The Reset with Cat Burton

Cat Burton

If you're overwhelmed, exhausted, burning out, or feel like the thing you love has started to feel like a burden, you're in the right place. Hi, I'm Cat. I'm a burnout and wellbeing coach. I make content on burnout, stress resilience, energy and sustainable success. I share honest insights, real stories and the tools and lessons I wish someone had given me years ago. I spent much of my career repeatedly burning out while rising to the top of the career ladder. I know what it's like to appear you've got it all figured out while being utterly depleted and not knowing what to do. You don't have to struggle alone; we can get through it together. Work with me: catburton.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Oct 20

    Wired but tired? I cut out caffeine for 30 days

    Wired but tired and can’t sleep? I cut out caffeine for 30 days and share what happened to my sleep and energy, plus why tapering beats going cold turkey. I was having 2-3 flat whites a day and black tea every afternoon, which put me well over the recommended 400mg a day. In this video I break down how much caffeine is in your coffee, tea and even “decaf”, what my withdrawal felt like (it was way worse than I expected) and how caffeine can mask the fatigue signals that warn you you’re heading for burnout. If you’re powering through on coffee, constantly tired, or struggling to switch off at night, this might help you decide whether it’s worth looking at your own caffeine habits. References & Links: What is burnout? https://youtu.be/3xiWY3MOXsI How my sobriety journey changed my wellbeing: https://youtu.be/2Q0FWOZ8BYI Chapters: 00:00 The caffeine experiment begins 00:41 Why did I cut out caffeine? 01:15 How much caffeine is in our drinks, and how much is too much? 04:05 What did caffeine withdrawal feel like? 06:04 What changed after I cut out caffeine? 08:01 Is caffeine linked to burnout? 09:28 What surprised me about the process? 10:33 One month later: what do I do now? About Cat Hey, I’m Cat Burton. I’m a burnout & wellbeing coach. 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 wish someone told me years ago. Burnout & Wellbeing Coaching: https://www.catburton.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catburton/ 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. If you have concerns about your health, speak to a doctor before making big changes to your caffeine intake. #caffeinefree #burnout #wellbeing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wired but tired? I cut out caffeine for 30 days
  2. Oct 15

    AI Burnout (Part 3) - productivity & impact on leadership

    AI burnout is a hot topic. If you're struggling with feeling like you get more done yet are busier than ever, find yourself setting alarms for when your AI credits reset, or struggling with how AI is changing leadership…I’m going to give you some coping strategies to help you understand those stressors. Chapters 00:00 Understanding AI Burnout and Productivity Trap 01:43 Stressor: The Productivity Trap 06:01 The Dangers of Tokenmaxxing 11:20 The Price of Tokens and Its Implications 18:35 The Impact of AI on Leadership and our wellbeing References & Links - Video: What is Burnout? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xiWY3MOXsI&t=3s - Blog Post: AI Burnout (All content and stats from this full miniseries): https://www.catburton.co.uk/blog/impact-of-ai-on-burnout - Is AI Profitable Yet? https://isaiprofitable.com/ - Enshittification by Cory Doctorow - https://link.amazon/B0ds1ObPH AI Burnout Mini-Series Part 1: Work, Skills and Planning - https://youtu.be/Zse_zl8J9zU Part 2: Copyright, Ethics & Environment - https://youtu.be/jABjtYgX5SE Part 3: Productivity + Impact on Leadership - https://youtu.be/Tb7o_oNFS4Y 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 & wellbeing coaching: https://www.catburton.co.uk/coaching Support for organisations: https://www.catburton.co.uk/organisations This podcast is also available on audio platforms, just look for The Reset with Cat Burton 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.

    AI Burnout (Part 3) - productivity & impact on leadership
  3. Oct 14

    AI Burnout (Part 2) - copyright, environment & ethics

    If you're struggling with the guilt of using a technology that has such a big environmental impact, worrying about the copyright issues, fretting about this AI bubble we keep hearing about, or concerned about data privacy…I’m going to give you some coping strategies to help you handle those stressors. Chapters 00:00 Understanding AI Burnout: Ethical, Environmental, and Economic Concerns 01:58 Copyright concerns 08:56 The Environmental Impact of AI 14:50 Psychological Safety in AI Workplaces 19:03 Data Privacy in the AI Era 22:52 Navigating the AI Bubble and Economic Uncertainty 27:21 Wrap up and next steps References & Links - Video - What is Burnout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xiWY3MOXsI - Blog Post: AI Burnout (All content and stats from this full miniseries): https://www.catburton.co.uk/blog/impact-of-ai-on-burnout - Duck Duck Go (No AI) Search: http://noai.duckduckgo.com/ AI Burnout Mini-Series Part 1: Work, Skills and Planning - https://youtu.be/Zse_zl8J9zU Part 2: Copyright, Ethics & Environment - https://youtu.be/jABjtYgX5SE Part 3: The Productivity Trap + Impact on Leadership [coming soon] 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 & wellbeing coaching: https://www.catburton.co.uk/coaching Support for organisations: https://www.catburton.co.uk/organisations This podcast is also available on audio platforms, just look for The Reset with Cat Burton 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.

    AI Burnout (Part 2) - copyright, environment & ethics
  4. Oct 12

    AI Burnout (Part 1) - work, skills & planning

    AI burnout is real. If you're struggling to keep up with the pace of change, finding yourself constantly context-switching between AI-driven tasks, or just exhausted trying to figure out where AI fits into how you work…this video will give you some coping strategies to help you handle those stressors. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI Burnout 01:56 Understanding Burnout 03:50 The Impact of AI on Burnout 05:30 Stressor 1: Only the Hard Stuff is Left 13:08 Stressor 2: Multitasking and Context Switching 16:34 Stressor 3: Pace and Planning in AI 19:27 Planning when AI and technology is changing rapidly 23:08 Conclusion and Next Steps References & Links - Video: What is Burnout? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xiWY3MOXsI - Blog Post: AI Burnout (All content and stats from this full mini-series): https://www.catburton.co.uk/blog/impact-of-ai-on-burnout AI Burnout Mini-Series Part 1: Work, Skills and Planning - https://youtu.be/Zse_zl8J9zU Part 2: Copyright, Ethics & Environment [coming soon] Part 3: The Productivity Trap + Impact on Leadership [coming soon] About Cat Hey, I’m Cat Burton. I'm a burnout & wellbeing 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 & wellbeing coaching: https://www.catburton.co.uk/coaching Support for organisations: https://www.catburton.co.uk/organisations This podcast is also available on audio platforms, just look for The Reset with Cat Burton 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.

    AI Burnout (Part 1) - work, skills & planning
  5. Oct 7

    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
  6. Oct 5

    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
  7. Oct 1

    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?

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If you're overwhelmed, exhausted, burning out, or feel like the thing you love has started to feel like a burden, you're in the right place. Hi, I'm Cat. I'm a burnout and wellbeing coach. I make content on burnout, stress resilience, energy and sustainable success. I share honest insights, real stories and the tools and lessons I wish someone had given me years ago. I spent much of my career repeatedly burning out while rising to the top of the career ladder. I know what it's like to appear you've got it all figured out while being utterly depleted and not knowing what to do. You don't have to struggle alone; we can get through it together. Work with me: catburton.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.