# You don’t hate work. You hate how it feels

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Podcast: [Capability Edge](https://stenobird.com/podcast/capability-edge-7085966)
Published: 2026-05-11T13:13:00+00:00
Episode link: https://talentcollective.org/
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## Resource

What if the problem isn’t your job… but how much of yourself you’ve tied to it This conversation with Madison Butler felt like saying out loud the things most people only think about Madison Butler to talk about work, identity, burnout, and what it actually means to build a life that feels like yours from people pleasing in early careers to detaching your identity from your job to walking away from corporate entirely, this is an honest conversation about what we’re not saying out loud. If you’ve ever felt like work is taking more from you than it’s giving this episode will hit close What you'll hear in this e pisode: why so many people tie their identity to work how to emotionally detach from your job without quitting the real impact managers have on your mental health what burnout actually looks like in real life how to start choosing yourself without blowing everything up why you’re allowed to redefine success at any point Get to know Madison: Madison Butler is a workplace strategist, author, and professional “call-it-like-it-is” speaker who is on a mission to make work suck less. A former Chief People Officer turned founder, she helps companies fix broken cultures, challenge outdated leadership norms, and actually give a damn about their people. She is the host of Crash Out With Me, where she unpacks burnout, identity shifts, and what happens when high-performing humans hit their limit. She’s worked with brands like Zillow, Amazon, and Mammoth Brands, and is known for blending tough empathy with systems-level change. Connect with Madison: Instagram: @MadisonAmeliaB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluehairedunicorn/ Meet your host, Candice Mitchell Candice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of…

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