Burnout and Growth: What’s the Connection?

Host Joss Blake brings you this urgent episode of The Empowerment Hour, diving deep into one of today’s most widespread issues: burnout. From the high-achieving mindset to the myth of the vacation cure, this AI podcast unpacks burnout in a way that's practical, relatable, and backed by science.

Learn how burnout became a generational identity, how to spot early warning signs, and why your self-worth shouldn't be tied to constant productivity. Featuring research-backed tools, powerful storytelling, and actionable insights, this short podcast will help you recognize, recover, and reclaim your life.

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Perfect for any listener exploring balance, recovery, or deeper self-awareness in today’s fast-paced world.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Beat Burnout: A Complete Guide to Reclaiming Your Life

(1:35) The Burnout Generation

(4:07) The Three Faces of Burnout

(5:32) The High Achiever's Dilemma

(8:02) Recognizing the Warning Signs

(11:33) The Vacation Myth

(13:37) When You Can't Take a Break

(16:06) The Jenga Method

(19:31) Social Burnout and the FOMO Trap

(23:18) The Path Forward