Back After Burnout

Real stories, real tools, real returns with Karina Schneider

Back After Burnout is the practical, upbeat companion for career professionals navigating the messy middle between “doctor’s orders—take a break” and “welcome back, you’re fit to work."

If you’re on stress leave, or are quietly planning your return to work after an extended absence, this show is for you. Host Karina Schneider—HR strategist, certified coach, and mental health first aid instructor—blends lived experience with science-backed frameworks so you don’t have to choose between your mental health and professional ambitions..

Why listen?
Because googling “burnout recovery” at 2 a.m. rarely delivers a roadmap. Karina speaks the language of both employees and employers, translating HR policies, fit-to-work assessments, and reintegration plans into human terms. Whether you’re fearing that first Monday back or wondering what's next for you, you’ll find clear answers—and a compassionate community—here.

Recent

July 31, 2025

The Mindset Shift: Work as Part of Burnout Recovery

The passage from stress leave to a full return to work is neither linear nor instantaneous. In this episode, career reintegration coach Karina Schneider argues that stepping back into the workplace is an active stage of recov...
July 22, 2025

Karina Featured on c2gether Podcast with Dr. Elizabeth Frei

Karina was featured as a guest on the c2gether Podcast with Dr. Elizabeth Frei in October 2024
July 14, 2025

Why You Need to Prepare for Your Return to Work

The transition from a period of burnout to a successful return to work is not merely a matter of resuming one’s previous role; it is a nuanced process that requires careful navigation and support. Throughout the discussion, K...
July 9, 2025

Karia Featured on Success Gems with Dr. Alex Steinberg

Karina was featured on Success Gems with Dr. Alex Steinberg in January 2024 🔍 Key Insights Explored: Challenges faced by professionals during the return-to-work transition. Strategies for a smooth reintegration into the workplace. Creating a s…
June 30, 2025

From Sick Leave to Fit-to-Work—Meet Back After Burnout with Karina Schneider

Burnout isn’t just “feeling tired.” It can lead to stress leave , months of sick leave , or even an extended absence that leaves you wondering if you’ll ever feel “fit to work” again. In this bite-size trailer, certified care...
June 30, 2025

Karina Featured on FRIED. The Burnout Podcast

Karina was featured as a guest on FRIED. The Burnout Podcast in May 2023. 

Recent Blog Posts

July 22, 2025

Karina Featured on c2gether Podcast with Dr. Elizabeth Frei

Karina was featured as a guest on the c2gether Podcast with Dr. Elizabeth Frei in October 2024

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July 9, 2025

Karia Featured on Success Gems with Dr. Alex Steinberg

Karina was featured on Success Gems with Dr. Alex Steinberg in January 2024 🔍 Key Insights Explored: Challenges faced by professionals during the return-to-work transition. Strategies for a smooth reintegration into the workplace. Creating a s…

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June 30, 2025

Karina Featured on FRIED. The Burnout Podcast

Karina was featured as a guest on FRIED. The Burnout Podcast in May 2023. 

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About the Host

Karina Schneider, ACC Profile Photo

Karina Schneider, ACC

HR Leader | Mental Health Advocate

Transforming Workplaces: Culture | Leadership & Organizational Development | Mental Health

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