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From “It’s Just Stress” to Systemic Risk: Summary of the Latest Burnout Research
Research9/9/26

From “It’s Just Stress” to Systemic Risk: Summary of the Latest Burnout Research

Burnout isn’t a fringe issue – over half of U.S. workers and more than half of leaders report feeling burned out. It’s not “some people can’t hack it”; it’s a structural pattern.

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When Other People’s Stress Lives in Your Nervous System: Emotional Contagion at Work

When Other People’s Stress Lives in Your Nervous System: Emotional Contagion at Work

Sensitive, empathic professionals (in law, engineering, ops, client-facing roles) are more loved, more relied on, and more “used” as emotional shock absorbers – which quietly raises their burnout risk.

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How to Survive When You Can’t Drop Anything: Small Steps to Stay Sane When Work and Home Are Too Much
Practice5/28/26

How to Survive When You Can’t Drop Anything: Small Steps to Stay Sane When Work and Home Are Too Much

There is a particular kind of exhaustion that doesn’t look dramatic from the outside. You’re still working.

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Polina Kodess, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Developmental psychology

Advanced training in human development, adaptation, relationships and psychological functioning across the lifespan.

2018 Licensed in Colorado

Clinical psychologist working with professionals, business owners, couples and families under sustained pressure.

14 yrs Psychological research

From doctoral researcher to senior researcher at a psychology research institute.

Teaching Education & consulting

Programs for attorneys and professional audiences on burnout, conflict resolution and communication.

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