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Ending Burnout Culture since 2019

FRIED’s official hashtag is #endburnoutculture. The unofficial one? #peewhenyouneedtopee.

FRIED has been providing relief for the burnt out population since 2019. With seasons 1-10, Cait focused on burnout recovery in the individual. In season 11 (2026), the focus moved to organizational burnout.

Cait’s style is direct, funny, and research based. In addition to solo episodes, Cait uses FRIED to introduce you to some of today’s top thought leaders in the world of organizational design, culture, and leadership.

Tune in weekly for your own burnout prevention and to help #endburnoutculture for all.

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MEET
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Cait is a burnout aficionado both by personal and professional experience. As a healthcare practitioner running a private practice, Cait burnt out and that lead her down a rabbit hole of research and a new degree (on how stress affects every system of the body). Those things evolved into a book (with another coming!), this podcast, over 200 keynotes, and countless social media posts, articles, blogs, and book contributions.

She’s irreverent. She swears (so, earmuffs). She is direct, with care. She’s obsessed with ending burnout culture and wants you to #peewhenyouneedtopee.

  • Life Changing

    When I say this podcast changed my life, it is not an understatement. I was so burnt out! Then I got coaching from Cait and kept listening to the pod and I’m in such a better place 7 months later. I’m so grateful for this amazing resource and for Cait helping me get my life back in alignment.

    - K Scroggin

    Founder, GenWHY Speaking and Consulting

  • Burnout For Everyone!

    I’m a physician, speaker and burnout expert (with my own little burnout podcast!) so truth be told, I don’t always listen to other burnout podcasts - but this one is the exception, because it is SO DARN FABULOUS!!! Cait is no-nonsense, raw, real, whip-smart and echoes so much of my own journey. This podcast will make you think about burnout in different ways, evaluate your own values and quirks and curiosities that make you YOU. More than just a burnout podcast, it’s a window into understanding who you truly are and what kind of life will ultimately make you happy.

    – Dr Zarya
    Outsmart Burnout Podcast

  • "So Good"

    I have listened to so many of these episodes. Despite not experiencing burnout, they hit on so many life and mental health concerns. Cait nearly always makes sure to leave us with some real-life actionable step that real people can take. The Tess Brigham episode is one of my favorites! I learned so much about the perspectives of different generations. I feel like I have a better understanding of and empathy for myself, my children, even my Gen Alpha students. So worth your time!

    - C. Denuccio