Guest Episodes

If you’ve ever felt like you had to keep it together at work no matter what, this conversation will hit home. Eric Kreitz shares what it looked like to lead at a high level while quietly burning out, why “coping” can morph into something dangerous, and why work is often the last place people let the truth in. We also dig into what happens after time off. Returning after burnout, addiction treatment, or a mental health leave is rarely as simple as picking up where you left off. Eric breaks down t...

If you have been feeling unwell at work, stuck in a role that is draining you, or quietly wondering whether it is time to leave, this conversation is for you. Karina sits down with career coach Ben Fox to talk about the idea of a “quit date” as a calming, practical milestone. Together they unpack why leaving can feel so scary, even when you have savings or options, and how getting objective about your financial runway can help your nervous system settle enough to think clearly. Ben also shares h...

Returning to work after burnout can feel overwhelming. Will you fit in? Has everything changed? Are you really ready? Mary Finn , founder of Connect4Work and certified disability management professional, joins Karina to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to return to work after extended absence. With experience supporting both employees and organizations across Ireland, Mary brings unique insight into both sides of the return to work journey. This conversation explores the fears emplo...

Why does change feel so threatening —even when we know it's good for us? In this episode, transformation leader Oksana Prokhorova reveals the neuroscience behind our stress responses and shares practical tools to build change capacity without burning out. She explains how our amygdala treats workplace deadlines like predatory tigers, why that 10-minute walk between meetings is a non-negotiable, and the surprising truth about when to drink your morning coffee. If you're navigating a return to wor...

In this episode, we are joined by Emma Saccomani and together we cover a lot of ground on the hairy topic of boundaries. Whether you have gone through burnout or not, setting boundaries is a crucial life skill and a muscle we need to continue to build so we can stay healthy and productive as we navigate the messy reality of modern day life. Connect with Emma emmasaccomani.com emma@emmasaccomani.com Emma Saccomani | LinkedIn Get notified about her book – A Boundaries Toolkit for Messy Reality Emm...

Burnout is more than just stress or exhaustion—it's a physical and neurological injury that affects how we function, recover, and live. In this episode, Karina sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Frei , a U.S.-trained and Swiss-certified clinical psychologist, to take a compassionate, science-based look at what burnout recovery truly involves —and how to navigate it in a sustainable, self-empowered way. Drawing from her work with international clients in Switzerland, Dr. Frei shares practical insights ...