How to Stop Nonprofit Burnout with Megan Whitney

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

🧰 Resources & Links:

• Download the Burnout Prevention Kit
• Follow Megan on Insight Timer
• Connect with Megan on LinkedIn

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