Back After Burnout is the practical, upbeat companion for career professionals navigating the messy middle between “doctor’s orders—take a break” and “welcome back, you’re fit to work.” If you’re on stress leave or are quietly planning your return to work after an extended absence, this show is for you. Host Karina Schneider—HR strategist, certified coach, and mental health first aid instructor—blends lived experience with science-backed frameworks so you don’t have to choose between your me ...
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In this episode of Back after Burnout, host Karina Schneider discusses the importance of having a support system during your return to work after experiencing burnout. She explores the concept of a "care team" - the people who can provide specific support as you transition back to your professional life. Key takeaways: How to identify your personal…
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Building Change Capacity featuring Oksana Prokhorova
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Why does change feel so threatening—even when we know it's good for us? In this episode, transformation leader Oksana Prokhorova reveals the neuroscience behind our stress responses and shares practical tools to build change capacity without burning out. She explains how our amygdala treats workplace deadlines like predatory tigers, why that 10-min…
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Returning to Work Starts with Who You Want to Be
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Coming back to work after burnout isn't just about resuming what you did before, with better stress management techniques. It’s about reshaping how you choose to live, work, and lead yourself. Today, we’re exploring how recovery is often a wake-up call—a chance to reconnect with who you are and what matters most. And how living more in line with yo…
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In this episode of Back after Burnout, we tackle one of the most challenging questions facing professionals recovering from burnout: should I stay in my current role or move on? Karina Schneider breaks down the decision-making process beyond simple pros and cons lists, offering a thoughtful framework to help you make choices aligned with your value…
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Boundaries in a Messy Reality featuring Emma Saccomani
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In this episode, we are joined by Emma Saccomani and together we cover a lot of ground on the hairy topic of boundaries. Whether you have gone through burnout or not, setting boundaries is a crucial life skill and a muscle we need to continue to build so we can stay healthy and productive as we navigate the messy reality of modern day life. Connect…
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How Not to Panic During Your First Manager Conversation
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That first conversation with your manager after a mental health absence can feel like a test you didn’t study for. In this episode, reintegration coach Karina Schneider shows you how to replace panic with a plan. You’ll learn practical workplace communication tips for preparing for return to work, what to say (and what you don’t have to say), and h…
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Your frequently asked questions, answered featuring Dr. Elizabeth Frei
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Burnout is more than just stress or exhaustion—it's a physical and neurological injury that affects how we function, recover, and live. In this episode, Karina sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Frei, a U.S.-trained and Swiss-certified clinical psychologist, to take a compassionate, science-based look at what burnout recovery truly involves—and how to na…
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Am I Ready? Five Reflective Questions to Know if it’s Time To Return
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Stepping off stress leave into a full return to work can feel like standing on a foggy bridge: part of you has healed, yet doubts still swirl. In this episode, Karina Schneider dismantles the myth of being “100% ready” and shows why you should view the return to work as part of recovery, not proof that you’re "all set". Through her client, Carla’s,…
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The Mindset Shift: Work as Part of Burnout Recovery
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The passage from stress leave to a full return to work is neither linear nor instantaneous. In this episode, career reintegration coach Karina Schneider argues that stepping back into the workplace is an active stage of recovery—one that calls for deliberate pacing, realistic expectations and shared responsibility between employee and employer. Kar…
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Why You Need to Prepare for Your Return to Work
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The transition from a period of burnout to a successful return to work is not merely a matter of resuming one’s previous role; it is a nuanced process that requires careful navigation and support. Throughout the discussion, Karina talks about the various emotional responses that individuals may encounter as they reintegrate into their workplaces, i…
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From Sick Leave to Fit-to-Work—Meet Back After Burnout with Karina Schneider
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Burnout isn’t just “feeling tired.” It can lead to stress leave, months of sick leave, or even an extended absence that leaves you wondering if you’ll ever feel “fit to work” again. In this bite-size trailer, certified career-reintegration coach Karina Schneider lays out what you can expect from the podcast that bridges the gap between medical clea…
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