Brains, Burnout and Bullsh*t

What Are You Still Pretending Is Working?

Episode 20 of the Brainy Podcasts's podcast podcast, hosted by Brainy Podcasts, titled "Brains, Burnout and Bullsh*t" was published on November 18, 2025 and runs 41 minutes.

November 18, 2025 ·41m · Brainy Podcasts's podcast

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In this powerful episode, Soraya and Tracy take a brutally honest look at modern work and leadership - what’s thriving, what’s breaking, and what we’re still pretending is working.From the neuroscience of burnout and decision fatigue to the role of trust, reflection, and psychological safety, they explore how to stop the burnout cycle before it starts.Soraya and Tracy discuss why brain capital is now an economic asset, how hybrid intelligence (human + AI) can fuel creativity rather than drain it, and why joy, curiosity, and emotional awareness are essential to sustainable performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this powerful episode, Soraya and Tracy take a brutally honest look at modern work and leadership - what’s thriving, what’s breaking, and what we’re still pretending is working.

From the neuroscience of burnout and decision fatigue to the role of trust, reflection, and psychological safety, they explore how to stop the burnout cycle before it starts.

Soraya and Tracy discuss why brain capital is now an economic asset, how hybrid intelligence (human + AI) can fuel creativity rather than drain it, and why joy, curiosity, and emotional awareness are essential to sustainable performance.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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