Monday we announced that I am leaving #NPRShortWave in the fall. I am overwhelmed with the outpouring of love from our listeners and the support of my teammates. This isn't a decision I made lightly, but it's the best decision for my mental health and my family.
It's hard to express what the #NPRShortWave team means to me. They are my friends, supporters, and most reliable critics. They had faith in me when I did not. They ARE the show... and that's why it’s so damn good. And why it is so hard to leave.
Creating and sustaining a daily science show is a tremendous amount of work & responsibility. And after 2+ years, I am completely burnt out and I need to step away. I recognize the tremendous amount of privilege inherent in having that option.
I'm talking openly about this bc I think it's important to be transparent about mental health. As time went on, I started losing parts of myself. The responsibility to do right by our listeners surpassed my responsibility to myself and my partner. And that is not okay.
Not everyone has the option to choose themselves over an unhealthy job. Or to ask for help. But if you do, I implore you to choose yourself. Success means nothing if it is the only thing.
I am happy to say I am doing better these days. And I am so thankful for the support of the #NPRShortWave team and our listeners. I will be cherishing these last few months we have together. Let’s get weird, nerds.
WOW the response to this has been so lovely. I was pretty nervous about posting it so THANK you. For those of you asking me what I'm doing next, I'm not sure yet! But I'll let you know when I do❤️.
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