Burnout leave isn’t a breakdown—it’s a boundary. In this episode of Hall Pass, we talk honestly about what burnout leave actually is, when it’s time to consider it, and how to approach it without shame or panic. This conversation walks through planning a leave, navigating the guilt that often comes with stepping away, and what it means to truly own the decision—whether you return changed or choose a different path.

This episode is for anyone who’s been pushing past their limits, wondering if they’re “burned out enough” to stop. You are. Burnout leave isn’t quitting—it’s choosing survival, clarity, and health in a system that rarely encourages any of the three.