95: The Hidden Resentment That’s Draining Your Energy

Unstuck with Jay Abbasi · Aug 11, 2025 · 58m

Meet Matthew. He’s in his office, blinds half closed, watching one of his department heads wipe away tears. “I’m trying,” she whispers. “But I just can’t keep doing this.” As executive director of a nonprofit that supports families in need, Matthew knows the mission matters. But the inbox overload, blurred work-life boundaries, and unrelenting pace are breaking down not only his team, but him too.

He’s tried wellness webinars and mental health days, yet burnout feels baked into the culture. Guilt keeps him from slowing down, even as exhaustion mounts. How can he help his team breathe when he…