Obstacles of Burnout Recovery (Part 2) | Shame, Health, Emotion & Burnout Symptoms

Burnout recovery isn’t just about getting better — it’s about understanding what stands in the way of staying well.

In Episode 15 (Part 2) of the Share, Inspire, Explore Podcast, host Chris Wilson is joined by Dr. Ben Searle, organisational psychologist, consultant, and host of the “Mind on the Job” podcast. His work in aligning psychology, systems, and resilience makes him a leading voice in workplace wellbeing.

Together, they continue exploring the six key obstacles that make burnout recovery so complex — focusing on the final four: shame, health, emotion, and the symptoms of burnout itself.

💬 In this episode, they discuss:

🧠 Shame – why silence and stigma can delay recovery.

💊 Health & Illness – how depression, anxiety, and physical fatigue overlap with burnout.

💔 Emotion – dealing with grief, anger, and identity loss in recovery.

🔥 Burnout Symptoms Themselves – how exhaustion, cynicism, and self-doubt make healing harder.

This episode offers practical insights into what to do when you feel stuck — and how to approach recovery with self-compassion, patience, and support.

If you haven’t yet, start with Part 1 for the emotional foundations of burnout recovery:

👉 https://youtu.be/M0pgEKR1muQ

🎯 You’ll learn:

• Why shame keeps many people silent about burnout

• How to tell if deeper health factors are slowing recovery

• How emotional awareness supports long-term healing

• Why small, consistent changes are more powerful than “fixing” yourself

📅 Chapters:

00:00 Welcome back to Share, Inspire, and Explore

01:00 Shame as a barrier to recovery

06:30 The overlap of health, illness, and burnout

13:00 Emotional impact of recovery

19:30 Burnout symptoms and their effect on healing

27:00 Practical takeaways and reflection

🔗 Connect with Dr Ben Searle

Website: https://mindonthejob.com/ben-j-searle/

Podcast: https://mindonthejob.com/podcast/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-searle-3a0a1b1/

⚠️ Disclaimer:

This podcast shares personal and professional experiences related to workplace wellbeing and burnout. It is for information and awareness only and should not replace professional mental health or legal advice.

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𝗢𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 | 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁

Burnout recovery isn’t as simple as taking time off, in fact, for many, it can feel even harder than the burnout itself.

In episode 15 (part 1) of the Share, Inspire, Explore Podcast, host Chris Wilson is joined by Dr. Ben Searle, organisational psychologist, consultant, and host of the “Mind on the Job” podcast. His work in aligning psychology, systems, and resilience makes him a leading voice in workplace wellbeing.

Together, they explore why burnout recovery can be so difficult, uncovering the early obstacles that hold people back — from life circumstances that make true rest impossible to the knowledge gaps that leave even experts underestimating burnout’s impact.

💬 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:

• Why recovery can feel harder than burnout itself

• The “situational” and “knowledge” obstacles that slow healing

• How guilt and over-responsibility sabotage rest

• Why even professionals struggle to apply what they teach

• The importance of self-compassion and realistic recovery timelines

If you’re feeling stuck, guilty, or unsure where to start — this conversation offers the understanding and validation many people never receive during recovery.

🔗 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲

Website: https://mindonthejob.com/ben-j-searle/

Podcast: https://mindonthejob.com/podcast/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-searle-3a0a1b1/

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𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

What happens when the workplace you once believed in turns toxic? And can HR truly lead the change when they’re caught between people and power?

In this eye-opening episode of the Share, Inspire & Explore Podcast, host Chris Wilson sits down with Karin Kradischnig, HR expert and founder of Coaching4HR, to explore what it really takes to survive, and reform, a toxic workplace.

Drawing on over 20 years of HR and leadership experience, Karin shares her professional insights and personal reflections on navigating organisational dysfunction, rebuilding trust, and finding the courage to challenge unhealthy systems from the inside.

🔥 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀:

• The tell-tale signs of a toxic workplace (and how to spot them early)

• The emotional toll of working in a culture of fear or control

• HR’s unique challenge: supporting employees while managing corporate politics

• How accountability and psychological safety drive real cultural reform

• Practical advice for HR leaders and employees seeking systemic change

💬 Whether you’re an HR professional, a manager, or someone who’s been impacted by toxicity at work, this conversation will help you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface, and how to start shifting it.

⚠️ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿:

This podcast shares personal and professional experiences related to workplace wellbeing and burnout. It is for information and awareness only and should not replace professional mental health or legal advice.

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If you’d like to dive deeper into navigating manipulative leadership and toxic workplace environments, check out Breaking Free from Toxic Leadership: A Guide to Navigating Manipulation and Thriving in Your Career by Dr. Markus Zehentner and Claudia Schwinghammer.

Link here: https://amzn.to/3J4lTOl

The book offers real-world case studies, psychological insights, and practical strategies to spot toxic leadership, reclaim your power, and build a healthier workplace culture.

🔗 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 & 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁:

🌍 Guest: Karin Kradischnig — Founder, Coaching4HR

🔗 Website (German): https://www.kradischnig.at/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-kradischnig/

🎧 Listen to more episodes of Share, Inspire & Explore for real conversations on burnout, mental health, and leadership.

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