Welcome to Part 2 of our honest and timely conversation on burnout recovery and the role HR should be playing to support it.

In this episode, Chris Wilson and Martina Teufner dive deeper into what true recovery support looks like, from HR respecting its own limits to advocating for cultural change in how we view mental health at work. They explore what employees need to feel safe again, and why trust and transparency matter more than return-to-work checklists.

🎯 Topics in Part 2:

• How HR can support recovery without burning out themselves
• The importance of protecting personal and professional boundaries
• How to create psychological safety during reintegration
• Building peer support systems in the workplace
• What a healthier, human-centered workplace could look like

💬 This is a must-listen for HR professionals, managers, and anyone recovering from burnout, or supporting someone who is.

📌 Missed Part 1? Go back and listen to learn about the emotional impact of burnout and what recovery really demands.

📣 Join the Conversation:Have you navigated burnout at work? Share your story in the comments or connect

🌟 About Our Guest:Martina Teufner is an award-winning HR consultant and advocate for human-centric workplaces. Follow her on LinkedIn for insights into modern HR challenges.🔗 Connect with Martina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-teufner/

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses burnout, stress, and workplace mental health struggles. Listener discretion advised.

💬 Got a question or your own burnout experience to share? Drop a comment below, we’d love to hear from you!

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𝐇𝐑’𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 (𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏) | 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐫 & 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

Burnout recovery doesn’t end when someone returns to work, in many ways, that’s when the hardest part begins.

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, burnout survivor and podcast host Chris Wilson speaks with HR expert Martina Teufner about the emotional reality of returning to the workplace after burnout. They discuss the often-overlooked fears employees carry, what HR can do to create safe re-entry spaces, and why reintegration needs more than a policy on paper.

🎯 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏:

• What returning from burnout actually feels like

• The emotional risks of speaking up

• Why many reintegration processes fail

• The gap between company policy and employee trust

• HR’s opportunity to become a bridge, not a barrier

📍 Part 2 continues with how to build a supportive recovery culture, protect HR boundaries, and create meaningful change.

📣 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:Have you navigated burnout at work? Share your story in the comments or connect

🌟 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭:Martina Teufner is an award-winning HR consultant and advocate for human-centric workplaces. Follow her on LinkedIn for insights into modern HR challenges.

🔗 Connect with Martina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-teufner/

⚠️ 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: This episode discusses burnout, stress, and workplace mental health struggles. Listener discretion advised.

💬 Got a question or your own burnout experience to share? Drop a comment below, we’d love to hear from you!

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☕ 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐨-𝐟𝐢: https://ko-fi.com/whereimatcommunity

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🔥 Burning Out? What Fuels the Fire at Work?

🎙️ Share, Inspire and Explore Podcast – Episode 09

Burnout isn’t just about being “too busy.” It’s about what’s burning you out.In this solo episode, host Chris Wilson dives deep into the hidden workplace dynamics that fuel burnout, long before anyone reaches the point of collapse.

From toxic cultures and unspoken expectations to emotional manipulation and leadership gaps,

Chris unpacks the systemic roots that make burnout a shared responsibility, not a personal failure.

Whether you’re an employee feeling the heat or a leader trying to understand what’s going wrong in your team, this episode offers clarity, validation, and a call for meaningful change.

🧠 In this episode:

• The real reasons people burn out at work

• Why overwork is often a symptom, not the cause

• How micromanagement, gaslighting & emotional labour play a role

• The importance of psychological safety & boundaries

• What organisations can do to prevent, not just treat, burnout

💡 Burnout is a mirror. And the workplace is often the reflection.

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⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses burnout, stress, and toxic workplace mental health struggles. Listener discretion advised.

💬 Got a question or your own burnout experience to share? Drop a comment below, we’d love to hear from you!

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Sources and references

https://www.gallup.com/workplace/313160/preventing-and-dealing-with-employee-burnout.aspx

https://www.spill.chat/burnout/burnout-causes

https://business.calm.com/resources/blog/is-work-overload-hurting-your-organizations-performance/

https://growthsignals.co/how-a-lack-of-autonomy-contributes-to-employee-burnout/

https://www.batimes.com/articles/5-effective-strategies-to-address-employee-burnout-in-an-organization/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4294456/https://www.greatplacetowork.ca/en/resources/blog/10-factors-that-lead-to-employee-burnout

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/burnout

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.623912/full

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_causes_of_burnout_at_work

https://www.drmichellerozen.com/burnout-risk-factors/

https://theantiburnoutclub.com/workplace-wellbeing-hub/

https://carelearning.org.uk/qualifications/level-2-mental-health/unit-02-stress/2-1-describe-possible-causes-of-stress/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Welcome to Part 2 of our powerful conversation with HR expert Martina Teufner on how HR can prevent burnout—not just manage it after the damage is done.

