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FRIED. The Burnout Podcast#peewhenyouneedtopee Author: Cait Donovan
FRIED: The Burnout Podcast by BurnBOLDBurnBOLD is the powerhouse matchup of burnout experts Cait Donovan and Sarah Vosen. Together, they host FRIED as part of their mission to #endburnoutculture with deep, real, and sometimes hilariously practical advice (yes, like #peewhenyouneedtopee).Each week, youll hear raw stories, powerful coaching sessions, and practical strategies to help you drop the shame, blame, guilt, and judgment so you can heal from burnout and rebuild your life.You can work with the BurnBOLD team as an organization or individually. Cait Donovan works globally as a keynote speaker and workshop leader, helping organizations and associations create burnout-proof cultures. Sarah Vosen guides individuals as a burnout coach using her signature UNFRIED process, working 1-on-1 or in small groups with people all over the world.Wherever you are in your burnout journey, FRIED is here to help you BurnBOLD and take your life back.Homepage: https://caitdonovan.comPodcast page: https://caitdonovan.com/friedBurnout Coaching page: https://caitdonovan.com/coaching Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Psychological Safety First: The Foundation of Thriving Teams with Aoife O'Brien
Saturday, 11 April, 2026
Talent does not disappear on its own; it erodes when people feel unsafe, unseen and mismatched to the work meant to bring out their best.Aoife O’Brien joins Cait Donovan for a thoughtful conversation about what helps people thrive at work and what quietly pulls them under. At the center is psychological safety and the way it shapes workplace culture from the inside out. When people do not trust the environment around them, how can they speak honestly, share ideas, or stay fully invested in the work?They also dig into values alignment, autonomy, and the daily frustrations that often point to deeper unmet needs. Along the way, the conversation opens up a bigger question about workplace burnout and employee burnout. What happens when the values on the wall do not match the reality people live? How much stress is created when people are asked to perform in systems that do not fit how they work best?This episode also brings real compassion to leadership. It speaks to leadership burnout and executive burnout with honesty, while asking what kind of support leaders need if they are expected to create healthy teams. For anyone thinking about talent, trust, and the future of work, this is a grounded conversation about the conditions people need in order to do their best work and stay well while doing it.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Introduction to Thriving Talent03:01 Practical Leadership and Workplace Culture09:13 Psychological Safety at Work14:56 Workplace Values Alignment and Burnout39:57 Self-Determination Theory, Autonomy at Work, and Employee Motivation45:22 Strengths, Capabilities, and Team Dynamics51:08 Leadership Development and Burnout ChallengesConnect with Aoife O'Brien:https://happieratwork.ie https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.thrivingtalentbook.comConnect with Cait:Cait Donovan is a keynote speaker, author, and host of FRIED: The Burnout Podcast, specializing in burnout, mismatch, and sustainable performance at work. She partners with corporate leaders, teams, and professional associations through keynotes, workshops, and leadership sessions that treat burnout as data, not failure, to help organizations reduce burnout without blame or shame and build healthier, high performing cultures. To bring Cait to your organization or event, book an inquiry call here: https://bit.ly/bookcaitLearn more about Cait’s speaking work: https://www.caitdonovan.com/speakingShort on time? Watch this 3-min video: https://bit.ly/caitdreel2025Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm
