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Most people think getting leaner is always better… but that's not true. In this episode, the guys break down why staying ultra-lean year-round can actually make you look worse, feel worse, and hurt your long-term health. From unrealistic body fat expectations to the pressure created by social media and fitness culture, they explain why the "ideal physique" is often misunderstood—and what actually looks better in real life. If you've been chasing lower body fat thinking it's the answer… this might completely change your perspective. The Spring Bundle: Symmetry ($187), Prime ($107), Advanced Training Techniques Guide ($47) all for $147 (over 50% off) mapsmarch.com This Episode is brought to you by Butcher Box ! ⇨⇨go to butcherbox.com/mindpump No Code New users will receive their choice between free Chicken Breast for a year, shrimp for a year or ground beef for life! This Episode is also brought to you by Manukora Honey ! ⇨⇨go to manukora.com/MINDPUMP Use code MINDPUMP and save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Eight Sleep exists to improve your sleep through cutting-edge technology - and the Pod 5 is the latest generation of their signature product.Pod 5 is the newest generation of their signature product, the Pod, a smart mattress cover that you place right on top of your existing mattress. It automatically regulates your body temperature throughout the night, independently for each side of the bed. The result? Up to one full hour of additional quality sleep per night.The best part is that you still get 30 days to try it at home and return it if you don't like it - but I am confident you will love it. Trust me, your body will thank you for this investment in better sleep. Use my code MINDPUMP at eightsleep.com/mindpump for up to $350 off the Pod 5 Ultra" eightsleep.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP (00:00) Intro & Opening Banter (10:30) Happiness, Dopamine & Why Giving Feels Better (20:45) Materialism, Debt Culture & Chasing Status (30:15) Listener Coaching #1: Losing 135lbs & Burnout (45:30) Why You Need a "Recovery Season" After Transformation (01:00:00) Training Less to Gain More Energy (01:10:30) Rebuilding Your Relationship with Food & Body (01:20:30) Imposter Syndrome & Coaching While Still Growing (01:30:00) Listener Coaching #2: Balancing Cardio & Strength (01:40:30) Listener Coaching #3: Overtraining, Lifestyle & Longevity (01:50:30) Listener Coaching #4: Fat Gain, Hormones & Reverse Dieting (02:05:30) Final Takeaways & Outro
In this episode, Kyle introduces musician and Chek Institute trainee Adam Fallen, an advanced BioGeometry student trained under the late Dr. Robert Gilbert. Fallen recounts growing up in Charleston's School of the Arts, starting guitar at 12, gigging professionally by 15, touring with Clay Aiken at 18, moving to New York, and performing with Queen Latifah at the Super Bowl while also touring with major pop artists. Burnout and health issues on the road led him to holistic medicine, ayahuasca, Stanislav Grof's birth-trauma ideas, and ultimately Paul Chek's teachings. He describes a BioGeometry intervention that restored his hearing, deeper study of EMFs and “centering” quality, and how BioGeometry improved the host's sleep and home environment. Fallen explains moving from LA to Austin after New Zealand building-biology study, fires, and illness, then outlines his upcoming book EARS (Energy, Awareness, Rhythm, Sauce), his Fallen Frequency Podcast, and a free energy assessment offer. Connect with Adam here: Instagram Fallen Frequency From Kyle: The Community is coming! Click here to learn more Our Sponsors: Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy. Go to Lucy.co/KKP and use promo code (KKP) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy offers FREE SHIPPING and has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind. These are the b3 bands I was talking about. They are amazing, I highly recommend incorporating them into your movement practice. Connect with Kyle: I'm back on Instagram, come say hey @kylekingsbu Twitter: @kingsbu Our Farm Initiative: @gardenersofeden.earth Odysee: odysee.com/@KyleKingsburypod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kyle-Kingsbury Kyle's Website: www.kingsbu.com - Gardeners of Eden site If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe & leave a 5-star review with your thoughts!
Text Me!Burnout has a sneaky way of making sobriety feel harder than it needs to be.When your nervous system is overwhelmed, everything feels heavier, cravings get louder, patience gets shorter, and your ability to cope without alcohol feels shaky.In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I get practical about self-care — not as a luxury, but as a daily recovery tool that keeps your sobriety steady and your relapse prevention plan strong.If you've been feeling off, tired, or stretched thin, this episode will help you reset without overwhelming yourself.This episode is a RE-RELEASE.In This Episode, You'll Learn• why burnout makes sobriety feel harder than it actually is • how self-care supports relapse prevention and emotional stability • five simple self-care pillars you can build using baby steps • how habit stacking makes self-care realistic and sustainable • Why sleep is one of the most important tools for mental health and sobriety • how to regulate anxiety through better rest and routine • how to create decompression time without guilt • how to set boundaries that protect your sobrietyA Reminder for Your Sobriety JourneySelf-care isn't extra.It's what makes sobriety sustainable.When you take care of yourself first, everything else tends to run better — your mood, your relationships, your patience, and your ability to stay alcohol-free.Resources & Support Mentioned:Sobriety Circle — ongoing support for women exploring alcohol-free livingSober Breakthrough Session — personalized guidance from a sobriety coach1:1 Sober Coaching Free tools for navigating the first 30 days without alcoholThe After-Emotional Sobriety ProgramGain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free!Thank you for tuning in!Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast.Connect w/ Courtney:InstagramJoin the Sobriety CircleApply for 1:1 CoachingOrder the Sober Vibes Book
Are you actually unmotivated, or just overstimulated? If you're a high-achieving, career-driven person trying to balance work, training, and your health – but constantly feel distracted, tired, or inconsistent – this episode is for you. In today's modern, always-connected world, your brain is under constant stimulation from social media, notifications, work demands, and endless information. The result? Burnout, decision fatigue, and the feeling that you “just can't get it together.” But I am here to assure you that you don't have a motivation problem, you have an overstimulation problem. In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we break down how overstimulation impacts your focus, energy, and consistency, and how to reset your nervous system so you can show up for your health without forcing it.
Aujourd'hui, je vous propose un épisode bonus spécial burn-out sur le podcast Pourquoi pas moi avec un le Dr Stéphane Resimont.Comme vous le savez depuis mon burnout en 2019, j'ai à coeur de comprendre ce qui nous mène au burnout et également comment s'en relever durablement.Dans cet épisode, le Dr Resimont apporte un éclairage complémentaire et précieux.Il nous explique qu'il existe que le burnout n'est pas un mal psychiatrique mais endocrinien, et cette approche peut tout changer car cela signifie qu'on peut s'en sortir rapidement.Nous avons également explorés certaines causes telles que certaines carences.Nous avons profité de ses vacances pour faire l'interview car il a un agenda surchargé, donc veuillez excuser les bruits de plage que vous pourrez entendre parfois derrière lui.Je te souhaite une très belle écoute
You're not just working hard… you might be working yourself to death.If your job is your identity, that's a red flag.In this episode of *The Real Story*, Dr. Phil breaks down how high performers get trapped chasing self-worth through work — and why it's costing you your health, relationships, and peace of mind.• Burnout, anxiety, poor sleep• Addiction to productivity and “getting things done”• Higher risk of heart attack and strokeThis isn't success. It's a trap.
