In Her Climate
Season 1
by Cynthia Leung & Bee Hui Yeh
When your job is your purpose, a rough day at work can easily spiral into an existential crisis. Cynthia and Bee peel back another layer of their core pillars: culture, climate, and career and open up about their personal experiences with burnout. Follow us at @inherclimate on IG. Subscribe here to get access to our episodes as soon as they’re released: https://forms.gle/FDVBdbFPoq Key Discussion Points 01:30 – Defining Burnout: Apathy vs. Overwhelm 02:45 – Cynthia’s Story: Impossible Deadlines, Broken Commitments 06:00 – Bee’s Story: Value Misalignment in the Energy Sector & Standouts for Earth Day 09:30 – The Warning Signs: Overcommitting, Lack of Contingencies, and Distraction 11:30 – Looking Ahead: How We Begin the Road to Recovery
This conversation explores the high achiever trap, its roots in upbringing and insecurity, and how it leads to burnout. Bee and Cynthia share personal stories, reflect on societal pressures, and discuss strategies for sustainable achievement and self-worth. Follow us at @inherclimate on IG Subscribe here to get access to our episodes as soon as they’re released: https://forms.gle/FDVBdbFPoqQb8bB79 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the high achiever trap 01:28 Defining the high achiever trap 02:01 Roots in childhood insecurity and family expectations 03:29 The importance of success metrics in achievement 04:17 Impact of systemic and cultural pressures 07:33 Career impact and personal identity 08:30 The danger of tying success to self-worth 09:16 The cycle of infinite achievement 11:12 Building security and self-confidence 12:54 The identity trap and work as self 13:35 Chasing milestones and burnout 15:24 Awareness and action to break the trap 16:07 Parenting and role modeling success 17:24 Balancing achievement and curiosity 19:00 Closing thoughts and open questions
What belongs in an introduction? How do we decide who we are and what makes us valuable? When we answer the question "Who am I?" who is that answer really for? And how would you introduce yourself if you were speaking not to a résumé but to another human being? In this debut episode, Bee and Cynthia explore their personal and professional journeys in sustainability, discussing themes of identity, work-life balance, and the challenges of burnout. They reflect on their experiences, the importance of self-discovery, and the need to navigate the complexities of their roles in both their careers and personal lives. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of understanding one's values and the ongoing journey of self-awareness. Follow us at @inherclimate on IG Subscribe here to get access to our episodes as soon as they’re released: https://forms.gle/FDVBdbFPoqQb8bB79