EP 22 What Is The Cost Of Survival - Kelly Swingler

What happens when burnout doesn't just steal your joy but nearly your life? In this episode, I speak with Kelly Swingler, burnout expert, author, and founder of the Burnout Academy. Kelly shares the raw truth of burning out twice once into chronic illness, and another time into a near-death experience.We talk about the emotional labor of leadership, how identity loss and systemic toxicity contribute to burnout, and why the World Health Organization's definition doesn’t even scratch the surface. Kelly opens up about grief, purpose, and the dangerous illusion of "resilience" in a culture that rewards overwork and self-abandonment.This is not just a story of survival it’s a powerful call to redefine what burnout really is, and how we move forward after it breaks us open.📍 Follow Kelly: @kellyswingleruk | kellyswingler.com