
Your best people aren't lazy. They're burned out. And there's a difference — one that costs you performance, retention, and culture if you can't spot it.
FRIED: The Burnout Podcast is a top 1% global show with over a million downloads, hosted by keynote speaker and burnout expert Cait Donovan. It's the show for leaders, executives, HR professionals, and high-responsibility humans who want to under... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 366 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthEducationHealth & FitnessSelf-Improvement | |||

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"I just, for the first time, realized that I'm not actually in a toxic workplace. I'm just in a bad match." From an email a coaching client sent me.
For almost three years, ... more
Your team already knows you're burnt out. Anton Gunn said it out loud on one of his leadership lives, and I almost drove off the road: "Leaders, your team knows you're burnt out, so here's what we're going to do about it."
In this episode, I sit dow... more
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One month before Mismatch: Why Good People Burn Out in Good Organizations lands, I got the email I was most nervous to open. A beta reader who has read a mountain of burnout books, and admits her honest reaction to most of them is "meh," ... more
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Your company cares about mental health. There is a flyer in the break room, a pizza party in September, and an EAP number nobody calls. And people are still quietly drowning at their desks.
This week I sit down with Jessi Beyer, MHP, a c... more
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I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on the FRIED Podcast!! But I’ve been listening and recommending it to my clients for quite a while.
Cait’s passion for the topic of burnout comes through in every conversation, but what sets her apart is the quality of her questions. She listens deeply, asks the kind of questions that make you stop and think, and creates space for a conversation to go somewhere meaningful rather than simply moving through a list of talking points.
Whether you’re ex... more
I am so glad to have discovered this podcast. It has clarified and validated my experience. It feels supportive and informative. It is educational for both individuals and organisations. I like the humour, personal stories and in-depth knowledge of the topic. It has helped me a lot - Thank you!
I look forward to hearing these podcasts. I am working 60-85 hours a week burnt out and I feel like I have a place I can go and hear about people that are struggling like me. I’m going back and listening to the older episodes I have been listening for a few years now. I listen as I drive to and from work. You are making a difference in my life!
Thank you.
When I say that this podcast changed the course of my life it is not an understatement. I was so burnt out! Then I got coaching from Cait and kept listing to the pod and I'm in such a better place 7 months later. I'm so thankful for this amazing resource and for Cait for helping me get my life into alignment!
I’m so happy that I came across this podcast. I’ve been a long time listener, but wanted to share a review. the latest episode within two minutes of interviewing, the guest, I was able to put words to a situation that my kid is going through. This podcast is not only a resource for fried or burnt out individuals adults, but also a framework to look at human dynamics. Keep up the good work !!!!!
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A leading podcast about burnout, leadership, and organizational design, it consistently explores how mismatches between people, roles, expectations, and systems drive disengagement and turnover. Episodes blend neuroscience, psychology, and practical strategies for sustainable high performance, with solo takes and expert interviews aimed at leaders, HR professionals, and managers seeking actionable frameworks to prevent burnout and improve culture. Noteworthy is the emphasis on systemic fixes over individual fixes, accessible science-backed insights, and a practical toolkit spanning emotional intelligence, nervous system regulation, autonomy, and psychosocial safety.
A standout aspect is the host's no-fluff, results-oriented approach, plus ... more
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