Grace & Grit Podcast: Helping Women Everywhere Live Happier, Healthier and More Fit Lives
You can't thrive if you're running on empty. Years of giving, performing, and pushing through leave many women over 40 depleted physically and emotionally. This episode explores how to recognize deep burnout in midlife, rebuild reserves through sleep, nutrition, movement, and boundaries, and move from survival mode to nourishment during perimenopause and beyond. If you want to take this work deeper, grab my book The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness. ✨ It's the roadmap midlife women are using to lead themselves powerfully in the health arena and beyond. Available now at https://theconsistencycode.com
In this episode of Daily Creative, we explore the often-overlooked link between our environment, memory, and creative potential. We kick off with the story of Cicero and ancient memory techniques, dive deep with 6-time USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis (author of Everyday Genius) on the method of loci (the "memory palace"), and unpack the science behind our Indoor Epidemic with Dr. John LaPuma. Together, we consider how modern life—filled with screens and boxed-in routines—could be diminishing our ability to think, create, and lead at our best.Nelson shares how anyone can build a powerful memory through intentional practice, breaking the myth that memory champions are simply born, not made. Dr. LaPuma explains how our brains and bodies weren't designed for today's screen-centered, indoor existence, and offers tactical ways to reclaim our creative clarity and restore focus—many of which involve getting out in nature. Throughout the episode, we connect these ideas back to leadership, reminding ourselves and listeners that great communication, creativity, and strategy start with meaning, not just data.Five Key Learnings from the Episode:Memory is Trainable. Extraordinary recall isn't just an inborn gift; with techniques like the memory palace, anyone can expand their capacity to remember and connect ideas.The Brain Needs Meaning, Not Just Data. Raw facts aren't sticky—stories, images, and emotional connections make information memorable and impactful in creative work and leadership.Environment Is Everything. Burnout and creative stagnation aren't character flaws; they're often environmental. Our brains thrive on sensory-rich, varied surroundings—not fluorescent lights and screens.Nature as a Creative Reset. Just 17 minutes a day spent intentionally in a green or blue space can boost creativity, clear mental fog, and improve overall well-being.Small Shifts, Huge Gains. Simple steps—like morning light exposure, breaks to look at distant horizons, and screen-free evenings—can restore mental energy and unlock new creative potential.Get full interviews and bonus content for free! Just join the list at DailyCreativePlus.com.Mentioned in this episode:Apply for Creative Leader Roundtable Leading creative people is rewarding, but it can also feel isolating. That's why I've started Creative Leader Roundtable, a private community where leaders like you connect monthly to get practical insights, honest feedback, and real encouragement. You'll leave every round table with fresh perspective and tactical ideas. You can apply right away. So if you lead a team of talented people, go check us out at CreativeLeader.net, because creative work deserves brave leadership.
BONUS: How to Build Teams That Think, Own, and Execute Without Burnout What if the problem isn't your people—but how your leadership shows up? In this episode, Sid Jashnani unpacks how Agile thinking, EOS (the Entrepreneurial Operating System), and his DELTA Delegation Ladder can help leaders build teams that truly own outcomes, execute without micromanagement, and grow the business—without burning out leaders or teams. The Breaking Point: When Smart People Don't Own Outcomes "I realized that I was the system, I was the bottleneck. And I was the one orchestrating everything. And if I were to step away for just going for dinner with my family, I would still get a call from someone." Around 2014, Sid was running a thriving systems integration company with great people—people he trusted and loved working with. But they weren't owning outcomes. They were busy, but not always productive. Every decision fell back on Sid, and when the calls kept coming during family dinners, he started responding with irritation and sarcasm—a leadership pattern he knew was unsustainable. That moment of self-awareness became the catalyst for change. Sid realized the problem wasn't his team's competence; it was his inability to get them aligned, accountable, and clear on expectations. That's when he discovered EOS—a business operating system created by Gino Wickman that orchestrates how you set priorities, run meetings, connect with your team, and track your numbers. Over the next few years, implementing EOS across his organization brought the clarity, accountability, and discipline his business needed. Where Agile and EOS Overlap: Trust Through Structure "The real overlap is trust through structure. If there's no structure, then I'm not accountable to you. I can do whatever." Sid sees deep parallels between Agile and EOS. Both are allergic to hero culture. Both push decisions as close to the work as possible. Both rely on cadence—sprints, weekly meetings, daily stand-ups—to create rhythm without micromanagement. And both use visibility, numbers, and scorecards to keep teams aligned. But the real overlap, as Sid frames it, is trust through structure. In EOS, teams are structured through an accountability chart: who owns what outcome, who reports to whom, and how success is defined for each role. Without that structure, accountability becomes optional, and without accountability, trust never forms. Sid connects this directly to Patrick Lencioni's The Five Dysfunctions of a Team—where trust sits at the base of the pyramid, enabling healthy conflict, commitment, accountability, and ultimately results. The key anti-pattern Sid warns about: people picking only the comfortable parts of a system and relaxing the parameters so much that it becomes "SOS—Sid's Operating System—which is just an emergency call for help." In this episode, we also refer to Traction, by Gino Wickman, a foundational book for Sid in his career. The DELTA Delegation Ladder: From Command-and-Control to Co-Founder Mode "Delegation fails because leaders skip levels." Sid introduces his DELTA Delegation Ladder—a five-level framework for understanding where your team members sit and how to delegate accordingly: D — Do as I say: Pure execution of instructions. Sid notes this level is increasingly being replaced by AI. E — Explore the possible solutions: Research and present options, but the leader still makes the decision. Also increasingly delegable to AI. L — Lead with a recommendation: The entry point for real human value. The person researches, forms a hypothesis, and recommends a path forward. Sid considers this the minimum hiring bar. T — Take action with oversight: The person takes decisions and acts, keeping the leader in the loop. Trust has been built through coaching and mentoring. A — Autonomous execution: Co-founder mode. The person owns the outcome end-to-end. Full trust, full ownership. Delegation fails when leaders skip levels—expecting someone at "D" to operate at "A." It also fails when leaders abdicate rather than delegate, throwing someone into a role without investing time in coaching, clarifying expectations, or showing them what "great" looks like. As Sid puts it: delegation only works if you spend time with the person you're delegating to. Remote Teams: Written Clarity Beats Verbal Alignment "Trust comes from predictability, not proximity. I can be 1,000 miles across the world from you and trust you, because I can predict what your actions are gonna be." For distributed and cross-timezone teams, Sid's non-negotiables are clear: get good at writing, and over-communicate. Written clarity beats verbal alignment every time, especially across cultures where tone and directness vary widely—from British politeness to Dutch directness. Over-communication isn't a flaw; it's the standard for remote teams. Without it, accountability vanishes and culture erodes. Sid points out that trust in remote settings comes from predictability—can you predict that someone will hit their milestones, complete their to-dos, and follow through?—not from physical proximity. Someone sitting next to you who consistently misses deadlines will never earn your trust, while someone across the world who reliably delivers will. Self-reflection Question: Where on the DELTA Delegation Ladder are the people you're currently delegating to—and are you investing the time and coaching they need to move up, or are you skipping levels and hoping for miracles? About Sid Jashnani Sid is a founder, operator, and growth advisor who scaled a systems integration firm into a portfolio of IT businesses. After struggling with delegation and predictability, EOS transformed how he led. Through Outgrow, Sid helps founders drive 15–30% predictable growth with disciplined execution and proactive customer communication. You can link with Sid Jashnani on LinkedIn. You can also read his weekly newsletter, Leadership Bytes Weekly on Substack.
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede, author of "Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: A Powerful Plan to Improve Mood, Overcome Anxiety, and Protect Memory for a Lifetime of Optimal Mental Health."
Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede is the author of "Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: A Powerful Plan to Improve Mood, Overcome Anxiety, and Protect Memory for a Lifetime of Optimal Mental Health." She links diet to the mental health crisis and dementia risk. Ede explains that conventional psychiatric training ignored nutrition, and she later incorporated dietary strategies alongside medication and psychotherapy after personal health experiences. She emphasizes focusing on metabolic and nutritional quality—especially stabilizing blood sugar and insulin—rather than simplistic plant-vs-animal messaging. She argues some animal foods are needed for brain nutrients like B12 and EPA/DHA. She discusses ketogenic diets as a way to lower insulin, produce ketones, improve brain energy, and reduce inflammation, citing case reports and a study of hospitalized patients where many improved and 44% reached remission. She critiques nutrition epidemiology as unreliable and outlines three “quiet” dietary tiers: whole-food low-glycemic, ketogenic, and carnivore, plus practical issues like electrolytes and gradual transition.
