About BURNT by Madison Utendahl

Burnout doesn’t announce itself—it creeps in. First, it’s exhaustion you call “normal.” Then comes the apathy, brain fog, and the sense that nothing you do is ever enough.

BURNT is for anyone stuck in that cycle—or trying to avoid it. This isn’t about quick fixes or shallow self-care. Burnout doesn’t happen overnight, and it won’t be cured with a massage and green juice. It’s tied to self-worth, identity, and the systems we’re conditioned to survive in.

Here, I share essays, research, and real insights on understanding, preventing, and recovering from burnout. If you’re tired of sacrificing yourself for a career or life that doesn’t give back, subscribe to BURNT. Your peace is worth it.