Between the constant crises, sky-high stakes, emotional subject matter, and collaborative complexity, burnout is a constant threat among professionals working in social change. In this episode of the Issue Space podcast, we'll hear from two social impact pros who have been pushed to their limit in this work. We'll explore what drove them to the breaking point, how they cared for themselves during and after burnout, what they learned from the experience, and what ultimately brings them back to a professional life pursuing positive change.

 

About

 

Working to make life better for humankind is both a privilege and a challenge, and no one knows this better than the folks who have made this work their day job. Issue Space is a  podcast and community for professional changemakers of every kind. Through candid conversations about the lived experience of social change work, we hold space to process life in the unique — and uniquely needed — business of impact. For more and to join our community, visit: www.issuespacemedia.com 

 

Host

 

Cat Addo 

https://www.cataddo.com/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherineaddo/ 

 

Guests 

 

Brittany K. Barnett https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanykbarnett/details/experience/ 

Gabrielle Wyatt https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-wyatt-50612a8/ 

Discussed references

“How I’m Saving Myself From Burnout While Fighting For Change” https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/burnout-activism-health 

 

“Burn-out an 'occupational phenomenon': International Classification of Diseases”

https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases  

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