Back After Burnout

Back After Burnout is the practical, upbeat companion for career professionals navigating the messy middle between “doctor’s orders—take a break” and “welcome back, you’re fit to work.”If you’re on stress leave or are quietly planning your return to work after an extended absence, this show is for you. Host Karina Schneider—HR strategist, certified coach, and mental health first aid instructor—blends lived experience with science-backed frameworks so you don’t have to choose between your mental health and professional ambitions.Why listen?Because googling “burnout recovery” at 2 a.m. rarely delivers a roadmap. Karina speaks the language of both employees and employers, translating HR policies, fit-to-work assessments, and reintegration plans into human terms. Whether you’re fearing that first Monday back or wondering what's next for you, you’ll find clear answers—and a compassionate community—here.Episode format10–15 minute solo coaching sessions punctuated by expert interviews an

Back After Burnout is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Back After Burnout, a health show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #17

  Don’t Quit Yet: Job Crafting for Sustainable Work and Better Boundaries

  Apr 15, 202617 minS0

  <p>If you’ve ever thought, “Something has to change, but I can’t just burn it all down,” this episode is for you. When work has been a major factor in stress or burnout, it can feel like the only real option is to quit. Job crafting offers a calmer, more practical alternative: small, intentional adjustments that make your day-to-day work fit your energy, values, strengths, and limits.</p><p>You’ll learn what job crafting is (and isn’t), why it can be especially helpful for a sustainable return to work, and how to start with low-risk experiments instead of b...

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  Episode #16

  When Work Is the Last to Know: Hidden Burnout, the “Work Wall,” and How Leaders Finally Get Help with the ARriVE Framework featuring Eric Kreitz

  Apr 1, 202653 minS0

  <p>If you’ve ever felt like you had to keep it together at work no matter what, this conversation will hit home. Eric Kreitz shares what it looked like to lead at a high level while quietly burning out, why “coping” can morph into something dangerous, and why work is often the last place people let the truth in.</p><p>We also dig into what happens after time off. Returning after burnout, addiction treatment, or a mental health leave is rarely as simple as picking up where you left off. Eric breaks down the ARrIVE Reintegration Framework, a practi...

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  Episode #15

  Talking About Burnout at Work

  Mar 15, 202618 minS0

  <p>If you are weighing whether to talk about burnout at work, this episode helps you slow the decision down without pressure. You will hear why disclosure is rarely a simple yes or no, and how to think about your own safety, privacy, and support needs in a way that keeps you in control.</p><p>Karina breaks disclosure into two paths: the choices you make deliberately, and the moments where disclosure happens more organically because the situation creates “room to share.” Through practical factors, relatable scenarios, and research that explains why some workplaces make these conversations easier than others, you...

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  Episode #14

  Setting Your Quit Date featuring Ben Fox

  Feb 28, 202652 minS0

  <p>If you have been feeling unwell at work, stuck in a role that is draining you, or quietly wondering whether it is time to leave, this conversation is for you. Karina sits down with career coach Ben Fox to talk about the idea of a “quit date” as a calming, practical milestone. Together they unpack why leaving can feel so scary, even when you have savings or options, and how getting objective about your financial runway can help your nervous system settle enough to think clearly.</p><p>Ben also shares how experimentation, community, and rebuilding your energy can open...

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  Episode #13

  Karina's Top 5 Anti-Burnout Resources

  Feb 14, 202614 minS0

  <p>Sustainable recovery from burnout isn't just about taking time off—it's about having the right tools and resources to maintain momentum and avoid falling back into old patterns. In this solo episode, Karina shares her top 5 go-to resources that have made a real difference in her own burnout recovery journey.</p><p>These recommendations span books, frameworks, and talks that address everything from the biology of stress to the emotional weight of resentment. Whether you're currently in burnout, recovering from it, or working to prevent it, these resources offer practical wisdom, comfort, and actionable strategies.</p><p>The 5 Resources:</p>...

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