What if nonprofit burnout isn’t inevitable—but preventable?
This week on Nonprofit Nation, we’re joined by Megan Whitney—nonprofit leader, coach, and mindfulness guide—who’s on a mission to help changemakers stop sacrificing their well-being for the work.
After an 18-year career in the sector—and burning out a decade ago—Megan realized that passion alone isn’t enough. Now, through 1:1 coaching, team workshops, and guided meditations on Insight Timer, she equips nonprofit professionals with tools to release stress, regulate emotions, and build a culture of collective care.
In this episode, Megan shares how she turned her own burnout into a blueprint for resilience. We explore how to embed mindfulness into daily routines, why self-compassion is a leadership skill, and what it takes to create nonprofit cultures where rest is not just allowed—but encouraged.
Whether you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or trying to support a team that is—this conversation offers both practical tools and permission to pause.
💡 Topics We Cover:
- Why burnout is not a personal failure—but a structural issue
- The “Minute to Arrive” practice and how to use it anywhere
- How to shift from grind culture to a culture of care
- Embedding mindfulness without overhauling your calendar
- Reframing from being “busy” to being “full”
- Tools from Megan’s free Burnout Prevention Kit
- What leaders can do to model emotional intelligence
- Creating ripple effects with mindful micro‑practices
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