Why Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honor and How to Set Boundaries That Protect Your Career

She used to be the top performer on her team—until one day, she couldn’t get out of bed.

What her manager saw as laziness was actually burnout—chronic emotional exhaustion caused by blurred boundaries, nonstop pressure, and the silent expectation to always be “on.” Sound familiar?

In this powerful Mental Health Awareness Month episode of the Thrive Careers Podcast, host Olajumoke Fatoki sits down with clinical psychologist Oyin Oladipupo to unpack how burnout hides in plain sight at work—and what we can do to recover, protect our peace, and thrive.

💡 Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to tell the difference between stress and real burnout before it’s too late
• Why high performers crash—and what most managers miss
• Real signs of toxic productivity and blurred boundaries in a post-COVID world
• What healthy workplace boundaries look like (and how to set them without guilt)
• Why inclusive, culturally competent care matters in mental health conversations
• How rest and recovery aren’t luxuries—but career strategies

Whether you’re on the verge of burnout, managing a team, or just trying to feel like yourself again, this episode gives you both compassion and practical tools to protect your mental health and reclaim your energy at work.

📘 Free Resource:
Download the Career Clarity Playbook—your roadmap for setting aligned career goals without burning out:
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🎧 Tap play now—and give yourself permission to rest, reset, and rebuild your career on your terms.

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