In this Unfiltered episode of Fixing Healthcare, Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr sit down with cardiologist and mindfulness expert Dr. Jonathan Fisher for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, strategy and the future of physician influence in American medicine. The discussion begins with a challenge to a popular point of view: that empathy, transparency and trust make for an effective leader in medicine. While those qualities matter, Dr. Pearl argues that healthcare also requires strategic thinking, operational discipline and the ability to align people around a common direction. In medicine, says Dr. Fisher, many physicians are taught how to care for patients but not how to lead organizations. From there, the conversation expands into the deeper reasons doctors so often remain subordinate to administrators, why burnout makes strategy harder to execute and why the economics of healthcare continue to reward treatment more than prevention. Some of the key ideas discussed: Empathy is necessary, but not sufficient. Healthcare often treats empathy and trust as the highest forms of leadership. Pearl argues that great leaders also need strategic thinking, financial understanding and operational skill. Doctors are rarely trained to lead. Fisher and Pearl discuss how physicians are taught to avoid mistakes and follow established pathways, not necessarily to take strategic risks. Burnout undermines strategy. A burned-out workforce may struggle to understand, trust or implement leadership goals. Fisher notes that wellness programs can help individuals cope, but they cannot substitute for fixing the systemic forces driving exhaustion. Primary care remains undervalued. Pearl argues that fee-for-service medicine fails to reward prevention. Until payment models shift toward capitation and long-term disease control, primary care will continue to be under-supported despite its central importance. Strategy without implementation goes nowhere. The group explores the difference between setting a vision and making it real. Pearl argues that healthcare too often suffers from one or the other: plans with no execution or action without coherent strategy. Physicians need broader leadership development. To reclaim influence over the future of medicine, doctors will need more than clinical expertise. They will need training in finance, organizational behavior, incentives and the mechanics of large-scale change. The future of medicine will be collaborative. As generative AI takes on more algorithmic tasks, doctors who succeed will not be the ones who resist change but those who learn to combine clinical judgment, human connection and technological support. Pressure changes performance. Using examples from the Winter Olympics, Fisher explains how elite performers can “freeze” when stress overrides instinct. The same phenomenon can happen in medicine when clinicians are forced into high-stakes moments without the right preparation or support. Machines don't freeze. That observation leads to one of the episode's most provocative questions: if AI and robotics continue to improve, will certain technical tasks eventually be performed more reliably by machines than by humans under pressure? Competition should lead to unity, not division. In the closing segment, the discussion broadens from sports to society with a question from Jeremy Corr, offering the patient's point of view. Pearl argues that high-level competition should ultimately strengthen collective purpose, whether in athletics, healthcare or public life. For more unfiltered conversation, listen to the full episode and explore these related resources: ‘Just One Heart' (Jonathan Fisher's newest book) ‘ChatGPT, MD' (Robert Pearl's newest book) Monthly Musings on American Healthcare (Robert Pearl's newsletter) * * * Fixing Healthcare is a co-production of Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr. Subscribe to the show via Apple Podcasts or wherever you find podcasts. Join the conversation or suggest a guest by following the show on Twitter and LinkedIn. The post FHC #208: Why empathy alone won’t fix healthcare leadership appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.
What if the reason you're not landing interviews isn't your experience, but your strategy? In today's episode, I'm sharing the story of Junior, a Customer Success Manager who applied to over 1,000 jobs across 2.5 years and had almost nothing to show for it except a handful of interviews.In this client spotlight episode, we unpack exactly what changed when he stopped using the “spray and pray” approach and started approaching his job search with a completely different strategy. We talk about the mindset shifts that helped him move past anger and rejection, the resume changes that suddenly unlocked interviews, and the outreach strategy that helped him connect directly with hiring managers instead of getting lost in the applicant pool.The result? He went from averaging one interview a month to multiple interviews in just a few weeks and signed a job offer in about 90 days.If you're ready to stop sending out endless job applications and finally understand what actually gets results in a competitive job market, hit play to hear the strategy shift that made all the difference.And if you're tired of applying to jobs and hearing nothing back, apply for coaching HERE and let's fix your strategy together.00:28 – Why "Spraying and Praying" Your Resume Leads to Burnout, Not Results02:54 – The Emotional Toll of Layoffs and Why Mindset Shifts Are Critical for Job Search Success05:16 – How Applying to Over 1,000 Jobs Led to Only 20 Interviews (and What Had to Change)11:02 – The Game-Changing Impact of a Professionally Written, Targeted Resume12:35 – Why Targeted Outreach (Not Just More Applications) Opened New Doors for Junior15:15 – What Most Job Seekers Get Wrong When Messaging Recruiters on LinkedIn17:08 – How Consistent Interview Practice (and Feedback) Turned Rejection Into Confidence18:55 – Why Overpreparation for Interviews Is About Confidence, Not Sounding Rehearsed24:17 – The Mindset and Community Support That Helped Junior Land a Role in Just 90 DaysEPISODE LINKS:Connect with Junior on LinkedInFREEBIES & RESOURCES:
Public health nurses are on the front lines of community health but many are facing stress, burnout, and limited opportunities for advancement. In this episode Shirley Orr, executive director for the Association of Public Health Nurses, talks about the final session in the Public Health Nursing Workforce Learning Lab series and what it reveals about retaining the public health nursing workforce. Drawing on insights from the Association of Public Health Nurses and the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS), Orr discusses why about a quarter of public health nurses say they may leave the field, and what leaders can do about it. From fostering supportive workplace cultures and strong supervision to creating clear pathways for professional development and shared decision-making, the conversation highlights practical strategies agencies can use to improve satisfaction and keep nurses engaged.Meeting Home PageASTHO (@astho) on X, Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook
“If you have one person in burnout, you can't address it by dealing directly with the symptoms of that person. It's the system that's making people burnout, not individuals.”Rachel Currie Triska learned the hard way that driving at full speed eventually burns out the engine.As a CEO, founder, and social change leader, Rachel's default is high performance. But when burnout brought collapse, she was forced to build a new system: one where restoration is a prerequisite to performance.At VolunteerNow, she's uncovering how to make restoration a foundational part of their culture, so community members, volunteers, and nonprofit operators thrive and transform all at once.In this episode, Rachel shares:What severe burnout actually looked like at the height of her leadership roleHow she maintains a life-affirming culture at VolunteerNow™Why leaders need to be honest about nationwide economic constraints for nonprofitsFind links to resources mentioned and key takeaways in the show notes for this episode: https://www.futurenonprofit.com/rachel-currie-triska/
Why do private foundations give away so little of their wealth each year—and how does that affect nonprofits and the people who work in them? Especially as the Trump Administration's War on Charity continues to rage?Rusty Stahl talks with Glen Galaich, author of the new book Control: Why Big Giving Falls Short, about philanthropy's culture of control, the limits of the 5% payout model, and what foundations could do differently to support nonprofit organizations and their workforce.Download the transcript of this episode in .PDF format Guest Bio: Glen Galaich is author of the new book, Control: Why Big Giving Falls Short. He is CEO of the Stupki Foundation, a private spend-down foundation based in the Bay Area. Glen hosts (or co-hosts, depending on the day) the Break Fake Rules Podcast. Click here to learn more about Glen.Links to Resources:Stupski FoundationControl: Why Big Giving Falls ShortBreak Fake Rules PodcastRusty's appearance on Break Fake Rules Podcast (March 4, 2026)Dimple Abichandani's appearance on the FTP PodcastDimple Abichandani's book, A New Era of PhilanthropyVu Le's book, Reimagining Nonprofits and PhilanthropyVu Le's appear on the FTP PodcastMarguerite Casey FoundationCarmen Rojas appearance on Break Fake Rules PodcastFund the PeopleRelated Episodes:FTP Podcast Spotify Playlist on the Overhead Myth (Note: a free Spotify account is required to listen)How Funders Can Support Nonprofit Workers in the Age of Burnout - with Jamie Allison, Walter and Elise Haas FundEmbracing Nonprofit Abundance - with Nell Edgington, Author and Consultant
Dr. Fumiko Miyamoto is the founder of Scoobie's Veterinary Concierge Service, a membership-based house-call veterinary practice serving South Florida. Originally from Japan, she moved to the United States at age 15 to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian. Her path into veterinary medicine was anything but traditional. Before earning her veterinary degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, she spent over a decade working as a Registered Veterinary Technician in emergency medicine. In 2018, she started her own veterinary relief practice supporting clinics across South Florida, and that experience eventually led her to launch Scoobie's Veterinary Concierge Service in August 2025—bringing personalized veterinary care directly into pets' homes. She shares her home with her three dachshunds—Mabel, Charlie, and Ava—and enjoys spending time going to Pilatie's class, quilting, and traveling. Topics covered in this episode: Dr. Fumiko's journey from relief work to concierge house call practice Burnout, perfectionism, and creating a sustainable career in vet medicine Boundaries, self-worth, and charging appropriately as a business owner Wellness, self-care, and mindset in entrepreneurship Why concierge practice can offer more flexibility and long-term sustainability Links & Resources: Website: www.scoobiesvet.com The House Call Vet Academy Resources: Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan Find out about the House Call Vet Academy online CE course Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind Get your FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets Music: In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg. Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg. This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel P.S. Here's a special gift from me as a huge thank you for being a part of our wonderful House Call Vet Cafe podcast community! ☕️ GET 20% OFF your Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee when you order through this link! 4Sig truly is my favorite!!! Enjoy it in good health, my friends!