Picking up where Part 1 left off, this episode dives deeper into the how:

• How to balance business goals with employee wellbeing

• How to build trust and train leaders to recognise burnout

• And how to create a workplace culture that supports, not punishes, people who are struggling.

Martina and Chris also discuss the fear employees feel about speaking up, the cultural stigma around burnout, and why the future of prevention depends on honest conversations and flexible thinking.

🎯 Topics in Part 2:

• How HR can support flexibility without sacrificing performance

• Training managers to recognize early signs of burnout

• Leading by example, why leadership behaviour matters

• The danger of toxic silence and how to speak up safely

• Employee advocacy and policy change from the ground up

• What the future of burnout prevention could (and should) look like

📌 Missed Part 1? Go back and listen to learn about foundational burnout risks and why prevention starts with policy, not perks. https://youtu.be/PIEj6JIm534📣 Join the Conversation:Have you navigated burnout at work? Share your story in the comments or connect🌟 About Our Guest:Martina Teufner is an award-winning HR consultant and advocate for human-centric workplaces. Follow her on LinkedIn for insights into modern HR challenges.🔗 Connect with Martina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-teufner/⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses burnout, stress, and workplace mental health struggles. Listener discretion advised.💬 Got a question or your own burnout experience to share? Drop a comment below, we’d love to hear from you!🌟 If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform, it helps more people find this content.☕ Support me on Ko-fi: [https://ko-fi.com/whereimatcommunity]📝 Join the waiting list for our upcoming burnout support community: https://www.whereimatcommunity.com/community#BurnoutRecovery #HRStrategies #MentalHealthInTheWorkplace #LeadershipDevelopment #BurnoutAwareness #HRTraining #ShareInspireExplorePodcast

HR’s Role in Burnout Prevention (Part 1) | Workplace Culture, Flexibility & Red Flags

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Burnout isn’t just an employee problem, it’s a workplace systems problem. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, HR expert Martina Teufner joins host Chris Wilson to explore the real role HR should play in preventing burnout before it begins.Martina shares insights from over 12 years in HR, revealing what actually works when it comes to workplace mental health, and what doesn’t. They explore how rigid structures, outdated leadership, and lack of policy transparency all contribute to burnout, and how flexible work and real conversations are key to prevention.🎯 Topics in Part 1: • Why HR should prioritize burnout prevention • The red flags your company is missing • Work-life balance vs. work-life blending • Flexible work and why it matters more than free yoga • The real cost of ignoring emotional wellbeing • Why clear policies and manager training are non-negotiable📣 Join the Conversation:Have you navigated burnout at work? Share your story in the comments or connect🌟 About Our Guest:Martina Teufner is an award-winning HR consultant and advocate for human-centric workplaces. Follow her on LinkedIn for insights into modern HR challenges.🔗 Connect with Martina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-teufner/⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses burnout, stress, and workplace mental health struggles. Listener discretion advised.💬 Got a question or your own burnout experience to share? Drop a comment below, we’d love to hear from you!🌟 If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform—it helps more people find this content.☕ Support me on Ko-fi: [https://ko-fi.com/whereimatcommunity]📝 Join the waiting list for our upcoming burnout support community: https://www.whereimatcommunity.com/community#burnoutrecovery #mentalhealthatwork #hrleadership #burnoutpodcast #workplacewellbeing #psychologicalsafety #burnoutsupport #peopleandculture #ShareInspireExplore #burnout

🎙 Episode 07 – Part 2: Understanding Burnout from an HR Perspective

Guest: Martina Teufner, HR Consultant & Leadership Coach

In this second part of our eye-opening conversation, we go even deeper into the role of HR when it comes to burnout. Martina Teufner shares her experience navigating the complex realities HR professionals face—caught between caring for people and meeting business demands.

If you’ve ever wondered why burnout often goes unnoticed in companies—or why the support isn’t always there when you need it—this episode is for you.

