pays well. ✍️ Kamina James coaches creatives to start and grow their freelance or small business income so they're not beholden to a 9-5 job. She's worked as an actor, a singer, a session musician, a dance...

Are you feeling the grief of not being able to quit a toxic job? This week, Caitlan and Lyndie talk about how to take care of yourself in a time when it's not feasible to hit "GO" on your exit plan just yet and share tips on how to get through rough times on more than just "toughing it out." 📗 Caitlan is a Creative Coach, Speaker, and loves getting lost in a book or hiking...

🚪 What if feeling “lost” is actually a sign you’re waking up to who you really are? This week, Caitlan talks with Rebecca Pilger about how slowing down, listening in, and trusting your inner knowing can shift burnout into something more grounded and real. 💃 Rebecca, a spiritual motivational speaker, intuitive medium, and the inspiring voice behind the SOUL DESIRE podcast. Her journey has been on...

🫀 Do you have the guts to ask yourself what you need? And why can it feel like the dream where you're late for a test you didn't study for, to only realize you're on stage and forgot to wear pants? This week, Caitlan and Lyndie talk with LauraAura to identify why meeting your needs can take a lot of courage, especially when doing so in big ways. 🛋️ LauraAura is a dynamic Keynote Speak...

👺 Everyone has that coworker that seems entirely unburdened by the pressure to mask? This week, Caitlan and Lyndie borrow some of the audacity to explore ableism in the workplace and the paradox of disproportionate expectations of civility and respect. 📗 Caitlan is a Creative Coach, Speaker, and loves getting lost in a book or hiking trail. Follow me @CreativeCaitlan Find all my projects at ⁠⁠ h...

📱 Are there parts of your business marketing that feel exhausting? This week, Caitlan and Lyndie talk with Deborah C Smith to learn how we can escape from the marketing hustle and gain the freedom to promote your most purposeful work authentically. 🎸 Deborah C Smith is a 'holistic' business coach, marketing strategist and host of the Mindset to Market podcast. With close to two decades o...

⏰ Ever feel like if you were only born in a different time, burnout wouldn't be a problem? This week, Caitlan and Lyndie dive into what life was like in one of the most peaceful jobs in the 12th century. Or was it? Learn more from Daniele Cybulskie in their book "How To Live Like A Monk: Medieval Wisdom For Modern Life" https://www.danielecybulskie.com/monk 📗 Caitlan is a Creative...

🛡️ When you understand who you are, you become clearer on protecting them. Join us as we bring the Break Room to the film set of Shutter Island, Massachusetts Medfield State Hospital to hear Marie Nagode share her burnout story through a career in tech, motherhood, and boundary-setting. Welcome back to the Burnout Break Room! The podcast that's like a break room, but helpful. Join us every Mon...

📓 Is there a syllabus on anxiety? This week, Caitlan & Lyndie talk with Allison of Reroute Wellness about recognizing and de-stigmatizing the shame associated with anxiety, as well as a few handy ways to cope when panic sets in. Welcome back to the Burnout Break Room! The podcast that's like a break room, but helpful. Join us every Monday to escape the hustle spiral. Think of it as a brea...

🎉 Looking for a reminder to celebrate yourself? This week, Caitlan & Lyndie talk with Cecilia of Modern Day Mirror about creating spaces for roses and thorns, reconnecting with our principles, and celebrating our wins. Welcome back to the Burnout Break Room! The podcast that's like a break room, but helpful. Join us every Monday to escape the hustle spiral. Think of it as a break room—if...

💖 Feel like the dating pool and your job search are giving you deja vu? This week Caitlan and Lyndie are looking at the similarities between bad dates and bad bosses. Let's break up with the dysfunction, because "no" is a complete sentence. Welcome back to the Burnout Break Room! The podcast that's like a break room, but helpful. Join us every Monday to escape the hustle spiral....

