Is Burnout The Price To Pay When Working In Public Health?

Public Health Insight

It’s understandable why many might think that burnout is inevitable when working in the field of public health?

In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Marissa McCool, The Public Health Burnout Coach, joins to shatter those misconceptions. She discusses the signs, causes, and impacts of burnout, particularly within the public health field.

The conversation explores how burnout can manifest in various aspects of life, including work, relationships, and health. Marissa shares insights on the systemic and personal factors contributing to burnout, emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility in managing it, and explains the misconceptions surrounding hustle culture.

The episode also highlights strategies for mitigating burnout and enhancing workplace efficiency through better rest and self-care practices.

References for Our Discussion

◼️The Public Health Burnout Coach

Guest

◼️Marissa McKool, MPH

Host(s) & Producer(s)

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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