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The Psychology of Freelance Burnout — What Nobody Warned You About | Meytal Raizes

Podcast: Localization Fireside Chat
Published: Apr 25, 2026
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Summary

Occupational psychologist Meytal Raizes joins Robin Ayoub to unpack why freelance burnout is fundamentally different from employee burnout — structurally invisible, shaped by shame, and resistant to the standard advice. She shares her personal recovery story, the five structural conditions that drive freelance burnout, and practical tools for language professionals navigating AI disruption and professional identity shifts.