The Burnout Collective
We're tired af. We're sick of this sh*t. And we're guessing you are too. Welcome to The Burnout Collective podcast—a place for broken, burnt out brains to talk it out. Join us and our guests as we Do Our Best(tm) to break the burnout cycle.
We podcast live on Twitch every Thursday at 5pm PT. New episodes are released the following Tuesday anywhere you get your podcast fix.
Episodes
21 episodes
Prioritizing yourself out of spite
This week we had an impromptu slumber party that was a little unhinged (but in the best way). Elyssa was visiting Jamie, so we took advantage and brought her on to chat about prioritizing and rehumanizing ourselves. We discuss setti...
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Episode 21
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1:44:20
Jumping on grenades for everyone
This week we celebrated our 20th podcast episode! Proof even the most ADHD brains can, in fact, stick with things. Earlier in the week, Jamie had a meltdown over the seemingly impossible job market. So, we wanted to discuss t...
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Episode 20
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1:00:32
Listen, I have a lizard and zero boundaries
PSA: Rebecca took a Lorazepam before the show. Then, we all found out about frolfing (it doesn't mean what you think it means! we swear!). Here we go.Adult f...
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Episode 19
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1:01:22
The goth girl at Christian school with fishnets on her arms
Narrator: And now it's time for Silly Songs with Larry, the part of the show where Larry comes out and sings a silly song.To get hyped for the show this week, we watched everyone's favorite Christian vegetables (...
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Episode 18
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1:15:23
Chik’n soup for the burnt out soul
Hey, everyone! We’re back. And it’s just the two of us this week which we haven’t done in a while. We decided to talk about all things cozy, comfy, and coping—and we all know Rebecca is all about the warm and fuzzies. Jamie starts b...
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Episode 17
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48:16
The one where a barn falls on Rachel
"Are You Tired of Being Paid Less Than You're Worth?" or How Rachel Ended Up an Electrician ApprenticeThis week, we're joined by Rachel Cannon, Rebecca's sister, who has had one heck of a career journey. She graduated during a r...
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Episode 16
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56:08
Never shut your pie hole
This week our guest is Robin Saks Frankel who Jamie worked with at her last job. After Jamie gushes over Robin's no-nonsense communication style and mentorship, we explore the themes of empowerment, especially among women, in the workplace. We ...
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Episode 15
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1:04:36
They'd rather stand on a pile of skulls
This week, we welcome guest Madeline Shores. She basically said "eff this" and quit her full-time job of 10 years to focus on herself (because surprise! she was burnt out af). So on her 1-Year Anniversary of Being Jobless, she...
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Episode 14
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1:23:05
Your job is literally killing you
Well, Rebecca took a pain killer right before the show (that's where we're at). But this week, we're talking about dealing with chronic illnesses, both mental and physical, especially in the workplace. We discuss the struggle of working through...
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Episode 13
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58:04
Don't ask me WTF is for dinner
TW: Please note that this episode contains some brief talk of eating disorders, as well as mentions of fatphobia and body shaming. If you're sensitive to these topics, we suggest skipping through min...
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Episode 12
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56:45
Cat butthole in your face kinda week
You guys. It's been a week. Rebecca is obsessed with Rednote. She'll be speaking fluent Mandarin in about 2 weeks. Jamie tried to watch her first episode of J*e R*gan, but gave up after 15 minutes. It's time to delve into moral inju...
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Episode 11
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45:03
The millennials who ruined everything
We made it to Episode 10! Our tiny, black neurodivergent hearts thank all of you for that. Our special episode needed a special guest (and our first!) and we're so happy it was Elyssa. Elyssa is one of our good friends that we both ...
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Episode 10
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1:34:02
Coping mechanisms and life preservers
In this episode, we dive straight into the coping mechanisms we use every day to function (and survive). We discuss both helpful and harmful ways to dissociate and find comfort in the chaos (video games, shopping, tv shows, sleep) especially if...
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Episode 9
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47:56
We’Re LiKe A FaMiLY HeRe
It's time for us to talk about everyone's favorite manipulative sitcom family: The Work Family. We'll give you tips on avoiding workplaces that mirror the most unhealthy family dynamics, dealing with companies that expect you to just drink the ...
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Episode 8
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43:42
Getting shit done (eventually)
Time to get. shit. done. In this episode, we talk about raising the stakes when it comes to motivation (like a real-life Tamagotchi). We delve into everything from ADHD brain hacks to body doubling to travel tips (we love you, Alaska Airlines!)...
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Episode 7
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54:46
Savory gelatin and why we all need a nap
This episode is all about surviving the holidays, savory gelatin dishes (that all seem to trace back to Mormons and The Midwest), and why we all just need a nap. We discuss how much pressure has been put on women for generations to Make the Hol...
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Episode 6
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33:38
But would you attend their out of state funeral?
In this episode, we discuss the quirks and joys of having a "work spouse" or work bestie. We share hilarious stories about workplace etiquette (like being betrayed by a potential work wife), the importance of having a reliable ally at work, and...
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Episode 5
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43:39
We're the problem
In this episode of the Burnout Collective, we discuss a topic we have no business discussing: shopping. Or, rather, using shopping as a coping mechanism—which some like to call doom spending. We talk about buying unnecessary items when stressed...
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Episode 4
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38:39
Take it personally
Well, somebody got laid off. So we fast-tracked this episode to take full advantage of her trauma and poke at fresh wounds. [Redacted] shares her recent layoff experience and how she's dealing (or not) with it. We chat about the roller...
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Episode 3
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52:03
Rehab for serial killers
In Episode 2 of The Burnout Collective, we chat about what haunts us all...MANAGERS. From the rare good manager to the plethora of terrible managers we've encountered in our careers, each and every one has shaped our own management styles. We d...
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Episode 2
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59:24