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418 Burnout, Identity & the "Respectable Addiction" of Work
The Respectable Addiction: When Work Becomes the Coping Mechanism
A reflection on burnout, identity, and recovery — plus practical action steps
There's an addiction we rarely talk about because it looks like ambition.
It earns praise. Promotions. Respect.
It hides behind phrases like "driven," "productive," and "hard-working."
But for many high achievers, work isn't just effort — it's a coping mechanism.
In this episode, Dawn shares her story of a "workaholic blackout" — the moment she realized work had become her drug. After years of recovery from substances, she found herself caught in a…
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