Have you ever found yourself in a place of complete burnout, but the word "no" just feels impossible to say? It can be difficult to set up boundaries when it might mean letting people down. But God has not called us to say "yes" all the time! Join Joyce, Ginger, and Erin as they talk to Dr. Henry Cloud about the importance of healthy boundaries and what God has to say about the word "no."
Many people believe that earning more money will eventually eliminate stress, solve financial pressure, and create the freedom they've been chasing. But for many high-income earners, the opposite happens. The bigger the income becomes, the heavier the responsibilities feel, and the harder it becomes to slow down.In today's discussion, the financial coaches explore why financial success doesn't always translate into real freedom. They unpack the hidden traps that keep successful professionals feeling overwhelmed. The conversation also highlights a critical mindset shift: moving from accumulation to cash flow. And the coaches explain what you need to do to find clarity, motivation, and a tangible path toward financial freedom.Top three things you will learn:-Why earning more money often increases stress instead of creating freedom-How lifestyle creep and responsibility traps keep high earners stuck-Why shifting from accumulation to cash flow is the key to escaping burnoutDisclaimer: The opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not constitute financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional for financial decisions.This episode is sponsored by a podcast show partner. We may receive compensation if you use links or services mentioned in this episode.The hosts may have a financial interest in the programs or services mentioned in this episode.
Why do some people get promoted while others stay stuck—despite working just as hard? In this powerful re-release episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with workplace expert Michelle P. King Ph.D. to break down the hidden dynamics behind career advancement, promotions, and success at work. If you're looking to grow your career, strengthen your leadership skills, and stand out in today's competitive workplace, this conversation is packed with insights you can start using right away. Dr. King shares key concepts from her book How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself, including how informal networks, self-awareness, and social dynamics play a major role in who advances—and why. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why some people get promoted faster than others The hidden factors influencing career advancement How to build and leverage informal networks at work The role of self-awareness in leadership and career growth Common relationship dynamics that create stress at work Practical ways to improve how you work with others Why high performers don't always get ahead—and how to change that A powerful approach to asking better questions for feedback Whether you're an emerging leader, seasoned professional, or someone looking to take the next step in your career, this episode offers valuable strategies to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. ABOUT MICHELLE KING Ph.D: Dr. Michelle P. King is a globally recognized expert on inequality and organizational culture. Based on over a decade's worth of research, Michelle believes that we need to learn how workplaces work, so we can make them work for everyone. She is the host of a popular podcast called The Fix. Michelle is the author of the bestselling, award-winning book: The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers that are Holding Women Back at Work. Her second book, How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself, publishes internationally on October 10th, 2023 (HarperCollins). Michelle is an award-winning academic with five degrees including a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology, a Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, a Master of Business Administration, a Postgraduate Degree in Journalism and a PhD in Management. Michelle is pursuing a post-doctoral research fellowship with Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. In addition, Michelle is an award winning speaker, having spoken at over 500 events worldwide including conferences like the Nobel Peace Prize Conference, Ellevate Network Conference, The Massachusetts Conference for Women, Texas Conference for Women, SXSW, She Summit and the Pennsylvania Conference for Women. Michelle is represented by London Speakers Bureau and regularly hosts keynotes, fireside chats or masterclasses with companies like, Amazon, FIFA, Guardian, Dior, FedEx, Netflix, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Met Life to name a few. Michelle is the founder of The Culture Practice, a global consultancy that provides leaders with the assessment, development, and inclusion coaching needed to build cultures that value difference. In addition, Michelle is a Senior Advisor to the UN Foundation's Girl Up Campaign, where she leads the NextGen Leadership Development Program, which enables young women to navigate and overcome the barriers to their success. Before this, Michelle was the Director of Inclusion at Netflix. Before that, she was the head of UN Women's Global Innovation Coalition for Change, which includes managing over 30 private sector partnerships to accelerate the achievement of gender equality and women's empowerment. Michelle has two decades of international experience working in the private sector. Website: https://www.michellepking.com Book: https://www.michellepking.com/how-work-works/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellepenelopeking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellepenelopeking/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/michellepking LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellepking/?originalSubdomain=uk Hosted by Kristel Bauer, keynote speaker, author, and performance expert. Book Kristel for Your Event or Team Bring these strategies to your organization:
Paul speaks with Dr. Melanie Gray about burnout, behavior patterns, and the importance of self-awareness in creating lasting change.They explore trauma-informed approaches to habit change, the role of fatigue in decision-making, and how individuals can set boundaries to protect their energy and well-being.This conversation emphasizes alignment over optimization — understanding your biology instead of fighting it.Key Topics• Trauma-informed behavior change• Burnout vs. normal fatigue• Breaking generational habit loops• The psychology of self-talk• Boundary setting in work and life• Identity and behavior patterns• Fatigue and decision-making• Choosing contentment vs. chasing more
Summary In this insightful conversation, Christi Gmyr, a burnout coach and therapist, shares her expertise on managing resentment, burnout, and societal expectations among career-minded moms. The discussion covers mindset shifts, social media boundaries, and practical strategies to foster well-being and authenticity. Key topics Resentment in moms and career women Impact of societal expectations and perfectionism Strategies for social media boundaries and digital detox Mindset shifts to reduce burnout and resentment The importance of authentic community and self-care Guest name Christi Gmyr Sound bites "Making people feel validated is the key." "Supporting burned out moms is my passion." "Supportive community is vital for moms." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Resentment in Career-Minded Women 03:04 Christi Gmyr's Journey and Career Transition 05:58 The Impact of Motherhood on Career Choices 09:09 Understanding Resentment in Working Moms 11:45 Unmet Needs and Expectations in Relationships 14:53 Societal Pressures and Burnout in Moms 17:46 Strategies for Managing Burnout and Resentment 23:51 Embracing Imperfection in Hosting 26:12 The Pressure of Social Expectations 27:39 Authenticity in Modern Connections 29:11 Navigating Social Media's Impact 31:33 Setting Boundaries with Technology 39:44 The Evolution of Parenting in a Digital Age Resources Christi Gmyr Coaching - https://christigmyrcoaching.com Thrive as a Career-Minded Mom Facebook Group - https://facebook.com/groups/thriveasmom Caffeinated and Out of Fs Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/caffeinated-and-out-of-fs Social Media Boundary Strategies - https://example.com/social-media-boundaries Guest links Website - https://christigmyrcoaching.com Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/caffeinated-and-out-of-fs Ali's Resources: Consults with Ali BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough 10% off using code ALIDAMRON10 www.alidamron.com/magnesium Master Your Perimenopause Course + Toolkit "Am I in Perimenopause?" Checklist. What Hormone is Imbalanced? Quiz! Fullscript (Get 10% off all supplements) "How To Balance Your Hormones For Better Sleep, Mood, Periods and Energy" Free, On Demand Training Website Ali's Instagram Ali's Facebook Group: Holistic Health with Ali Damron
What if growth—personal or organizational—is not about fixing what's broken, but remembering what we were meant to become? In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Yusuf, we explore leadership, purpose, and the deeper systems that shape how organizations and people evolve. Joining the conversation is Rev. Dr. B. Keith Haney, who shares insights from decades of ministry and organizational leadership. This episode is for leaders, team builders, and anyone navigating change in complex systems. You'll hear why relationships matter more than strategy alone, how fear quietly blocks transformation, and how aligning values with daily actions creates meaningful, sustainable growth. About the Guest: Rev. Dr. B. Keith Haney is a ministry leader with over three decades of experience working with churches and organizations on leadership, systems thinking, and organizational transformation. His work focuses on helping leaders align purpose, people, and structure for healthier communities. Episode Chapters: 00:06 – Rethinking growth and leadership 03:05 – From computer science to systems leadership 06:40 – Why relationships matter more than strategy 09:10 – Fear and resistance inside organizations 12:30 – When values and reality stop aligning 15:20 – Burnout and the search for meaningful work 18:05 – Finding purpose as a leader's true north Key Takeaways: Organizations function like systems; when one part fails, the whole structure feels it. Leadership begins with relationships—people follow leaders who genuinely care. Fear of loss or uncertainty is often the hidden force behind resistance to change. Misalignment between stated values and real behavior creates burnout and disengagement. Teams thrive when people work in roles that energize them rather than drain them. How to Connect With the Guest: Website: becomingbridgebuilders.org Instagram: @bkeithhaney Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
Burnout is a common experience for speech-language pathologists working in schools, healthcare, and private practice. Heavy workloads, therapy planning demands, documentation requirements, and large caseloads can make it difficult to maintain balance over time. In this episode, we discuss what SLP burnout looks like, why it happens in our field, and practical strategies for preventing and managing it. We explore ways to reduce cognitive load, protect your energy, simplify therapy planning, and build sustainable systems that make day-to-day work more manageable. You can access the show notes here.
