Sustaining Recovery at Work: Stigma, Support & Long-Term Balance

Episode 12 Guest: Janina Liensberger-Desnica – HR Consultant | Workplace Wellbeing Advocate

Burnout recovery isn’t just about getting back to work, it’s about staying well once you’re there. In this episode of the Share, Inspire and Explore Podcast, host Chris Wilson speaks with Janina Liensberger-Desnica, an HR consultant and workplace wellbeing advocate, about how individuals and organizations can better sustain recovery after burnout.

Together, we explore the cultural and systemic barriers that often stand in the way, including workplace stigma, lack of trust, and policies that look good on paper but don’t meet real human needs. Janina shares her HR insights on what true support looks like, both for employees coming back from burnout and for leaders responsible for shaping healthy workplace cultures.

💡 In this episode, we discuss:

• The stigma employees face when returning after burnout

• How HR and leaders can create psychologically safe workplaces

• Why flexibility and trust are key to long-term recovery

• Practical ways to balance wellbeing with performance expectations

• The dangers of relapse when recovery isn’t supported at work • Janina’s professional insights on the future of burnout prevention and recovery support

This episode is for:

✅ Burnout survivors reintegrating into work

✅ HR professionals & managers

✅ Leaders seeking to build healthier workplace cultures

✅ Anyone invested in sustainable wellbeing at work

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Website: https://www.janina-liensberger.com/ (German)

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Episode 11: withJanina Liensberger-Desnica | HR ConsultantReturning to work after burnout is often more challenging than the burnout itself.In this powerful episode, host Chris Wilson is joined by Janina Liensberger-Desnica, a strategic HR consultant, coach, and expert in organizational development. They explore the emotional and psychological terrain of re-entering the workplace after a burnout.Together, they unpack what happens after the sick note ends, from self-doubt and fear to the invisible expectations placed on returning employees, and how both individuals and organisations can navigate this crucial transition better.💬 In this episode, we discuss:• Why returning to work can feel like a second mountain to climb• How shame, guilt, and fear show up during reintegration• What healthy return-to-work support really looks like• The role of nervous system regulation in burnout recovery• Why HR and leaders must make space for vulnerability• How to reframe your identity post-burnout🧭 Whether you’re an employee preparing to return, someone supporting a colleague, or an HR professional seeking to do better—this conversation offers validation, insight, and practical guidance.🌱 Join the Where I’m At community: https://www.whereimatcommunity.com/community⚠️ Content Note: This episode discusses topics such as burnout, workplace pressure, and emotional overwhelm. Listener discretion is advised.🙏 Please like, subscribe, and leave a review, it helps others find this content and feel less alone in their burnout recovery.☕ Support this podcast on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/whereimatcommunity#burnoutrecovery #burnout #workplacementalhealth #HRWellbeing #psychologicalsafety #ShareInspireExplore #whereimat #burnoutpodcast #mentalhealthawareness

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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