Episode 22: Burnout is Real

09/06/2025 9 min
Episode 22: Burnout is Real

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Send us a textIn the logistics world, burnout isn’t a buzzword — it’s a daily reality.In this episode of Holding the Line: A Logistics at a Crossroads Podcast, Gia gets personal and real about the emotional and physical toll of nonstop shifts, unpredictable schedules, and the pressure to always perform. From her own experience in shift work to the unspoken culture that normalizes exhaustion, this is a conversation many logistics professionals have lived — but few have voiced.You’ll hear:How burnout seeps beyond the workplace into home, health, and identityWhy “5 days off” often means 5 days of catching up, not recoveryWhat shift workers wish their managers truly understoodFour actionable ways employers can address burnout before it breaks teamsThis is more than a wellness chat — it’s a wake-up call for the industry to finally prioritize people alongside productivity.Support the show🎧 New episodes every week. Follow Logistics at a Crossroads on your favorite podcast platform. 📬 Want to connect? Find me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reginahunter Visit the blog: giakat.blogspot.com

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