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Bret Scher, medical director of the Coalition for Metabolic Health.
Dr. Bret Scher, medical director of the Coalition for Metabolic Health, discusses making metabolic health the foundation of medicine amid rising obesity and type 2 diabetes and reports that 93% of Americans have suboptimal metabolic health. Scher defines metabolic health using markers including glucose, insulin, triglycerides, HDL, blood pressure, and waist size, and cites evidence linking insulin resistance to heart disease, stroke, cancer, psychiatric illness, and other complications. They discuss simple self- and lab-assessments (waist-to-height ratio, fasting insulin with glucose/HOMA-IR, triglyceride-to-HDL ratio, CGMs). Scher critiques the Eat Lancet report for assuming one optimal diet, reliance on low-quality nutrition epidemiology, potential nutrient shortfalls, and environmental oversimplification, while supporting newer dietary guidelines that allow lower-carb approaches. Part two covers contradictory nutrition studies, distinctions between low-carb and ketogenic diets, emerging “metabolic psychiatry” and ketogenic therapy for mental illness and cognitive decline, limits and rebound risks of GLP-1 drugs, and Coalition efforts to improve school food and influence policy.
In this episode, Mindie sits down with Grammy Award-winning producer, composer, and author Barry Goldstein for a rich conversation about music as a tool for healing, heart coherence, creative flow, and energetic management. Barry shares his unlikely journey (from house music and hip hop in the Bronx, to winning a Grammy with Les Paul, to pioneering the use of music and sound as medicine) and offers deeply practical wisdom for entrepreneurs looking to protect their energy and bring their biggest visions into the world.Episode HighlightsFrom the Bronx to the Grammy stage — Barry grew up with a love of music planted by his mother at the piano, learned guitar in the '70s (sporting what he calls "the Jaffer," a Jewish Afro), and eventually won a Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental working alongside Les Paul, the inventor of the electric guitar.Burnout led to breakthrough — After achieving success in club music and hip hop production, Barry hit a wall. Determined to reconnect with the joy of music, he set his metronome to 60 BPM and began composing long, unstructured soundscapes, unknowingly pioneering what we now understand as heart coherence music.The science of sound and heart coherence — Barry breaks down how music at 60 BPM can synchronize your heart rate, slow your breathing, and produce smooth, orderly heart rhythms (the very definition of heart coherence) while simultaneously shifting the brain into alpha and theta waves associated with creativity and flow state.Music as energetic management — Barry reframes music not just as art or medicine, but as a tool for scheduling and protecting your energy throughout the day. He lays out a simple "three meals a day" approach: an activating song in the morning, a mid-day reset during your energy dip, and 60 BPM music in the evening to wind down and unlock insight before sleep.Creativity belongs to everyone — Barry makes the case that creativity isn't reserved for artists. Every interaction, every moment of connection, ripples outward in ways we can't always see. He encourages listeners to carve out even five minutes a day for their vision and watch momentum build.Embrace the edge — Barry's closing message to entrepreneurs on the precipice of something new: the edge is exactly where you want to be. Whether it leads to a fall or to soaring, the gift is in being there at all, alive to possibility and in motion on your HeartPath.
What if the most important relationship in your business isn't with your biggest client but with the person sitting right next to you in the leadership seat? In this episode, Clayton Stenson shares how 17 years of working alongside visionary entrepreneurs became the foundation for his life's work: helping Visionary/Integrator duos build healthier partnerships so their companies can scale without costing them their families or their sanity. Clayton is the founder of Unity Guides, a fractional integrator, and a coach who has spent the last four years helping visionary entrepreneurs and their second-in-command learn to understand each other, communicate better, and stop the quiet resentment that ends partnerships and careers. He also spent seven years as a pastor, giving him a front-row seat to the human side of leadership: the pride, the blind spots, and the breakthroughs. Clayton honors four people who shaped his journey: the church pastor-turned-visionary who gave him his first leadership opportunity and introduced him to faith; the second visionary who handed him the book Traction and trusted him to run a company; and two long-time friends, James and Dwayne, who showed up as sounding boards, believers, and emergency intervention callers whenever Clayton was about to walk away from everything he had built. [00:02:37] Fractional Integrator and V/I Duo Coach Does two things: fractional integrator/COO for EOS companies at $5-20M revenue Coaches visionary entrepreneurs and their second-in-command on their working relationship Runs webinars, workshops, and programs to help the V/I Duo work better together Eight years in the integrator role; four years coaching the V/I relationship [00:04:28] How Clayton Got Into This Work Never went to school for business; has a phys ed degree Fell into an integrator-type role naturally by solving whatever the organization needed Kept getting more responsibility and influence as he solved structural and operational problems Second visionary handed him the book Traction and formally gave him the integrator seat [00:06:43] Took a Company From 0.2% to 4.4% Profitability Company was $8M revenue, 20 employees, just 0.2% profitable Promoted to integrator and began self-implementing EOS Within 12 months improved profitability to 4.4%, a strong benchmark in commercial construction Zero turnover during the transition; people engaged and excited for the changes [00:08:34] What Drives Clayton Most Spent seven years wanting to quit every month under his first visionary, feeling unseen and misunderstood That experience drives him to help integrators avoid the same pain Believes healthy leaders create healthy teams, which ripples out to families and communities Not about profitability; it's about the people [00:11:00] The V/I Relationship Is Like a Marriage Visionaries: idea-driven, sales-focused, big-picture thinkers and relationship builders Integrators: logical, process-oriented, detailed, strong at running day-to-day operations Friction between them is normal but must be navigated intentionally Most companies running on EOS deal with this dynamic regularly [00:13:00] First Transformational Relationship: The Church Pastor-Visionary Pastor of his church became his first visionary and gave him his first office job Through that relationship, Clayton came to faith Was given leadership responsibility he hadn't yet earned and rose to it Seven challenging but transformative years that made everything else possible [00:15:04] Second Transformational Relationship: The Second Visionary Introduced Clayton to the book Traction and the Entrepreneurial Operating System Trusted Clayton completely: "I suck at this stuff. I know you'll be good at it" Left Clayton to run the company while he went to fix another struggling business Taught him that costly mistakes are just "tuition," lessons that change you permanently [00:18:00] James: Ten Years of Biweekly Coffee Met every second week for coffee for ten years through multiple job changes and life seasons Some nights all about James; next week all about Clayton, true mutual support Developed depth of relationship that still feels effortless even when months pass Currently in discussions about potentially buying businesses together [00:19:30] Dwayne: The Guy Who Wouldn't Let Clayton Quit Long-time friend with a similar role who has been a consistent sounding board for a decade When Clayton texted "I think I'm gonna get a job," Dwayne responded: "No. Emergency intervention meeting. What are you doing tonight?" Talked Clayton back from the edge multiple times in the hardest early seasons of his business Also in