In this powerful episode, Dr. Payal Beri sits down with Bhavik Shah, a mental health advocate, speaker, and former financial services executive, to explore the real cost of burnout and what it takes to create a workplace culture rooted in psychological safety.What You’ll Learn:The physical and emotional toll of repeated burnout and how to recognize the warning signsHow Bhavik navigated toxic workplace culture as a queer South Asian man in financeWhy benefits and wellness apps are not the solution to workplace wellbeingHow to self-advocate effectively, even when your workplace isn’t ready to listenActionable insights for people managers to build trust and lead with empathyWhether you're a rising professional, a people leader, or someone navigating the pressures of high-performance culture, this episode is your reminder that work should not be miserable. Burnout is not a badge of honor.Resources & Mentions:Visit Bhavik’s website: www.bhavikshah.comExplore Bhavik’s Harvard Business Review articles: https://hbr.org/2022/10/i-survived-a-hate-crime-heres-how-my-company-supported-meConnect with Payal: Follow Dr. Payal Beri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberiSubscribe to Reframing Perspectives on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1 Check out RK Empathy: https://www.rkempathy.com/ Connect with Dr. Payal Beri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberi/Interested in having Dr. Payal Beri speak at your event? https://www.payalberi.com/ Chapters:0:00 – Bhavik Shah’s burnout-to-advocacy journey3:00 – The panic attack that became a turning point6:00 – Why burnout has been normalized in hustle culture9:00 – Navigating corporate gaslighting and identity suppression14:00 – How personal branding pressure fuels burnout22:00 – Why wellness apps and perks miss the point25:00 – What psychological safety really looks like34:00 – Practical tips for people managers and team leads38:00 – Why self-advocacy is essential for mental health41:00 – Final thoughts on building better workplace cultures👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help us continue these important conversations.This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.com

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