In this episode, we tackle the topic of redefining rest and productivity with Marissa McKool, Career and Life Coach. Marissa shares her personal wake up call on the brink of burnout, explores why we are sometimes hesitant to take time off, discusses how supervisors and managers can be more supportive of staff, the intersection of oppressive systems and thoughts on rest, and shares ideas and tips for reshaping our mindset throughout the conversation.

Resources:

• Redefining Rest Podcast Episodes (Marissa's Podcast): Taking a Sick Day and Vacation Brain
• Burnout Recovery Mini-Course (McKool Coaching)
• Addressing Health Worker Burnout The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Building a Thriving Health Workforce 
• Rising Stress and Burnout in Public Health: Results of a National Survey of the Public Health Workforce (de Beaumont and ASTHO) 
• Support for Public Health Workers and Health Professionals (CDC)
• Public Health Workforce Resilience Resource Library (NACCHO)

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