The Reset with Cat Burton

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If you're overwhelmed, burned out, or feel like the thing you love has started to feel like a burden, you're in the right place. Hey, I'm Cat. Welcome to The Reset. I spent much of my career repeatedly burning out while rising to the top of the career ladder as a founder & CTO. I've led teams, built startups, secured 7-figure funding twice and shipped games and tech to millions of users worldwide. I know exactly what it's like to look as if you've got it all figured out while being utterly depleted and not knowing what to do. Now I'm a burnout coach for founders and leaders. I make content on burnout, stress, energy and sustainable success. I share honest insights and the tools and lessons I wish someone had given me years ago. I work 1:1 with founders and leaders and also provide burnout workshops for organisations, incubators and VCs who want to support their people. Work with me: catburton.co.uk My story: catburton.co.uk/about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6h ago

    How burnout happens and the impact of stress

    How does burnout happen? Burnout coach Cat Burton explains why burnout builds gradually from stress compounding over weeks, months, or even years. She guides you through how to spot the day-to-day stressors that slowly push you toward burnout. Cat shares her own experience of identifying the hidden, background stressors behind her three burnouts, and explains why ambitious, capable people are often most at risk. You’ll find practical first steps for burnout prevention before you hit breaking point. References & Links: 15 Common Symptoms of Burnout: https://youtu.be/6J12ZC3atJIPhone addiction and our devices’ impact on burnout: https://youtu.be/ue0E-T1JWMc Chapters: 00:00 Understanding Burnout: The Gradual Build-Up 01:10 Stress as the main cause of burnout 02:14 Example stressors - the big things 03:07 Example stressors - the small things that compound over time 04:24 Preventing burnout by identifying resolving your own personal stressors 05:15 Why burnout often impacts ambitious, conscientious and capable people 06:04 Validation and a lack of appreciation 07:04 The impact of phones and notifications 08:19 The stressors we can't control: the economy, AI, the news... 08:52 Building stress resilience 09:19 Stop pretending "I'm fine" 09:42 Strategies for lowering your stress levels and preventing burnout 10:20 How a coach or therapist can help you with burnout prevention and recovery About Cat Hey, I’m Cat Burton. I'm a burnout coach for founders and leaders. I spent years burning out while building startups, leading teams and shipping products to millions of users. Now I share the tools and lessons I've learned to help others on their burnout journeys. Got a topic you'd love me to cover? Leave a comment below or message me directly. You can find me on: My website: https://www.catburton.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catburton/ Work with me 1:1 burnout coaching: https://www.catburton.co.uk/coaching Burnout support for organisations: https://www.catburton.co.uk/organisations This podcast is available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cat-burton Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZPydclnNOdTjbkhP4TxBt Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reset-with-cat-burton/id1826399527 …and wherever you find your audio podcasts Disclaimer I am not a licensed therapist, doctor, accountant or lawyer. I’m sharing my personal insights and my journey in the hopes it might help you if you’re going through something similar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How burnout happens and the impact of stress

  2. 2d ago

    Are You Burning Out? 15 Warning Signs to Watch For

    Recognising the most common burnout symptoms is the first step toward recovery. Here are 15 warning signs to watch out for. As a burnout coach, I often see the same patterns come up in my coaching sessions, talks, and my own experiences. In this episode, I walk through 15 frequently reported indicators, ranging from physical symptoms like sleep disruption and headaches to emotional shifts. Understanding these signs of burnout early can help you start a conversation before your situation escalates further. We also look at the mental exhaustion that often accompanies this state, such as brain fog and decision fatigue. Whether you are identifying these patterns in yourself or someone you care about, my goal is to provide insight into what is happening and why. Recognising these symptoms is an essential part of the journey toward sustainable burnout recovery. Subscribe for insights on navigating professional and personal wellbeing, and let me know in the comments if there is a specific topic you would like me to cover next. References & Links: What Is burnout? https://youtu.be/3xiWY3MOXsI?si=xy4wzMVClGYrHVL9How to make difficult decisions: https://youtu.be/DiS4imd5_U4Phone addiction and our devices’ impact on burnout: https://youtu.be/ue0E-T1JWMc Chapters: 0:00 Recognising the Early Signs of Burnout 0:39 Physical Red Flags You Should Not Ignore 6:18 When Your Mind Starts to Feel Foggy 11:29 The Emotional Toll of Chronic Stress 17:16 Practical Steps Toward Recovery About Cat Hey, I’m Cat Burton. I'm a burnout coach for founders and leaders. I spent years burning out while building startups, leading teams and shipping products to millions of users. Now I share the tools and lessons I've learned to help others on their burnout journeys. Got a topic you'd love me to cover? Leave a comment below or message me directly. You can find me on: My website: https://www.catburton.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catburton/ Work with me 1:1 burnout coaching: https://www.catburton.co.uk/coaching Burnout support for organisations: https://www.catburton.co.uk/organisations This podcast is available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cat-burton Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZPydclnNOdTjbkhP4TxBt Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reset-with-cat-burton/id1826399527 …and wherever you find your audio podcasts Disclaimer I am not a licensed therapist, doctor, accountant or lawyer. I’m sharing my personal insights and my journey in the hopes it might help you if you’re going through something similar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Are You Burning Out? 15 Warning Signs to Watch For

  3. 6d ago

    What is Burnout?

