Kimberley explores burnout with her guest, chartered psychologist and senior psychology lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, Dr. Peter Olusoga. When does chronic stress tip over into burnout? And what can you do about it?
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The Complex team:
Host: Kimberley Wilson
Guest: Dr Peter Olusoga
Producer: Kirsten Lass
Assistant Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke
Researcher: Grace Revill
Science Editor: Rami Tzabar
Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable
Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey
Digital Lead: Richard Berry
Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene
And for BBC Sounds:
Commissioning Producer: Izzy Lee-Poulton
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
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Published on Wednesday, 17th December 2025.
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