Hall Pass S1E2: Why Burnout Happens: Systemic + Personal Causes

Burnout isn’t just about being tired—it’s about being used up. In this episode of Hall Pass, we unpack why burnout happens in education by looking at both the systemic forces that set teachers up to fail and the personal patterns that keep us stuck in overdrive. From unrealistic workloads and toxic school culture to people-pleasing and identity fusion, this episode explores how burnout builds—and what we can do to stop normalizing it. If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe it’s just me,” this one’s here to say: it’s not just you.