Our forensic careers ask a lot of us—emotionally, mentally, and personally. In this episode, we break down how burnout develops in forensic work, why so many of us don’t recognize it until it’s already impacting our lives, and what sustainable career boundaries actually look like. We share real-world insight and practical strategies to help prevent burnout while continuing to do work that matters.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why burnout in forensic work often goes unnoticed until it’s already costing us

• How seeing the entire year at once changes how you value your time

• Why planning mini-adventures isn’t indulgent—it’s protective

• How scheduling time off in advance reduces guilt, anxiety, and people-pleasing

• Ways intentional planning helps us say no (or pause) to things that hijack our time

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This episode, we get personal. We reflect on our year in forensic business and professional life, sharing what we learned about sustainable goal setting, balancing personal health, and building a thriving career without burning out.

From pivoting products to reaching new audiences, tackling overwhelming projects, and learning the value of automation, we walk you through our real-life experiences with goal setting for forensic professionals.

We discuss:

• How listening to customers and adapting transformed our business

• The importance of protecting our health and personal life while growing professionally

• Strategies for intentional, realistic goal setting that actually works

• The projects and collaborations we’re focusing on in 2026, and how we’re keeping them sustainable

Whether you’re running a forensic team, teaching students, or managing your own forensic career, you’ll get actionable insights on how we structure our goals, reflect on our wins and challenges, and create a business and life that lasts.

Join us as we share our journey, our mistakes, and our strategies — because sustainable success is possible when you protect what matters most.