Welcome to Burnout & Breakthroughs: The High's Lows, and Healing of Working in Service

Season 1

Sept. 16, 2025

Carrying the Weight: Beyond the Job Description in Nonprofit Work

In this episode of Burnout and Breakthroughs, we talk about what it means to balance the weight of the world on your shoulders, while your job description pretends it’s just “part of the role.” From emotional labor to adminis...

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Sept. 9, 2025

Nonprofit Career Secrets No One Tells You: What I Wish I Knew Before …

What if someone had pulled you aside on your first day in nonprofit work and told you the truth? In this episode of Burnout & Breakthrough , I'm having the conversation I wish someone had with me on my first day in nonprofit ...

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Sept. 2, 2025

The Myth of the Selfless Servant: Why Boundaries Matter

In this episode of Burnout & Breakthroughs , we’re unpacking one of the most harmful stories in nonprofit culture: the idea that the “best” workers are the ones who give endlessly, asking nothing in return. From the Giving Tr...

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Aug. 27, 2025

Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honor

In this episode of Burnout & Breakthroughs , we dive into the hidden costs of nonprofit burnout — from skipped vacations to guilt around setting boundaries. I share real stories and practical strategies to help you protect yo...

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Aug. 17, 2025

The Breaking Point and the Shift: Why I’m Telling These Stories

🔥Understanding Burnout It’s National Nonprofit Day—and while the sector celebrates impact, we also need to honor the people who make that impact possible . In this first episode, I share my breaking point in nonprofit work, t...

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