The Corporate Burnouts Podcast

Welcome to The Corporate Burnouts—the podcast built for anyone trying to survive (or escape) the corporate grind. Whether you love your job, hate it, or just feel stuck in the endless cycle of meetings and emails, this is your space.Hosted by two ex-corporate besties who’ve been through it all, we’re here to share real stories, practical advice, and plenty of laughs. This podcast is a community. A place where we uplift each other, share hard-earned wisdom, and remind you that you’re not alone in this. Join us each week as we build a corporate support system that actually has your back.

The Corporate Burnouts Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 82 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Corporate Burnouts Podcast, a business show with 82 episodes published.

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  Episode #83

  Why You Get More Done When You're Busy

  Oct 1, 202639 minS1

  Give yourself one task and eight hours, and guess how long it takes? In Episode 83, Mandy Alt and Mandy Holt dig into why you're more productive when you're busy, and slower than molasses when your calendar is wide open. From a viral three-jobs story (that may have been satire) to waiting tables in the weeds, they break down Parkinson's Law, momentum and the voice in your head that negotiates "twenty more minutes." Then they share the simple ways they create a "good busy" on purpose, without burning out. In this episode: Parkinson's Law: why work expands to fill the time you give it Momentum and why sitting down kills your whole evening The self-negotiation trap and procrastination Fake deadlines vs. real commitments Scheduling something every couple of hours and time blocking Asking your boss to hold you accountable How deadlines create clarity and cut perfectionism Stacking errands when you work from home Knowing your next three things A free tip: how AI is finding businesses through blog posts For anyone who procrastinates on slow days, anyone who works from home and struggles to get moving, and anyone who wants to finish work by noon and actually enjoy the rest of the day. New episodes every week for anyone trying to survive (or escape) the corporate grind.

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  Episode #60

  Return to Office in 2026: Why Now?

  Sep 24, 202649 minS1

  If working from home was such a problem, why did it take until 2026 for anyone to say so? In Episode 82, Mandy Alt and Mandy Holt break down the real return-to-office timeline: the 2020 shutdown, the 2021–2022 hot labor market that turned remote work into a hiring perk, the messy 2023 "back to normal" push, and the 2024 layoffs that flipped power back to employers. They get into the theories nobody says out loud, what happens to people hired 100% remote who now live nowhere near an office, and what a commute actually costs once you add it all up. In this episode: A real timeline: 2020 lockdowns to 2026 mandates The real estate and power-and-control theories behind RTO What happens when you're hired fully remote and then told to relocate The hidden cost of commuting: gas, time, clothes and childcare Why "be more productive" isn't a real reason without a system behind it How to negotiate before you comply The stats: 91% of Amazon employees unhappy, 80% of companies losing talent For anyone who got the "come back to the office" email out of nowhere, anyone hired fully remote who's now stuck, and anyone tired of mandates with no real explanation behind them. New episodes every week for anyone trying to survive (or escape) the corporate grind.

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  Episode #81

  The Hidden Financial Cost of Burnout

  Sep 17, 202650 minS1

  Burnout isn't just coming for your health. It's coming for your bank account. In Episode 81, Mandy Alt and Mandy Holt get honest about what burnout really cost them: late-night retail therapy, Target runs that always hit $200, delivery apps, paying for chores they couldn't face, and bills that didn't get paid until the water got shut off. They break down why burnout spending is really escapism, how financial procrastination sneaks in even when the money is there, and how to stop the financial bleed without shaming yourself. In this episode: Retail therapy and stress spending as burnout coping Grocery delivery, DoorDash and why simple tasks feel impossible Outsourcing chores: healthy choice or avoidance? Financial procrastination and paying bills late Automating your bills to cut the mental load Skipped raises and retirement savings on pause How to do a 60–90 day burnout spending audit Why your career can't be your whole identity For anyone who's burned out and watching their card statement tell the story, anyone who "treats themselves" just to get through the week, and anyone ready to take back control of their money. (Not financial advice, just real talk.) Next week: a brand-new episode for anyone trying to survive (or escape) the corporate grind.

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  Episode #80

  Playing Small Is Costing You More Than You Think

  Sep 10, 202644 minS1

  One 30-minute conversation blew up an entire business plan this week — and it started with a ChatGPT prompt at 11 p.m. Mandy and Mandy talk honestly about playing small: staying quiet in meetings when you have the better idea, undercharging because you're "still new," waiting for someone else to tell you you're ready. Mandy Alt shares the $750 website that kicked off her marketing agency and what those years of underpricing actually cost. Mandy Holt breaks down the gut-check question nobody wants to answer: who benefits when you stay small? This one's for anyone in corporate, running a business, or somewhere in between who's been comfortable a little too long. In this episode: the signs you're playing small, where the habit comes from, why imposter syndrome keeps good ideas trapped in your head, the real financial cost of underselling yourself, the "every idea is an ugly baby" rule, keeping a written record of your wins, and the one-size-up challenge to try this week. The prompts from the episode, as promised: "Based on everything I've ever told you, tell me 5 things about me that you've figured out yourself. And don't soften it for me. Tell me straight." And then after it give you your answer, ask it this follow up question. "What pattern do you see in the way that I work now? Predict the next 5 years if nothing changes. Also predict the next 5 years if I fix this one thing." Have a work secret you've never told anyone? Drop it anonymously at thecorporateburnouts.com under the Secrets tab. We'll tell it and we won't tell them it's yours. Follow the show so new episodes land in your feed every Thursday morning.

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  Episode #79

  How To Stop Running Your Business Like A Side Hustle (Featuring Bre K)

  Sep 3, 202659 minS1

  Bre K is back, the "Vanilla Ice of business" returns to talk systems, scaling, and why most side hustles don't make it past year five. We dig into what actually causes businesses to implode (hint: it's not lack of hustle, it's lack of structure), why you should hire before you feel ready, and why betting on yourself is non-negotiable even when your own people are scared for you. Real talk on cash flow, CRMs, and the pain of discipline vs. the pain of regret. Find Bre K: Instagram: @heyitsbrek Website: heyitsbrek.com Subscribe for new episodes of The Corporate Burnouts Podcast every week.

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