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Wellness-Washed | Burnout Truth #21
Episode 2820th January 2026 • Burnoutology • Kelly Swingler
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Hey Burnoutology podsquadders, welcome to another episode of Burnoutology the Podcast, where this week we are talking about 'wellness washed'.

If Burnout was always obvious, we wouldn’t be here.

But one of the most dangerous forms of Burnout I see doesn’t look chaotic, emotional, or messy at all.

It looks calm.

It looks regulated.

It looks like someone who’s done the breathwork, bought the supplements, curated the self-care… and is still quietly shutting down.

Today we’re talking about wellness-washed burnout, and why feeling calmer doesn’t mean you’re actually okay.”

If listening to this episode gets you thinking that, ‘I look fine, but I don’t feel like myself’ - don't add another wellness habit.

Ask a better question. What has my calm cost me?”

Kelly

www.kellyswingler.com

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