💬 We explore:

• The power imbalance HR professionals often face

• Why psychological safety isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a must

• What healthy workplace culture really looks like (and how to build it)

• Early warning signs of burnout HR and leaders need to spot

• The role of trust, empathy, and peer support in recovery

💡 Burnout isn’t just about working too much. It’s about feeling unseen, unsupported, and stuck in systems that don’t acknowledge your humanity. Martina helps us unpack this from the inside out.

✨ New here? Start with Part 1 of this conversation: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2j5REoS8C0a1Im71SfuyFY?si=Nzyx92atSL-23Gl43QMipA]

📢 Call to action:

If you’re an HR professional, team lead, or someone who’s been through burnout, this episode will help you rethink how we handle mental health at work.

👍 Like, share, and follow the podcast for more honest conversations on burnout, healing, and leadership.

🔗 Connect with Martina Teufner on LinkedIn:

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

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses burnout, stress, and workplace mental health struggles. Listener discretion advised.

💬 Got a question or your own burnout experience to share? Drop a comment below, we’d love to hear from you!

🌟 If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform—it helps more people find this content.

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🎙 Share, Inspire and Explore is a podcast that opens up real conversations around burnout, mental health, and personal growth—through lived experience and expert insight.

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Understanding Burnout from an HR Perspective (Part 1) | Share, Inspire & Explore Podcast

Welcome to Share, Inspire and Explore, a podcast exploring burnout recovery and workplace well-being. In this two-part conversation, HR expert Martina Teufner joins theShare, Inspire, and Explore podcast to unpack burnout from an HR perspective. Drawing on over 12 years of experience and her own personal journey through burnout, Martina shares honest insights about the realities HR professionals face, often unsupported, unacknowledged, and under pressure to “fix” everyone else.

👉 Part 1 covers:

• What burnout really is and how it differs from workplace stress

• The ripple effect of burnout on employees and teams

• The impact of COVID-19 and return-to-office debates

• HR’s role and limitations in supporting well-being

• The emotional conflict of being HR in toxic cultures

📌 Critical Takeaways:

• Burnout is a workplace illness, not just “stress.” HR can’t diagnose it but sees its impact through absenteeism, performance drops, and cultural shifts.

• Trust gaps exist: Employees often hesitate to approach HR due to role conflicts, while HR faces limitations in providing direct mental health support.

• Hybrid work isn’t optional: Post-pandemic pressure to return to offices risks reigniting stress cycles. Flexibility remains key to prevention.

🔔 Subscribe for Part 2: when we explore HR’s role in burnout prevention-proactive strategies, ideal workplace policies, and how to build psychologically safe cultures.

📣 Join the Conversation:Have you navigated burnout at work? Share your story in the comments or connect

🌟 About Our Guest:Martina Teufner is an award-winning HR consultant and advocate for human-centric workplaces. Follow her on LinkedIn for insights into modern HR challenges.

🔗 Connect with Martina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-teufner/

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses burnout, stress, and workplace mental health struggles. Listener discretion advised.

💬 Got a question or your own burnout experience to share? Drop a comment below, we’d love to hear from you!

🌟 If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform—it helps more people find this content.

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Welcome to the Share, Inspire & Explore Podcast hosted by Chris Wilson. In this powerful episode, we sit down with renowned psychotherapist Claudia Bayer to uncover how to recognize the early signs of burnout, both in ourselves and those around us.

Whether you’re feeling mentally drained, emotionally detached, or physically exhausted, this episode will help you understand the real symptoms of burnout, how it impacts your body and brain, and when it’s time to seek professional help.

✅ We cover:

• Clinical definition of burnout vs. regular stress

• Early warning signs most people ignore

• How burnout differs from clinical depression

• Recognizing burnout in colleagues, friends, and loved ones

• Biological and emotional impact of chronic stress

• Actionable tips for self-checks and when to seek therapy or coaching

🧠 Claudia Bayer brings her deep experience in systemic therapy, family counseling, and mental health recovery from burnout and stress. She is the Head of Psychotherapy at Lebens.Resort Ottenschlag and runs a private practice in Vienna, Austria.
If you’re navigating burnout or supporting someone who is, you’re not alone. Subscribe to this channel for weekly episodes that share real stories, expert insights, and tools for burnout recovery, mental health, and finding your way back to balance.

💬 Got a question or your own burnout experience to share? Drop a comment below—we’d love to hear from you!

🌟 If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform—it helps more people find this content.
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🔗 Connect with Claudia Bayer
Website: [https://claudia-bayer.at/]

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