discussions about potentially working together [00:22:00] Iron Sharpens Iron: A Coaching Breakthrough Integrator came to Clayton frustrated and ready to give up on his visionary Clayton recognized his own story in what the integrator was describing Went straight to his visionary, apologized, and owned it; relationship began to shift immediately Visionary called Clayton the following week asking him to coach them together [00:28:04] Where to Find Clayton and What He Offers Website: theunityguide.com Active on LinkedIn and quick to respond Launching a podcast specifically interviewing people about the V/I relationship Webinar for integrators: The Silent Struggle of the Integrator from Frustration to Fulfillment [00:29:48] The Power of Critical Thinking in Relationships Took a Critical Thinking course in university that changed how he processes people and situations Believes ability to see the other side of a situation is becoming rare and it's costing relationships Challenge: before reacting, ask why this person might be showing up this way Good questions asked with humility solve more problems than unsolicited advice ever will KEY QUOTES "In my experience, your company, the people in your company, become like the leaders. If I can help create healthier leaders and healthier relationships at the top, it creates healthier people throughout the organization, which then ripples out to the families and communities those people live in." - Clayton Stenson "A lot of problems can be solved just by humbling ourselves, listening, and asking good questions." - Clayton Stenson CONNECT WITH CLAYTON STENSON
What if joy wasn't something you earned after success — but the very thing that creates it?In this episode of The Rich Bish Era, the roles reverse as I step into the guest seat and am interviewed by Jess Masion.In a grounded and deeply reflective conversation, I unpack what it truly means to redefine success as an ambitious woman — and why fun, pleasure, and nervous-system regulation are not indulgences, but essential foundations for sustainable wealth, leadership, and fulfilment.I reflect on being labelled a “party girl” early in life, navigating ambition without burnout, motherhood without self-erasure, and how prioritising joy has consistently coincided with her greatest personal and financial growth.This episode explores:Why ambitious women are often shamed for enjoying lifeThe false narrative that motherhood signals the end of fun and freedomHow joy and pleasure directly influence leadership, creativity, and incomeThe difference between understanding concepts and truly living themWhy asking for support is a strength, not a failureHow regulated energy leads to clearer decisions, stronger content, and better resultsThis is a conversation for women who are done equating seriousness with success — and are ready to build lives that feel as good as they look. — press play now!Episode Highlights:01:33 – The “fun, flirty, magnetic” side women are taught to suppress03:00 – Being labelled a “party girl”… and still outperforming04:42 – Why ambition and enjoyment are not opposites05:28 – The magnetism of women who are genuinely happy10:18 – How fun reconnects you to your identity13:47 – Burnout as a consequence of constant seriousness13:59 – Practical ways to prioritise fun when life is full15:13 – Friendship as nervous system regulation16:37 – What ambitious women need to hear (clearly)17:21 – Why joyful content always lands better17:58 – “I forgot I was allowed to enjoy myself” — retreat insight19:36 – Why Jessica's biggest income months came from her happiest seasons24:14 – Asking for support and receiving it well30:47 – The myth of identity loss after becoming a mum32:51 – Why joy ages you better than hustle33:00 – A new era: lighter, richer, more fulfilled
Une fin de collaboration est souvent vécue par les femmes leaders qui prennent la décision et/ou l'annoncent comme une épreuve à traverser vite, parfois dans la culpabilité ou la dureté. Et si vous choisissiez une autre voie ? Celle d'une fin de collaboration humaine et profondément alignée avec votre posture de femme leader.Dans cet épisode, je vous raconte comment j'ai fait pour vivre une (et même plusieurs) fins de collaboration avec humanité, leadership et sérénité, dans une situation inconfortable et émotionnellement chargée.Dans cet épisode, vous découvrez comment :Honorer une relation professionnelle qui se termine sans minimiser ce qui a été vécuAdopter une posture de leader responsable et consciente dans les moments de séparationAccueillir vos émotions et celles des autres sans vous laisser submergerTransformer une transition professionnelle en acte de management humain et de leadershipClôturer un projet avec sens, respect et élégance, plutôt que dans la fuite ou la survieÀ travers une expérience personnelle forte, je vous partage pourquoi savoir clôturer une fin de collaboration en beauté est un véritable acte de leadership conscient, et comment ces moments peuvent devenir des leviers puissants de croissance, de maturité émotionnelle et de bien-être au travail.Que vous soyez femme leader, dirigeante ou manager, cet épisode vous invite à repenser la manière dont vous vivez les changements en entreprise, les relations professionnelles et les transitions clés de votre parcours.****Rejoignez la newsletter Sensées : elle vous donne accès à un concentré de coaching et d'inspiration. Inscrivez-vous gratuitement en cliquant ici. Tout comme sur le podcast Sensées, on y parle de leadership, d'ambition, de confiance en soi, de motivation, de carrière, d'outils de développement personnel, de management, de prise de poste, de prise de parole, et. : bref, de tout ce qui concerne le quotidien des femmes ambitieuses.***Avec NOVA, j'accompagne individuellement les dirigeantes. Dans ce programme de coaching et de mentoring, confidentiel et sur-mesure, je vous aide à dépasser vos challenges et atteindre vos objectifs, dans un contexte politique et stratégique qui demande de la hauteur, du sang-froid et une vision claire. Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus.**Notre guide "10 leviers essentiels pour les décideuses" est un véritable concentré d'outils de coaching et de mentoring, les mêmes que nous utilisons dans le programme Sensées. Il est conçu pour toutes les directrices, dirigeantes et entrepreneures qui sont fatiguées de porter seules les responsabilités. Si vous avez l'impression que votre quotidien vous échappe petit à petit, ce guide est fait pour vous. Cliquez ici pour obtenir votre exemplaire offert !*Vous représentez une entreprise et souhaitez développer le leadership de vos talents féminins ? : cliquez ici.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Over the past 3yrs media reports have described Burnout as "the silent epidemic," "the silent killer," and "the silent epidemic stealing your energy and joy."A significant root cause of burnout is a lack of purpose, stating that when people feel their work/life output is not connected to any higher purpose or sense of direction, depression quickly follows. Then there is the problem of cultivating unrealistic expectations of “life”.The fundamental spiritual truth is that individuals are eternal spiritual beings temporarily residing in physical bodies, and that over-identification with the temporary body and mind is the root of all suffering. Acharya das advocated for tolerance, temperance, reduced consumption, and the cultivation of spiritual purpose as pathways to avoid burnout and achieve fulfillment. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction and Burnout as a Modern Epidemic 00:02:46 The Pervasive Nature and Symptoms of Burnout 00:05:00 The Spiritual Root: Lack of Purpose 00:07:37 Modern Society's Contributing Factors 00:09:17 The Rise of Communication Technology and Its Impact 00:15:30 Unrealistic Expectations in Modern Life 00:17:53 Performance-Based Happiness and Body Image 00:21:09 The Illusion of Perfection and Perfect Happiness 00:26:48 The Myth of Safe Spaces and Social Media Fulfillment 00:28:26 Burnout as the Natural Result of Chasing Unrealistic Dreams 00:31:18 The Spiritual Perspective: Ignorance Equals Suffering 00:33:39 The Spiritual Epidemic and Knowledge Gap 00:35:40 The Fundamental Truth: You Are an Eternal Spiritual Being 00:37:18 Understanding the Mind vs. the Self 00:39:52 The Century of Self and Individual Desires 00:41:24 Life is Tough But Can Be Wonderful 00:42:20 Spiritual Advice: Tolerance and Temperance 00:46:20 The Foundation of Spiritual Life and Meditation 00:50:26 Meditation as Spiritual Absorption
