29: Burned Out AF? Here’s How to Bounce Back ft. Karina Schneider

Ever felt like burnout steamrolled your life—and now you're supposed to just “bounce back” to work like nothing happened? Yeah… no.In this episode, we’re getting all the way real with HR expert and mental health first aid instructor Karina Schneider. We’re talking about the actual differences between stress, burnout, and depression (yes, they’re not the same thing), what to do when work is the thing that broke you, and how to re-enter the workplace without losing your damn mind.Whether you’re deep in recovery, questioning if you’re “just tired,” or you're the boss trying not to break your team—you need this conversation.You’ll learn:🔥 How to recognize the signs of burnout before you hit the wall🧠 The surprising overlap (and difference) between burnout and depression💼 What compassionate return-to-work plans should look like💬 Why clear communication and boundaries are non-negotiable🎧 And why Karina’s new podcast “Back After Burnout” needs to be on your radarNo fluff. No corporate BS. Just honest, actionable, deeply supportive talk about healing and coming back stronger.Get in touch!Check out the So Frickin' Healthy WebsiteLeave us a VoicemailJoin the So Frickin' Healthy CommunityWatch us on YouTubeConnect with us on SubstackK, love you, byeeeeeChapters:00:00 - Welcome to So Frickin’ Healthy00:38 - Why burnout hits harder than we think01:16 - Meet Karina Schneider02:49 - What burnout really is09:07 - Burnout vs. depression: don’t confuse ‘em13:13 - When your job burns you out16:05 - When life does20:49 - Return-to-work plans that don’t suck24:41 - Tools for a smoother re-entry29:59 - Boundaries. Boundaries. Boundaries.34:27 - Carina’s new podcast you’ll want to binge36:54 - Our final mic drop 💥Mentioned in this episode:So Frickin' Healthy is a proud member of and produced by the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network