coaching for public health burnout It’s time to lose the stress & reclaim your life
You give so much to everyone around you—your job, your career, your family, and your community. Now it’s time to prioritize yourself. Through coaching designed to address the unique challenges women in public health face, I’m here to help you reclaim your time, joy, and confidence.
Empowering women in public health to break free from burnout
If you’re a driven, high-achieving woman in public health who’s feeling like you’re running on empty, I see you. You care deeply about the work you do, but the constant demands have you stuck in a cycle of stress and exhaustion. Here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be this way.
I’ve worked with women just like you to break free from burnout, set guilt-free boundaries, and design a life they genuinely enjoy—without sacrificing the impact they’re so passionate about.
Ready to rewrite your story? Let’s make it happen.
Meet Marissa McKool, MPHThe Public Health Burnout Coach
I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck in burnout. In 2017, after a decade in public health, I hit my breaking point. My mom nearly died, I moved home to care for her, went through a breakup, and stepped into a leadership role that combined three jobs into one. I tried everything—exercise, therapy, sleep—but nothing helped. My health suffered, stress consumed me, and I felt like I was losing myself.
That’s when I found coaching, and it changed everything. I learned how to set boundaries, manage stress, and reclaim my time—without sacrificing my impact. I used those tools to help with the realities of public health leadership and had more energy, balance, and joy. Now, I’m here to help you do the same.
What makes my approach different?
I combine firsthand experience with evidence-based strategies and feminist coaching principles. Because I’ve lived them, I understand the challenges public health professionals face. My coaching doesn’t just help you manage stress—it gives you the tools to eliminate burnout for good.
In just three months, my clients achieved incredible results, including:
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25%
reduction in stress in just 3 months
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40%
increase in rest while working fewer nights and weekends
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50%
cut in night and weekend work
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30%
decrease in feelings of dread and anxiety
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100%
focus on prioritizing health, family, and passions—without guilt
Living the life you love starts here
Picture this: you leave work before 5 PM guilt-free, savor relaxed dinners with your family, and wake up feeling energized—not weighed down by stress or exhaustion.
That kind of transformation isn’t just a dream—it’s what my 1:1 coaching program delivers. Here’s what’s included:
Clarity & direction: We’ll identify what’s draining you and create a plan to reduce stress and bring back a sense of balance—without compromising the career you’ve built.
Weekly 1:1 coaching: I’ll help you navigate stress as it happens so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling in control.
Personalized practice tools: Between sessions, you’ll use simple, research-backed techniques to manage stress in real time and shift unhelpful thought patterns.
And the support doesn’t stop once you complete the program. As an alum, you’ll gain access to exclusive benefits like a curated course catalog and live workshops so you can keep growing long after the program ends.
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“I feel honored to have gotten to work with Marissa over the past few years as my coach. She is compassionate, kind, and relatable while also being direct, focused, and strategic. I value every minute of my time with her.”
Sarah Han, MPH
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“Getting coached by Marissa was one of the best investments I've ever made in myself. I have developed a skill set that allows me to create rest in every aspect of my life, enjoy my day-to-day work more deeply, and achieve my goals. I appreciated her ability to challenge my limiting beliefs in such a compassionate yet powerful way.”
Jessica Ross, MPH
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“With Marissa's support, I am more grounded, creative, and invested in my role and better equipped to prioritize taking the rest I need and deserve. I went from being stressed and anxious to setting boundaries and creating opportunities to rest.”
Lynda Krisowaty, MHS
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“Completing the six-month coaching program is one of my greatest accomplishments. Marissa’s ability to communicate a shared experience throughout public health made me feel heard and seen more than I had in years. I feel like a new version of myself.”
Gina Grayson
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“Since working with Marissa, I’ve adopted wellness as a new way of life. I’ve lost 20 pounds (my doctor is impressed!), but more importantly, I feel healthier and better overall. I take better care of myself and my family and am finally pursuing dreams I’d put on the backburner for years due to overwork, overwhelm, and burnout.”
Aspen Higgins, MPH, CPH
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“Working with Marissa is game-changing! I have a better work/life balance, have met multiple professional and personal goals and have built self-trust. I would recommend her coaching to anyone working in PH!”
Marie-Claire Conlin, MSc
