to help you recover, renew, and rise — one conversation at a time.
What it’s about
This podcast is your weekly dose of burnout recovery meets real talk.
Hosted by me, Sophie Theen — founder, coach, and (very much) a survivor of hustle culture — I sit down with burnout survivors, workplace rebels, and culture leaders to explore what it really takes to heal from toxic work environments and build a healthier relationship with ambition.
No fluff. No “just meditate” advice. Just honest stories, real strategies, and a whole lot of soul.
Topics We Cover
Each episode is like a mini detox — one story, one insight, one recovery tool at a time.
What burnout actually feels like (and how to spot it)
Quiet quitting, emotional exhaustion, and survival mode
Setting boundaries as a leader
Healing from toxic bosses (or being one)
The nervous system, trauma at work, and burnout science
Culture repair: how to fix it from the inside
Stories from people who burned out, rebuilt, and rose again
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Every episode leaves behind lessons that linger.
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Burnout Support Links
Burnout Recovery Toolkit – Mindful.org
A collection of meditations, guided reflections, and expert articles to help you reset and recharge.
🔗 https://www.mindful.org/a-toolkit-for-recovering-from-burnout/What Burnout Feels Like – World Health Organization
Understand burnout through a clinical lens and explore the WHO's definition of burnout as an occupational phenomenon.
🔗 https://www.who.int/mental_health/evidence/burn-out/en/The Burnout Workbook – Psychology Tools (Free Download)
A practical CBT-based workbook that helps you work through stress, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion.
🔗 https://www.psychologytools.com/resource/the-burnout-workbook/Signs You’re Burning Out – HelpGuide.org
Simple and clear breakdown of burnout symptoms, causes, and steps to start healing.
🔗 https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/burnout-prevention-and-recovery.htmFind a Therapist – TherapyRoute or BetterHelp
Burnout often needs professional support. This tool helps you find therapists based on your location and needs.
🔗 https://www.therapyroute.com/
🔗 https://www.betterhelp.com/
Resources
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On The Burnout Detox Kit, we believe there’s power in more:
More honesty. More healing. More voices speaking the truth about toxic work and what it takes to recover.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to tell your story — this is it.
No shame, no fluff, no judgment.
Let’s make an impact together.
“This isn’t the end of your energy — it’s the beginning of your recovery.”
Let’s unlearn the hustle and remember who you are.