The Corporate Burnouts Podcast

Quitting Corporate? Let's Talk About Health Insurance!

Confused about health insurance after leaving corporate? You're not alone. In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Zimmerman, an independent employee benefits broker with 15+ years of experience helping small businesses and individuals navigate the world of health insurance. Whether you're leaving a 9-to-5, starting a business, or just trying to make sense of the marketplace, this episode is your cheat sheet. We cover: * The Affordable Care Act (ACA) explained in plain English * How tax credits work and who actually qualifies * Why you need a marketplace local broker, not an 800 number * The difference between marketplace plans and employer group plans * Missouri's Chamber Benefit Plan (and how to find something similar in your state) * Prescriptions, networks, and the questions most people forget to ask Rachel also shares the story behind her women's scuba diving club, Midwest Mermaids Scuba, and her brand-new podcast, Dive Like a Girl, launching June 1st. This one is packed with real, actionable information that could change how you think about your coverage and maybe even give you the permission you need to take the leap. How to find Rachel: Instagram - @midwestmermaidsscuba / @thehealthinsurancelady Websites - https://zimmermanbenefits.com/ [https://zimmermanbenefits.com/] & https://midwestmermaids.com/ [https://midwestmermaids.com/]

Why You Can't Stop Procrastinating (And What to Actually Do About It)

We'll be honest, one of us procrastinated on her own podcast class about podcasting. And that's exactly how this episode happened. This week, the Mandys get real about procrastination: why we do it, why we can't seem to stop, and the tips and tricks we're actually putting into practice. No judgment. We're both works in progress. We get into: * Why procrastination isn't laziness — it's often fear, overwhelm, perfectionism, or ADHD * The dopamine hit of the deadline and why some of us genuinely do our best work under pressure * Why the "eat that frog" method and waking up at 5am won't work for everyone * The brain dump + time blocking combo that's actually making a difference * How to use a secondary calendar to stop your week from blowing up on Thursday * Why setting deadlines, even fake ones, changes everything * The resentment connection: why you're putting off that task at work (hint: it might be a sign) * The bite-sized piece method for massive projects you keep avoiding * Why procrastinating on things that don't have deadlines is punishing future you * How to take the shame out of the way your brain actually works 🔒 Share your corporate secrets anonymously at thecorporateburnouts.com⭐ Subscribe & leave a review — it means more than you know!

From Criticism to Growth: Rethinking Feedback

Whether you're the boss or the employee, giving and receiving feedback is one of the hardest parts of any workplace, and nobody teaches you how to do it. This week, the Mandys break down a real-life corporate nightmare: a manager who calls out his entire team on a weekly group call, gets called out himself for it, and completely falls apart. From there, the conversation goes deep on what actually makes feedback land, and what makes it blow up in everyone's face. They cover: * Why bad bosses use feedback as an outlet for frustration (and how to spot it) * The "praise in public, coach in private" rule and when to break it * How to give feedback that actually changes behavior vs. just venting * What to ask your team before you ever give feedback * How to separate the delivery from the content when feedback is given badly * The mindset shift that turns even the worst feedback into real growth If you've ever had a boss who couldn't take what they dished out, managed someone who shuts down at the first sign of criticism, or just want to get better at this stuff, this episode is for you. The Corporate Burnouts is your no-BS, real-talk podcast for anyone who's ever wanted to quit, already quit, or is somewhere in between. New episodes every week. Follow so you never miss one.

Burnout Explained: Brain, Body, and Stress Response (Featuring Jessica Maguire)

We've talked about burnout a lot. But this week, we brought in someone who can explain why it's happening in your body — at a biological level. International bestselling author and physiotherapist Jessica Maguire joins the Mandys to break down the nervous system science behind burnout, and honestly? Everything finally makes sense. This episode covers: * What the vagus nerve actually is and why it controls so much more than you think * Why burnout isn't a willpower problem — it's a physiology problem * The "hot water" analogy that perfectly explains how we end up completely depleted * Why the freeze response gets unfairly judged (and why it's not weakness) * The physical symptoms of burnout you're probably not connecting to your job — gut issues, brain fog, immune problems, loss of libido, and more * How to start regulating your nervous system if you're already deep in it * Why play — yes, actual play — is one of the most powerful recovery tools * The role of shame, perfectionism, and overachieving in keeping you stuck Jessica has trained over 25,000 people through her nervous system programs and her book The Nervous System Reset has been published in 9+ languages. This one is packed. Find Jessica: Website: https://www.jessicamaguire.com/ [https://www.jessicamaguire.com/] Instagram: @repairing_the_nervous_system Purchase her book (The Nervous System Reset): https://bit.ly/4w5kNpi [https://bit.ly/4w5kNpi] Submit your anonymous corporate secrets: https://www.thecorporateburnouts.com/secrets [https://www.thecorporateburnouts.com/secrets]Subscribe & leave us a review!

The Truth About Severance Packages

Layoffs are happening. Are you ready? This week, Mandy & Mandy get into one of the most important, and most overlooked, conversations in your career: how to negotiate your severance package. Most people sign whatever is handed to them in that emotionally charged moment. Turns out? That's exactly what they're counting on. We break down: Why you should never sign your severance package on the spot What's actually on the table (hint: it's not just cash — think insurance, equity, laptops, and more) How to approach the negotiation based on your personality type, even if you hate conflict Red flags that mean it's time to lawyer up Why quitting before you get fired might be costing you thousands The NDA situation you didn't know could work against you As always, zero judgment, full chaos, real talk. Submit your anonymous severance story at  https://www.thecorporateburnouts.com/secrets [https://www.thecorporateburnouts.com/secrets] and don't forget to share with a friend and leave a review!