Obstacles of Burnout Recovery (Part 2) | Shame, Health, Emotion & Burnout Symptoms

Burnout recovery isn’t just about getting better — it’s about understanding what stands in the way of staying well.

In Episode 15 (Part 2) of the Share, Inspire, Explore Podcast, host Chris Wilson is joined by Dr. Ben Searle, organisational psychologist, consultant, and host of the “Mind on the Job” podcast. His work in aligning psychology, systems, and resilience makes him a leading voice in workplace wellbeing.

Together, they continue exploring the six key obstacles that make burnout recovery so complex — focusing on the final four: shame, health, emotion, and the symptoms of burnout itself.

💬 In this episode, they discuss:

🧠 Shame – why silence and stigma can delay recovery.

💊 Health & Illness – how depression, anxiety, and physical fatigue overlap with burnout.

💔 Emotion – dealing with grief, anger, and identity loss in recovery.

🔥 Burnout Symptoms Themselves – how exhaustion, cynicism, and self-doubt make healing harder.

This episode offers practical insights into what to do when you feel stuck — and how to approach recovery with self-compassion, patience, and support.

If you haven’t yet, start with Part 1 for the emotional foundations of burnout recovery:

👉 https://youtu.be/M0pgEKR1muQ

🎯 You’ll learn:

• Why shame keeps many people silent about burnout

• How to tell if deeper health factors are slowing recovery

• How emotional awareness supports long-term healing

• Why small, consistent changes are more powerful than “fixing” yourself

📅 Chapters:

00:00 Welcome back to Share, Inspire, and Explore

01:00 Shame as a barrier to recovery

06:30 The overlap of health, illness, and burnout

13:00 Emotional impact of recovery

19:30 Burnout symptoms and their effect on healing

27:00 Practical takeaways and reflection

🔗 Connect with Dr Ben Searle

Website: https://mindonthejob.com/ben-j-searle/

Podcast: https://mindonthejob.com/podcast/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-searle-3a0a1b1/

⚠️ Disclaimer:

This podcast shares personal and professional experiences related to workplace wellbeing and burnout. It is for information and awareness only and should not replace professional mental health or legal advice.

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