I appeared on the Share, Inspire, and Explore podcast to discuss why recovery from burnout can be so difficult. Across two episodes I explain six obstacles to recovery, and I provide some advice on how to overcome them.
We’ve all heard about people who burn out because they never take holidays. But these stories encourage the belief that vacations will fix everything. In this issue I discuss why that belief is dangerous, and explain what we can do to make the best of our breaks.
Most people who go through severe burnout say they wish they’d recognised the early warning signs. In this issue of Read Before Burning, I describe the results of my Experiences of Burnout 2025 study that investigated early warning signs of burnout.
I recently appeared on the ABC Radio National program This Working Life to discuss early warning signs of burnout, including results from my Experiences of Burnout 2025 study, with host Lisa Leong and Beyond Blue’s Luke Martin. Click on the image to listen to the episode on the ABC’s website. Or listen here:
I enjoyed speaking to Jason and Joelle, the hosts of the Psych Health and Safety podcast, about my own experiences, how to identify someone experiencing burnout, and some approaches to managing burnout at work.
Welcome to Read Before Burning, a monthly newsletter by psychologist Dr Ben J. Searle. Come here for simple but informative coverage of burnout-related concepts, research findings, and actionable advice – all firmly grounded in science. Who am I? After earning a PhD in psychology, I spent 20 years in academia studying stress, burnout, and related…
Welcome to Read Before Burning, a monthly newsletter by Dr Ben J. Searle. Come here for simple but informative coverage of burnout-related concepts, research findings, and actionable advice – all firmly grounded in science. Who am I? After earning a PhD in psychology, I spent 20 years in academia studying stress, burnout, and related issues…
Welcome to Read Before Burning, a monthly newsletter by Dr Ben J. Searle. Come here for simple but informative coverage of burnout-related concepts, research findings, and actionable advice – all firmly grounded in science. Who am I? After earning a PhD in psychology (UNSW), I spent 20 years as an academic studying stress and related…
I recently joined Anwar Khalil, CEO of Martian Logic, to discuss burnout in the workplace. In this video I cover: Whether you’re a manager, HR leader, or employee navigating a high-pressure role, this episode is essential listening. Learn how to prioritise wellbeing, protect your team, and create workplaces where people can do their best work—without sacrificing…
I recently joined Anwar Khalil, CEO of Martian Logic and host of their podcast, to discuss burnout in the workplace — and some of the ways leaders can put people at higher risk of burnout. In this clip, we talk about one particularly toxic mindset about success.
