053: Slack, Sanity, and the Art of Logging Off: Finding Balance in UX Life

In this episode of UXPERTS, Ephie Risho and Jason Moore take on the holy grail of modern work: balance—and not the yoga-on-your-lunch-break kind (though, hey, good for you). We're talking about the real stuff: how to bring joy back into your day, keep burnout at bay, and draw the line between “working from home” and “living at work.”

They revisit the magic of in-person moments—rec rooms, kitchen banter, spontaneous whiteboard doodles—and ask: How do we recreate that spark remotely? From setting crystal-clear boundaries (like only working on that laptop in that chair) to starting the day outside the house like a 9-to-5 cleanse, they share strategies that actually help.

Expect practical tips, a few confessions (yes, they’ve both answered Slack in pajamas), and plenty of laughs as they explore what it really means to make work not just manageable—but meaningful.

So if your calendar notifications are chasing you into your dreams, this one’s for you. Hit play, and let’s talk boundaries, burnout, and the surprisingly radical act of logging off.

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