
The Burnout Recovery podcast Mini Episode: Help Shape 2026 + Win $50!
Hey amazing listeners! After 160+ episodes together, I want to make sure The Burnout Recovery Podcast is creating content that truly serves YOU in 2026. Whether you're a healthcare professional, someo...
22 Jan 4min

The Power of Appreciative Inquiry: Focus on What's Working
What if the key to transforming your workplace culture isn't fixing what's broken, but amplifying what's already working? In this episode, Dr. Jo Braid shares insights from her Stanford WellMD Directo...
20 Jan 11min

Post-Holiday Burnout: Understanding Dopamine Crashes and Recovery
Feeling flat and unmotivated after what should have been a restorative break? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Jo explores the science behind post-holiday blues, including the role of dopamine c...
13 Jan 12min

The Patient Complaint That Taught Me About Resilience
In this episode, Dr. Jo shares a personal story about stepping into a locum position where she inherited a "difficult" patient situation involving family complaints and communication challenges. Rathe...
6 Jan 13min

Work as the Means, Not the End: My Mum's Lesson That Saved My Career
In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Jo Braid shares a conversation with her mother that fundamentally changed how she views career success and professional identity in healthcare. Through her mother'...
30 Dec 202512min

When Meaningful Work Becomes Too Much: The Gratitude Paradox
In this episode, Dr. Jo Braid explores why healthcare workers and helping professionals often struggle with gratitude despite doing meaningful work. She breaks down the neuroscience behind how chronic...
23 Dec 202510min

The Two-Breath Reset: Why I Keep This Tool in My Pocket
Feeling overwhelmed before that big meeting or presentation? In this episode, I share my go-to stress management technique that can shift your entire nervous system in under 30 seconds. You'll discove...
16 Dec 202510min

Getting to Work on Time: The Boundary That Changed Everything
In this December episode, we explore how protecting your morning routine and arrival time creates a foundation for better boundaries in both professional and personal settings. Learn why getting to wo...
9 Dec 202512min



















