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Burnout Isn’t Your Fault — Kristen Donnelly on Culture, Curiosity, and Crashing Through the Wall
⚠️ CONTENT WARNING The following episode includes emotional discussion on burnout, exhaustion, and mental health that may not be suitable for all listeners. Discretion advised.
Dr. Kristen Donnelly is a sociologist, four-time TED Speaker, and co-author of The Culture of Burnout. She’s made it her life’s work to expose one hard truth: burnout isn’t weakness — it’s culture.
In this conversation:
The Puritan work ethic and how it still fuels American burnout
Why “suck it up” culture keeps responders sick
The body’s breaking point — when rest stops being optional
Curiosity as the antidote to…
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