    What is burnout and how do you know if that's what you're experiencing? I break down what burnout actually is, the three types of exhaustion (mental, emotional, physical), common burnout symptoms, and why the World Health Organisation classifies it as an occupational phenomenon, not a medical condition. Drawing on my own experience of three major burnouts as a founder and C-suite exec, I explain what burnout feels like from the inside. I share some of the early warning signs to watch for and why understanding burnout is the first step to recovering from it. Chapters 00:00 Understanding burnout 00:42 What is burnout? 01:22 Mental exhaustion - brain fog, struggling to focus and lack of motivation 02:06 Emotional exhaustion - overwhelm, disconnection, low mood and more 02:54 Physical exhaustion - getting sick or not have the energy to move 04:02 Everyone's journey with burnout is unique. The most common symptoms 05:21 The house of cards - Why you might be worried to stop or slow down 06:17 The World Health Organisation's definition of occupational burnout 07:31 There are many different types of burnout, it's not just about work 08:00 Recognising the symptoms and warning signs of burnout 08:58 The risks of untreated burnout 09:44 Burnout recovery and prevention strategies References & Links Introduction to Burnout Blog Post: https://www.catburton.co.uk/blog/an-introduction-to-burnout WHO Occupational Burnout Classification: https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases About Cat Hey, I’m Cat Burton. I'm a burnout coach for founders and leaders. I spent years burning out while building startups, leading teams and shipping products to millions of users. Now I share the tools and lessons I've learned to help others on their burnout journeys. Got a topic you'd love me to cover? Leave a comment or message me directly. You can find me on: My website: https://www.catburton.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catburton/ Work with me 1:1 burnout coaching: https://www.catburton.co.uk/coaching Burnout support for organisations: https://www.catburton.co.uk/organisations Disclaimer I am not a licensed therapist, doctor, accountant or lawyer. I’m sharing my personal insights and my journey in the hopes it might help you if you’re going through something similar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What is Burnout?

  4. Aug 27

    I'm breaking up with my phone

    A chat about why phones & apps are so compelling, the attention economy, algorithms, intermittent reward loops, why boredom is important...and a bit of a tangent into physical media. I’ve included a few questions to help you think about your own phone/app usage and some tips to help you break the cycle if you’re compulsively checking your devices. Got a topic you'd love me to cover? Message me at: gothboss.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    I'm breaking up with my phone

  5. Aug 18

    40 Things I Wish I Knew in my 20s and 30s

    Today I'm sharing 40 things I wish someone had told me in my 20s and 30s. These are hard-won lessons about people-pleasing, boundaries, burnout, money, masking, imposter syndrome, mortality and much more. I’m spending my 40s building a life I love and hopefully this episode will help you on your own journey. Work with me: https://www.gothboss.co.uk/ Related Episodes (YouTube Links): 6 Months Sober: https://youtu.be/2Q0FWOZ8BYI?si=kjXueMun9eI98cMf Difficult Decisions: https://youtu.be/DiS4imd5_U4?si=e7Hni0RZdwG5m8UD My ADHD Diagnosis: https://youtu.be/z_nRFaMke2w?si=VNuXlsR2-IcdyBZT Books: Seth Godin’s The Dip: https://link.amazon/B034p2Io0 If you’ve got a topic or question you’d like me to discuss on the show, leave a comment below or message me at: https://www.gothboss.co.uk/podcast This podcast is available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gothboss  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZPydclnNOdTjbkhP4TxBt  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reset-with-cat-burton/id1826399527  …and wherever else you find your audio podcasts You can find me on: Website: https://www.gothboss.co.uk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catburton/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gothbosscat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 Things I Wish I Knew in my 20s and 30s

