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, just filed an FMLA request, 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 former burnout casualty—blends lived experience with science-backed frameworks so you don’t have to choose between mental health and high performance.

What you’ll get every episode

  • Step-by-step reintegration playbooks: from negotiating phased hours to setting boundaries that stick.

  • Quick-win tactics you can use today—even while on sick leave or mental health leave—to rebuild energy and confidence.

  • Real-world stories from guests who turned a leave of absence into a healthier career pivot.

  • Actionable resources (checklists, scripts, mini-workshops) that funnel seamlessly into deeper coaching when you’re ready.

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 how long benefits will cover therapy, you’ll find clear answers—and a compassionate community—here.

Episode format

10-15 minute solo coaching sessions punctuated by expert interviews and listener Q&As, designed for one-commute consumption and easy note-taking.

Hit play if you want to…

  • Turn burnout into a catalyst for intentional career growth.

  • Understand the HR fine print of FMLA, European sick-pay rules, and corporate wellness perks.

  • Re-enter work with a plan that protects your mental health long-term.

  • Feel seen, supported, and strategically prepared—no matter how shaky your first day back feels.

Subscribe now Let’s make your comeback stronger than the breakdown.