S 2 E. 29: Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honor: The Brain Science Leaders Can’t Ignore with Nina Nesdoly

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Burnout isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a full-blown workforce crisis. In this episode of Dear HR Diary, I sit down with Nina Nesdoly, workplace well-being researcher and speaker, to dive deep into the neuroscience behind stress and burnout and how managers can recognize, prevent, and address it.

What We Discussed:

• 🧠 The Neuroscience of Stress & Burnout – why our brains and bodies respond the way they do.
• 🌍 The Prevalence of Burnout Across the Globe – the pandemic didn’t just open Pandora’s box; it dumped it all on the workforce.
• 💔 The Emotional Toll of the Pandemic – what it did to resilience, recovery, and mental health.
• 🏢 Building a Culture of Well-Being – how neuroscience and management research can guide leaders to make employee wellness a true priority.
• 🚩 Signals of Burnout – what managers need to look for before it’s too late.

Quote from Nina:

“Burnout isn’t an individual failure—it’s a systemic issue. When organizations make well-being part of their culture, everyone benefits.” – Nina Nesdoly

Resources:

• World Health Organization – Burnout Definition
• Harvard Business Review: Beyond Burned Out
• Book: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski

Connect with Nina:

• 🌐 Website: ninanesdoly.com
• 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ninanesdoly

✨ Whether you’re a manager trying to protect your team or an employee trying to survive the hustle, this episode gives you the science-backed insights you need to spot burnout before it spirals and build a healthier workplace.

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