🔨 This week Caitlan and Lyndie are cracking open common myths about therapy and creativity to bring you the real deal. Welcome back to the Burnout Break Room! The podcast that's like a break room, but helpful. Join us every Monday to escape the hustle spiral. Think of it as a break room—if your coworkers actually talked about real solutions instead of just complaining about meetings that coul...

💊 This week Caitlan and Lyndie talk with Emily Bieber Harris about remembering our strength in life's hardest moments, but also what it means to learn not only what brought her to realize her burnout, but also how to prevent it post-cancer. Welcome back to the Burnout Break Room! The podcast that's like a break room, but helpful. Join us every Monday to escape the hustle spiral. Think of...

💥 Spot the corporate/therapy buzzword, or call BS! This week, play along with Caitlan and Lyndie as they guess which terms are real, and which are bogus (and a few that should be outlawed). Share your top phrases to be fired or hired! Welcome back to the Burnout Break Room! The podcast that's like a break room, but helpful. Join us every Monday to escape the hustle spiral. Think of it as a br...

🌟 This week, Caitlan and Lyndie talk with Katherine Sauer about the importance of wellness, both for self care and being an effective leader. Join us every Monday to escape the hustle spiral. Think of it as a break room—if your coworkers actually talked about real solutions instead of just complaining about meetings that could have been emails. We’re diving into burnout with a realistic lens, spi...

🎸 This week, Caitlan and Lyndie talk about the role of music and 3rd spaces in preventing social burnout. Today it can feel exhausting to simply exist, but reconnecting with our creativity and communities can help ease the burden. Join us every Monday to escape the hustle spiral. Think of it as a break room—if your coworkers actually talked about real solutions instead of just complaining about m...

🔨 This week, Caitlan and Lyndie talk with the lovely Amy Sussex about finding (and sticking to) the work flow that makes sense for you. Keeping systems running so you don't have to is key for maintaining your sanity AND your solopreneur journey. Join us every Monday to escape the hustle spiral. Think of it as a break room—if your coworkers actually talked about real solutions instead of just...

🤫 Know an office rebel? This week, Caitlan and Lyndie recall many of the small ways they reclaimed their agency in the workplace, whether it was strictly to maintain their sanity, or just doing it for the plot. Share your "crime" against the grind and laugh with us. Join us every Monday to escape the hustle spiral. Think of it as a break room—if your coworkers actually talked about real...

⌛️ This week, Caitlan and Lyndie talk with the time-bending Coach Lee about prioritizing results-driven plans over the busy-ness of hustle culture, scheduling rest as a form of burnout prevention, and ways to make clear communication work for your schedule. 📓 Journal along with us, either on your own, or let us know your thoughts in the comments! Last week's journal prompt: How do you like to re...

🫣 This week, Caitlan and Lyndie talk about the discomfort that comes from sitting in your imperfection, the masks we wear in and out of the arts, and reconnecting with the process in our community. 📓 Journal along with us, either on your own, or let us know your thoughts in the comments! Last week's journal prompt: How do you respond to shame? Welcome back to the Burnout Break Room! The podc...

⏰ This week, Caitlan and Lyndie are joined by the lovely Mayuri Ramkolowan to talk about bringing an awareness to old thought patterns that keep us busy rather than productive. When we align with our "why" we can allow who we are to flow into what we do.📓 Journal along with us, either on your own, or let us know your thoughts in the comments! Last week's journal prompt: What masks are you curren...

🎭 This week, Caitlan and Lyndie talk about the role that masks play in showing our vulnerabilities and why they're valuable enough to safeguard. What is a truly safe space, and are we obligated to share our truest self with others? 📓 Journal along with us, either on your own, or let us know your thoughts in the comments! Last week's journal prompt: Do nothing for 10 minutes. What shows u...

Welcome back to the Burnout Break Room! Caitlan and Lyndie talk about showing up as you are and being real with ourselves about the work behind feeling the feelings, and how they are a necessary part of listening to prevent burnout. Journal along with us, either on your own, or let us know your thoughts in the comments! Last week's journal prompt: how are you keeping it weird? / how are you ta...