Episodes
Nov. 1, 2025
Returning to Work Starts with Who You Want to Be
Coming back to work after burnout isn't just about resuming what you did before, with better stress management techniques. It’s about reshaping how you choose to live, work, and lead yourself. Today, we’re exploring how recov...
Oct. 15, 2025
Should I stay or should I go?
In this episode of Back after Burnout, we tackle one of the most challenging questions facing professionals recovering from burnout: should I stay in my current role or move on? Karina Schneider breaks down the decision-makin...
Oct. 1, 2025
Boundaries in a Messy Reality featuring Emma Saccomani
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...
Sept. 15, 2025
How Not to Panic During Your First Manager Conversation
That first conversation with your manager after a mental health absence can feel like a test you didn’t study for. In this episode, reintegration coach Karina Schneider shows you how to replace panic with a plan. You’ll learn...
Sept. 1, 2025
Your frequently asked questions, answered featuring Dr. Elizabeth Frei
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-cert...
Aug. 14, 2025
Am I Ready? Five Reflective Questions to Know if it’s Time To Return
Stepping off stress leave into a full return to work can feel like standing on a foggy bridge: part of you has healed, yet doubts still swirl. In this episode, Karina Schneider dismantles the myth of being “100% ready” and sh...
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 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...
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...