  6. Aug 11

    How I Finally Made a Difficult Decision I'd Been Avoiding for a Year

    This week I made a decision I'd been going back and forth on for an entire year. I almost went through with it a few times but constantly talked myself out of it. Then this week it happened again and I decided it was time to close the loop. I'm not sharing the specifics of my situation in this episode as it’s personal, but the cycle of “almost making the decision then backing out repeatedly” is something I think a lot of people will recognise. In this episode I talk about: How to know when a decision actually needs makingHow to tell the difference between a "dip" worth pushing through and a dead end you need to walk away fromWhy difficult decisions stay difficult right up until the moment you make themAnd I’ve popped some coaching-style questions towards the end to help you figure out your own answer if you've got something you've been avoiding too If you, like me, have been ruminating on something for too long; could be a job, a relationship or something else that’s really tough, I hope this helps. The book mentioned in this episode is The Dip by Seth Godin: https://link.amazon/B09N1ctkc Looking for a coach to help you through burnout, working with your neurodivergence, or making big life/career changes? Work with me: gothboss.co.uk  Got a topic you'd love me to cover or want to ask me something? Message me at gothboss.co.uk/podcast  P.S. Important side note: I am not a licensed therapist, doctor, accountant or lawyer. I’m just someone who's learned a lot of hard lessons and I’m trying to build a successful life that’s sustainable. I’m sharing my personal insights and my journey in the hopes it might help you if you’re going through something similar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How I Finally Made a Difficult Decision I'd Been Avoiding for a Year

  7. Aug 4

    6 Months Sober - Why I Stopped Drinking Alcohol And What's Happened Since

    I was really nervous and unsure about sharing my journey with alcohol in a podcast episode. But the more I speak to people about this in-person, the more I realised it would perhaps help others to hear my journey. And so, I’m being brave. I decided to cut out alcohol at the start of 2026, not due to addiction, but because I finally admitted to myself that drinking had been causing me big problems throughout my entire adult life. Now, six months sober, I’ve decided to share the reasons behind my decision, the challenges I’ve faced with alcohol and the positive impacts sobriety has had on my life so far. P.S. I’m not here to preach or tell you what to do. You do you. But if this resonates with you and you find it helpful, it was worth me being open about it. Some of the things I chat about: - My reasons for quitting alcohol - The impact of ADHD* on my drinking behaviour - Some of the struggles I’ve faced with socialising while sober - The positive impacts of sobriety on my mental health, fitness and energy - Some of my strategies for maintaining boundaries in social settings (peer-pressure to drink was my biggest fear when quitting) * I’m diagnosed ADHD and am pretty certain I’m AuDHD. Either way, I’m sure there’s a link with my neurodivergence and the alcohol problems I’ve had. Resources (UK) - Your GP is always a good first step - Drinkline: 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm). Drinkline Scotland: 0800 731 4314 - We Are With You: wearewithyou.org.uk - Alcohol Change UK: alcoholchange.org.uk - SMART Recovery: https://smartrecovery.org.uk/ - Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 9177 650 If you’ve got a topic you’d like me to discuss on the show, please send me a message at: https://www.gothboss.co.uk/podcast This podcast is available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gothboss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZPydclnNOdTjbkhP4TxBt Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reset-with-cat-burton/id1826399527 …and wherever else you find your audio podcasts You can find me on: Website: https://www.gothboss.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catburton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gothbosscat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Jul 28

    Why We Settle / Better The Devil You Know

    In this episode I explore why we often settle for less than we want, need or even deserve. Sometimes things are good enough and that’s ok. But if your gut instinct is telling you you’re settling on/for the wrong thing, hopefully this helps. I talk about some of the psychological and societal factors involved and end with some practical tips and questions to help you build a life you love. This episode came from a question a listener sent in. If you’ve got a topic you’d like me to discuss on the show, please send me a message at: https://www.gothboss.co.uk/podcast  This podcast is available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gothboss  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZPydclnNOdTjbkhP4TxBt  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reset-with-cat-burton/id1826399527  …and wherever else you find your audio podcasts You can find me on: Website: https://www.gothboss.co.uk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catburton/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gothbosscat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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If you're overwhelmed, burned out, or feel like the thing you love has started to feel like a burden, you're in the right place. Hey, I'm Cat. Welcome to The Reset. I spent much of my career repeatedly burning out while rising to the top of the career ladder as a founder & CTO. I've led teams, built startups, secured 7-figure funding twice and shipped games and tech to millions of users worldwide. I know exactly what it's like to look as if you've got it all figured out while being utterly depleted and not knowing what to do. Now I'm a burnout coach for founders and leaders. I make content on burnout, stress, energy and sustainable success. I share honest insights and the tools and lessons I wish someone had given me years ago. I work 1:1 with founders and leaders and also provide burnout workshops for organisations, incubators and VCs who want to support their people. Work with me: catburton.co.uk My story: catburton.co.uk/about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Cat Burton
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cat Burton
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    The Reset with Cat Burton