This week, we're talking about what happens when we stop pretending everything’s fine—and why that’s harder than it sounds. If you're feeling a little fried but still showing up, this one’s for you.

The Huddle

We kick things off with a moment of awe (and side-eye and plenty of giggles) for Katy Perry’s Blue Origin space launch. Then we get into what’s actually on our minds: the growing sense of solidarity amid burnout.

The Review

What if it’s not work that’s burning us out?

This episode centers around Brett’s Same Page article, which explores the more profound, more existential exhaustion many of us carry. It’s not just about jobs—it’s about the systems we live in, the instability we feel, and the pressure to perform wellness while quietly falling apart.

Brett and Greg dig into the emotional weight of this moment. How burnout shows up in remote work, the disconnect between leadership and lived experience, and why we’re probably mislabeling a cultural crisis as a workplace problem. It’s a raw, reflective conversation—and the beginning of something we plan to keep talking about.

Also on Same Page this week:

• Why psychological safety fuels creativity and problem solving
• Creating psychological safety for innovation and trust

The Ask

Join us for our first-ever live event: The Huddle

🗓 Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 12:30–1:00pm ET

Register now—it’s free!

The Hit List

What we’re reading, writing, watching, and listening to this week:

Listening:

• Northport by Bonobo
• Spike Island by Pulp

Writing:

• Burnout but make it existential
• Kindness feels radical

Reading:

• Harriett Tubman: Live in Concert: A Notel by Bob the Drag Queen

Watching:

• Lazarus
• Adolescence on Netflix

The High Five

This week’s high five goes to not hiding. We’re lucky we can talk about this stuff. We know not everyone can. If you're navigating this moment quietly, we see you. High five.