Ep.5: What therapists know about burnout

With Josh Jonas 

Josh is the Clinical Director at the Village Institute for Psychotherapy, and podcast host of Punk Rock Therapy. On this episode, he discusses the pervasive issue of burnout in the tech industry. Josh works with high-performing clients who have extensively communicated the cultural pressure to be busy as a measure of worth, noting an increase in workplace issues due to constant optimization and the impact of COVID-19. Josh emphasizes that burnout often stems from self-imposed hyper-productivity and the need for external validation. He suggests that therapy can help individuals recognize and address these deep-seated beliefs. Jonas also advocates for self-care practices and the importance of finding value outside of work.