Episode 8 - Running on Empty: Burnout in Hospitality & Mental Health for Migrants in Australia

Burnout in hospitality is real — but for many immigrants in Australia, it goes even deeper across industries like agriculture, paramedics, healthcare, ITIn this episode of In Between Life, I sit down with Isha, who brings a rare and powerful perspective. Having worked in hospitality across India and Australia in front office, food & beverage, and sales roles — she now works in the mental health field, supporting people experiencing psychosocial challenges.Together, we explore burnout not just as exhaustion from long hours, but as something layered with migration, identity, and the pressure to survive in a new country.We talk about:• Why burnout is so common in the hospitality industry• The added pressure on immigrants and international students in Australia• Early signs of burnout most people ignore• Emotional vs physical burnout — and how to recognise both• How work stress starts affecting life outside the job• Realistic ways to protect your mental health while working long hours• Cultural barriers around mental health in Asian and immigrant communitiesIf you're hospitality worker, or immigrant trying to build a life in Australia — this conversation will feel real, honest, and necessary.You’re not alone in feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck.🎙️ Follow In Between Life for real stories about migration, work, and the life we build in betweenhttps://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-supporthttps://mensline.org.au/phone-and-online-counselling/