Balm in the burnout

From Values to Action: Rethinking Organizational Wellbeing with Carl Atiya Swanson

In this episode of Balm in the Burnout, host Megan Hadley sits down with creative strategist and systems thinker Carl Atiya Swanson to explore how burnout shows up across sectors—and how values-aligned leadership can transform it. Carl shares his personal story of recovery and what it’s taught him about sustainable change, both individually and organizationally.

Together, they unpack how to notice what's already working, why naming shared values matters, and how to create systems that prioritize people over performance. Whether you're navigating burnout yourself or shaping workplace culture, this episode offers grounded insights and hopeful strategies for building resilience without bypassing the hard stuff.