{"podcast":{"title":"The Burnout Podcast with Fexingo: Workplace Exhaustion, Recovery, and Sustainable Careers","slug":"the-burnout-podcast-with-fexingo-workplace-exhaustion-recovery-and-sustainable-careers-7871586","podcast_index_feed_id":7871586,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fexingo.com/business/the-burnout-podcast.xml","website_url":"https://www.fexingo.com/","image_url":"https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-burnout-podcast/cover.png","author":"Fexingo","episode_count":77,"summary":"Lucas and Luna explore the science, psychology, and economics of workplace exhaustion. Each episode picks a single dimension of burnout — the role of cortisol spikes in decision-making, how open-office layouts drain cognitive reserves, the hidden costs of presenteeism on long-term productivity, or why the gig economy's flexibility often masks chronic overwork. They cite real studies — like the 2023 Gallup State of the Global Workforce report showing 44% of employees experienced a lot of stress — and name companies that have redesigned roles to reduce attrition, from Buffer's four-day workweek to Microsoft Japan's 40% productivity gain. Lucas brings the macroeconomic lens: how burnout costs the U.S. economy an estimated $300 billion annually in lost productivity and healthcare. Luna grounds the conversation in individual recovery tactics, from boundary-setting frameworks to the evidence behind 'recovery experiences' (psychological detachment, relaxation, mastery, and control). They don't offer quick fixes; they ask hard questions. Is a 'self-care day' enough when the system is broken? Can a career be sustainable without sacrificing ambition? This is for anyone who has felt the fog…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-27T12:19:30.533503+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-burnout-podcast-with-fexingo-workplace-exhaustion-recovery-and-sustainable-careers-7871586"},"episode":{"title":"How Perfectionism Is Driving Your Career Burnout","slug":"how-perfectionism-is-driving-your-career-burnout","published_at":"2026-06-22T04:09:31+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-burnout-podcast-with-fexingo-workplace-exhaustion-recovery-and-sustainable-careers-7871586/how-perfectionism-is-driving-your-career-burnout","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-burnout-podcast-with-fexingo-workplace-exhaustion-recovery-and-sustainable-careers-7871586","url":"https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-burnout-podcast/episode-0067.mp3","audio_url":"https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-burnout-podcast/episode-0067.mp3","summary":"Lucas and Luna explore the link between perfectionism and burnout, focusing on the case of a graphic designer whose relentless self-criticism led to chronic exhaustion. They discuss the difference between high standards and perfectionism, the concept of 'good enough' as a recovery tool, and practical strategies to break the cycle. Drawing on Dr. Brené Brown's work on vulnerability and psychologist Thomas Curran's research, this episode offers concrete steps to reduce burnout without sacrificing quality. Perfect for anyone who's ever felt their best wasn't good enough. #Perfectionism #Burnout #CareerBurnout #WorkplaceWellbeing #MentalHealth #HighAchievers #ImposterSyndrome #SelfCompassion #Recovery #Productivity #WorkLifeBalance #BrenéBrown #ThomasCurran #Careers #WorkplaceCulture #Exhaustion #Resilience #FexingoBusiness Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo","meta_description":"Lucas and Luna explore the link between perfectionism and burnout, focusing on the case of a graphic designer whose relentless self-criticism led to chron…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":579,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-burnout-podcast-with-fexingo-workplace-exhaustion-recovery-and-sustainable-careers-7871586/episodes/how-perfectionism-is-driving-your-career-burnout/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-burnout-podcast-with-fexingo-workplace-exhaustion-recovery-and-sustainable-careers-7871586/how-perfectionism-is-driving-your-career-burnout.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}