From Risky Business to Apocalypse Now: The 4 Stages of Burnout
Ever fantasized about quitting your job, buying a one-way ticket to the Scottish Highlands, and disappearing for good?
You might not be broken—you might just be burned out.
In this cinematic deep-dive episode of Beyond Burnout, we explore the four progressive stages of burnout through a lens that’s both relatable and revelatory.
From the deceptively manageable Risky Business stage to the full-blown Apocalypse Now spiral, I break down how burnout builds, what it looks like at each phase, and—most importantly—what you can actually do about it.
You’ll learn:
• Why burnout isn’t just about stress or exhaustion—it’s a crisis of meaning
• How to identify what stage you’re in using my free quiz.
• Specific, practical steps you can take to stop the burnout cycle—no matter how deep in it you feel
If you’ve ever felt like you're on the brink of blowing up your life just to feel something again, this episode is your wake-up call—and your roadmap back.
🎧 Tune in, take the quiz, and reclaim your spark.
