108. When Something Has to Give: Navigating Burnout as a Changemaker
About this episode
The episode reflects on the challenges of navigating burnout while dedicating oneself to social change.
This will be my last solo-episode for some time, while I focus on other more impactful projects! After months of juggling multiple jobs, running live training programs, leading volunteer initiatives, and trying to keep the Humanitarian Changemakers Network moving forward, I found myself confronting a difficult reality: something had to give. This isn't simply an announcement about taking a break from solo episodes—it's a candid reflection on the often invisible trade-offs that come with dedicating your life to social change. I share my own experiences navigating burnout, balancing unpaid impact work with financial security, and wrestling with the tension between personal goals and the desire to contribute to something larger than myself. Along the way, I explore why leverage matters more than busyness, why changemakers often struggle to prioritise themselves without guilt, and why creating sustainable impact sometimes requires stepping back before you're forced to. If you've ever felt torn between your wellbeing and your purpose, this conversation is for you. 📰 Read the accompanying article for this podcast episode here…
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Organizations: Humanitarian Changemakers Network
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