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I’m Finally Ready to Talk About How I Healed My Burnout

A six-part series about what healing from burnout actually looks like

Dec 7, 2025 • BURNT

When Your Job Hijacks Your Identity

by Madison Utendahl

Apr 23, 2024 • BURNT

Why America’s Burnout Crisis Explains the Election More Than We Think

by Madison Utendahl

Nov 12, 2024 • BURNT

Weekly Exhaustion Index 🔥 January 12, 2026 (#36)

A weekly report on burnout, overwork, and the quiet rebellion against productivity culture

Jan 12 • Madison Utendahl

The First Burnout Mistake of 2026: “Resolutions”

Why starting the year with "goals" instead of intentions keeps burnout alive

Jan 5 • BURNT

Recent posts

Weekly Exhaustion Index 🔥 December 23, 2025 (#35)

A weekly report on burnout, overwork, and the quiet rebellion against productivity culture

Dec 23, 2025 • Madison Utendahl

Weekly Exhaustion Index 🔥 December 8, 2025 (#34)

A weekly report on burnout, overwork, and the quiet rebellion against productivity culture

Dec 8, 2025 • Madison Utendahl

Holiday Family Survival Guide: Thanksgiving Edition 2025 🦃

How to Set Boundaries and Not Immediately Regress Into Your 12-Year-Old Self.

Nov 26, 2025 • BURNT

Weekly Exhaustion Index 🔥 November 24, 2025 (#33)

A weekly report on burnout, overwork, and the quiet rebellion against productivity culture

Nov 24, 2025 • Madison Utendahl

Weekly Exhaustion Index 🔥 November 17, 2025 (#32)

A weekly report on burnout, overwork, and the quiet rebellion against productivity culture

Nov 17, 2025 • Madison Utendahl

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