Michael Coxen shares how faith, purpose, and a disciplined buy-and-hold mindset can reshape the way investors pursue financial freedom while building a life that is both successful and meaningful.See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/rising-from-rock-bottom-to-purpose-driven-success-with-michael-coxen/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and Guest Michael Coxen(01:35) - Michael Coxen's Background as a Las Vegas Broker and Entrepreneur(03:20) - Early Interest in Real Estate and Influence of Entrepreneurial Family(05:05) - Moving to Las Vegas and Launching a Wedding Invitation Business(07:10) - Buying Their First Home During the Housing Market Downturn(09:00) - The Flip In Strategy and Renovating a Home While Living in It(11:05) - Entering Real Estate Sales and Building a Network Through the Wedding Industry(13:10) - The Power of Mentorship and Joining a Real Estate Team(15:05) - Building a Sphere of Influence and Long-Term Client Relationships(17:10) - CRM Systems, Consistent Follow Up, and Marketing to Past Clients(19:05) - Communication Strategies Including Calls, Texts, Social Media, and Gifts(21:00) - Modern Communication Preferences and the Strategic Use of Voicemail(22:40) - Meeting Clients Where They Are and Personalizing Relationships(24:05) - Michael's Health Crisis and the Consequences of Entrepreneurial Burnout(27:05) - Living With Ulcerative Colitis and Hitting Physical Rock Bottom(30:00) - Recovery Through Holistic Health, Mindset Work, and Self Awareness(33:00) - The Role of Affirmations, Meditation, and Positive Mental Programming(35:15) - Applying Mindfulness and Emotional Control in Real Estate Business(37:15) - Confidence, Client Boundaries, and Professional Respect in Sales(39:00) - Overcoming Fear, Burnout, and Addiction to the Hustle(40:45) - Golden Nuggets: Calendar Blocking, Health Priorities, and Journaling(42:00) - Book Recommendation: Die With Zero and Living for Experiences(43:20) - Where to Follow Michael Coxen and Closing Remarks(44:27) - Final Outro and Podcast DisclaimerContact Michael Coxenhttps://www.michaelcoxen.com/https://www.coxengroup.com/https://www.facebook.com/michaelcoxenhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelcoxen/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcoxen/https://www.youtube.com/@michaelcoxenIf Michael Coxen's story showed you anything today, it is that success means nothing if it costs you your purpose. Build wealth that strengthens your faith, your family, and your future, and when you are ready to take the next step in your journey, visit https://reiagent.comIs success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor's Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl
Dr. Deepika Chopra joins Dr. Will Cole to unpack what “real optimism” actually is and why it's not the same as positivity or toxic positivity. They explore the research linking optimism to lower stress and inflammatory markers, and how shifting your appraisal of a stressor can change your physiology. Deepika shares her personal experience with ulcerative colitis and how chronic illness can affect energy, mindset, and agency. The conversation also covers why the brain prioritizes safety and survival over growth, and why nervous system regulation is often the missing first step. Plus, Deepika shares practical tools that build real optimism in everyday life, including small actions and the surprising science of music as medicine. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Go to Quince.com/willcole for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns. Now available in Canada! For a limited time, Prolon is offering listeners 15% off site wide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit ProlonLife.com/WILLCOLE!Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY.COM/WILLCOLE!Use code WILLCOLE at puori.com/WILLCOLEto get 32% off Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein when you start a subscription. In addition, you get a free shaker worth $25!You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/WILLCOLE and using code WILLCOLE at checkout.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When Emily's twin, Amelia, ended up in the hospital twice, she knew that stress wasn't something to be dismissed as “all in your head”. First of all, the head is connected to the body (by the neck), so stress is a physical issue that you can feel and be hurt by in all sorts of ways. Too much stress, at work, at home, in life, and you can run up against a real burnout situation. And it can wreak havoc on you mental health and physical health. The Nagoski twins are the authors of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle and Emily joins us to talk about how our stress response instincts aren't that different than a zebra's when faced with a lion. The difference? A zebra knows how to complete a stress cycle and return to normal, whereas we're likely to hold on to work worries, relationship concerns, or other stresses around the clock, pursued by the lion constantly. Emily has advice on how to complete those cycles, get to a better place, and fight burnout. A big part of that is what she calls “bubbles of love”. Not a sex thing. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun. Check out our I'm Glad You're Here and Depresh Mode merchandise at the brand new merch website MaxFunStore.com! Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org. Depresh Mode is on BlueSky, Instagram, Substack, and you can join our Preshies Facebook group. Help is available right away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALK Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines
Ask Me How I Know: Multifamily Investor Stories of Struggle to Success
Feeling alone in your own community can create quiet relational strain and identity confusion. This isn't social failure or emotional weakness. It may be a sign of identity-level misalignment — belonging through performance instead of being known.You can be surrounded by people and still feel alone.Not rejected.Not excluded.Just slightly unseen.This episode explores the quiet loneliness that can exist inside belonging — especially for high performers and high-capacity leaders who learned early that usefulness secured connection.If you've ever left a room exhausted not because anything went wrong, but because you were subtly “on,” this conversation will feel familiar.We explore:Why capable people often belong through strength instead of mutualityHow nervous system regulation shapes social bracingWhy identity drift can happen even in healthy communitiesThe external cost of armor in leadership relationships and family systemsThis isn't about communication skills or better social strategies.It's about recognition.When belonging is built on performance — even subtle performance — people begin relating to what you provide, not who you are. Over time, that creates distance. Teams learn that safety equals productivity. Children learn that love equals strength. Spouses stop offering care because you don't look like you need it.And underneath all of that? Often grief.Because the role that secured your belonging also protected you. Letting it soften can feel like risking your place.We gently explore the nervous system layer — how hyper-attunement, micro-adjustments, and social fatigue are not personality flaws, but adaptive strategies. And we name the layer few people speak about calmly: sometimes being the strong one keeps you slightly above needing anyone.Recognition comes before resolution. Awareness without shame is where recalibration begins.Today's Micro Recalibration:In your next relational space, ask gently:Do I exhale here?Not to fix it.Not to judge it.Just to notice.That awareness alone begins the shift.If you've been feeling relational strain, subtle burnout, or an identity shift you can't quite name — you're not broken. You may simply be recalibrating how you belong.Explore Identity-Level Recalibration → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Learn about The Recalibration Cohort→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things...
