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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 🔥 February 17, 2026 (#40)

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

Feb 17 • Madison Utendahl

Why Is Everyone So F*cking "Thrilled" on LinkedIn?

You sound like a press release, the algorithm hates you, and nobody believes you anyway

Feb 11 • BURNT

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Weekly Exhaustion Index 🔥 February 10, 2026 (#39)

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

Feb 10 • Madison Utendahl

Your Boss Bought You Slippers. Spoiler: They're Not a Gift.

The stinkier truth behind startup culture's latest manipulation tactic

Feb 5 • BURNT

Weekly Exhaustion Index 🔥 February 4, 2026 (#38)

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

Feb 4 • Madison Utendahl

The Things I Did to Prevent Burnout This Month - JANUARY 2026

No goals met. No burnout either.

Feb 1 • BURNT

Weekly Exhaustion Index 🔥 January 27, 2026 (#37)

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

Jan 27 • Madison Utendahl

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