S5 EP6: navigating burnout

Burnout doesn’t always look like a breakdown… sometimes itlooks like pushing through, feeling exhausted for no reason, or losing motivation for things you once enjoyed.

In this episode, we unpack what burnout really is, why itshows up so often for young people, and how everyday pressures like work, study, social expectations, and online comparison can slowly drain your energy.

If you’ve been feeling worn down, stuck, or stretched toothin, this episode is for you.

headspace resources:

• headspace – Managing Stress and Burnout
• headspace – Sleep and Mental Health
• headspace Centres – find your local service
• headspace Work & Study – free support for work, study and career stress

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This episode was created by Jaime (headspace sessionspodcast content developer), Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), Beth (headspace sessions co-host), and Santi (headspace sessions co-host).

Led by headspace Adelaide, in partnership with headspaceMarion, headspace Edinburgh North, headspace Onkaparinga, and Sonder. The podcast project is brought to you by our centre’s Youth Reference Groups. It is a headspace Adelaide Youth Reference Group initiative.

Produced by Shane (Youth Services Community Engagement Team Leader, Sonder) and Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide). Recorded and edited by Rory at Podbooth Studios, Adelaide.

Recorded on Kaurna Country. Acknowledgment of Country voiced by Yanni (Aboriginal Peer Support Worker, headspace Adelaide).

If you or someone you know is in need of crisis or suicideprevention support, please contact:

• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this podcast arefrom young people and staff involved at Sonder’s headspace centres, or guests invited to be interviewed. Information provided should not be taken as clinical advice.