Entrepreneurship looks glamorous online but nobody talks about the anxiety, decision fatigue, and silent pressure behind the scenes.In this episode, Mat and Shaun unpack the real cost of hustle culture, scaling too fast, and carrying responsibility for everyone around you. If you're building, grinding, and feeling the weight of it all this episode is for you. Pod'up and let's figure out how to grind with caution because wealth shouldn't cost your peace of mind.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 346: ADHD Burnout - When "Just Work Harder" Stops Working Are you that high performing ADHD brain who always figures it out, regardless of how much it impacts your well being? Have you relied on this strategy for most of your life, only to suddenly realize it's not sustainable? On the outside, you look successful and put-together. But inside, you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and terrified because the strategies that got you here won't get you there. In episode 346 of I'm Busy Being Awesome, we explore a challenge many mid-career adults with ADHD face: the moment your "sand foundation" of grit, hustle, and anxiety-fueled deadlines finally gives way. If you feel like you're drowning despite working harder than ever, episode 346 of the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast is for you. In episode 346, you will discover: Why high-achievers with ADHD often unknowingly build success on a "sand foundation." How to process the fear of realizing what once worked isn't working What it means to pour a reliable "concrete foundation" designed for your unique brain. Three simple experiments to start rebuilding sustainable support without burnout. Work With Me: Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Paula here Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains More ADHD Resources: Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info here. Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapter Outline 00:00 Introduction: When ADHD Strategies Stop Working 01:44 Welcome 02:13 Understanding the Friction Point 03:08 Building on a Sand Foundation 08:57 The Emotional Work Required 14:40 Getting Curious and Trying New Strategies 21:29 Concrete Experiments to Try 26:07 Final Thoughts 30:24 Recap
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy
Why You're Exhausted in Private Practice: The Hidden Work Behind the Client Hour Exhausted in private practice - even with a “manageable” caseload? Seeing 20-25 clients a week does not mean you're working 20-25 hours. Every client hour includes hidden administrative work, financial decisions, emotional labor, and CEO-level responsibility. In this host-led episode, Curt and Katie break down why private practice feels heavier than expected - and how to think strategically about the real math behind your workload. Key Takeaways: • 20 client hours often equals 30+ hours of actual work • Emotional task-switching drains capacity • Burnout often comes from business demands, not just clients • Sustainable practice requires protected CEO time and clear boundaries Full show notes and resources: https://mtsgpodcast.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mtsgpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therapyreimagined Creative Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann: https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano: https://groomsymusic.com/
Building Purpose-Driven Companies: Leadership Wisdom with Patrick MorkIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Patrick Mork, a renowned leadership speaker, executive advisor, and author of Step Back and Leap: Nine Keys to Unlock Your Life and Make Change Happen. Drawing from his high-octane background as a tech founder and a three-time Chief Marketing Officer, Patrick shares how the modern leadership landscape requires more than just technical acumen—it demands a foundation of purpose. This conversation explores the psychological and operational hurdles of the startup journey, providing a strategic roadmap for founders who want to build companies that are as resilient as they are impactful.Mastering the "Soft Tissue" of High-Performance LeadershipTransitioning from a technical expert to a true leader often reveals a significant gap in what Patrick calls the "operating system" of a company: its culture and interpersonal dynamics. For many founders, the most grueling part of the journey isn't the coding or the fundraising, but the inevitable friction that arises between co-founders and senior teams. Patrick emphasizes that conflict is not a sign of failure, but a necessary component of growth—provided it is managed with intention. When leaders avoid difficult conversations, they allow small misalignments to calcify into existential threats. By implementing structured feedback loops and fostering a shared language for disagreement, founders can transform potential volatility into a catalyst for innovation and deep-seated trust.The ability to delegate is another critical threshold that separates stagnant startups from scalable enterprises. Patrick recounts the cautionary tale of successful founders who remain bogged down in administrative minutiae, such as booking their own travel, long after they should have focused on high-level strategy. This failure to let go often stems from a lack of "purpose-driven" hiring; when a team is not aligned with the core mission, trust remains elusive. Effective delegation requires a leader to communicate the "why" behind every task, empowering the team to take ownership of the outcomes rather than just following a checklist. This shift moves the founder from a micromanager to a visionary, freeing up the mental bandwidth required to navigate a rapidly changing, AI-driven market.Perhaps the most vital insight Patrick offers is the direct link between purpose and the prevention of burnout. In a world where the startup life is often likened to "chewing glass," resilience is fueled by a sense of contribution and service. Burnout rarely occurs because of hard work alone; it happens when that work is fundamentally misaligned with an individual's core values. Using frameworks like the Japanese Ikigai method, leaders can audit their own lives and organizations to ensure their professional pursuits honor their whole selves. When a company's mission is clearly articulated and lived through everyday behaviors, it becomes a magnet for top-tier talent and a compass that guides the organization through the inevitable emotional rollercoasters of entrepreneurship.About Patrick MorkPatrick Mork is an Executive Advisor to CEOs and Senior Leadership Teams, a leadership speaker, and the host of the Mork Unfiltered podcast. With a career spanning roles as a tech founder and three-time CMO, he specializes in helping leaders navigate change, find their purpose, and build high-performing cultures. He is the author of Step Back and Leap, a book designed to help professionals unlock their potential and lead more meaningful lives.About Patrick Mork LLCPatrick Mork LLC provides executive coaching, leadership workshops, and advisory services tailored for founders and senior executives in the tech sector and beyond. The firm focuses on the intersection of human-centered leadership and business performance, helping organizations define their purpose and develop the "soft skills" necessary for sustainable scaling and resilience.Links Mentioned in This EpisodePatrick Mork LLC Website: www.patrickmork.comPatrick Mork on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/patrickmorkofficialKey Episode HighlightsPurpose as a Competitive Advantage: Why purpose-driven companies attract higher-quality talent and maintain greater resilience during market downturns.The Danger of Avoiding Conflict: How unresolved co-founder friction can quietly erode a company's foundation and how to address it proactively.The Ikigai Method for Leaders: Using this Japanese framework to align professional goals with personal values to prevent burnout.The "Chewing Glass" Metaphor: Navigating the intense emotional highs and lows of the startup journey without losing perspective.Scaling Through Delegation: Moving beyond micromanagement by building a trustworthy team aligned with the company's mission.ConclusionThe conversation with Patrick Mork serves as a powerful reminder that the most durable companies are built from the inside out. By prioritizing self-reflection, mastering feedback, and anchoring every decision in a clear sense of purpose, founders can build a legacy that transcends mere financial success.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur
Human Leadership in the Age of AI In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, Michael sits down with Merry-Carole Powers, founder and CEO of Unicorn Creative, to explore what human leadership must look like in an era increasingly shaped by AI. Rather than framing AI as a threat, the conversation centers on grounding leadership in self-awareness, compassion, and personal development. Merry Carole shares why reconnecting with individuality, passion, and natural strengths is essential not only for effective leadership, but also for preventing burnout in high-performing environments. Together, they unpack how grounded leadership is becoming more critical as organizations navigate uncertainty, rapid change, and global disruption. Finding Your Unique Business Voice Merry-Carole dives deep into the idea that leadership and branding are no longer about what you do, but who you are. She explains how uncovering and expressing a unique personal and business voice creates stronger emotional resonance with clients, customers, and teams. This shift toward authenticity helps build healthier company cultures and more sustainable businesses. The discussion also highlights internal leadership, the practice of leading yourself first by understanding your values, motivations, and identity beyond titles or external expectations. Burnout emerges as a key theme, with Merry Carole emphasizing that self-knowledge and authentic expression allow people to align their work with what genuinely matters to them, reducing exhaustion and disengagement. Empowering Humanity Through Technology Michael and Merry Carole explore how AI and technology can be leveraged to support humanity rather than replace it. They discuss the importance of honoring individuality in the workplace, especially among younger generations who prioritize meaning, flexibility, and authenticity. Merry Carole shares her perspective on using AI to eliminate low-value tasks so people can focus on creative, relational, and purpose-driven work. Michael adds the concept of a “corporate bucket list” as a way for leaders to intentionally plan for innovation, culture-building, and future-focused initiatives. The episode closes with a reminder that time is more than money, and that human connection, including in-person interaction, remains irreplaceable when it comes to trust, creativity, and meaningful leadership. Key Themes: Human-centered leadership in the age of AI Identity, authenticity, and burnout prevention Using technology to create space for creativity and connection Leading yourself before leading others A timely conversation for leaders who want to scale impact without sacrificing humanity. Merry Carole Powers is a recognized expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as a creative leader with over two decades of experience shaping global brands and corporate cultures. As Creative Director for Sustainability, Purpose, and DEI at Deloitte, she led initiatives that embed human-centered values and inclusive practices into the core of business strategy. Her professional journey includes senior creative and content strategy roles at leading organizations such as Deloitte, Vanguard, and Leo / Publicis Worldwide, where she has driven brand awareness and innovative campaigns while championing individuality and purposeful impact. Powers is deeply passionate about empowering people to transcend societal labels and embrace their unique strengths. Her book, The Great Human Rebrand, challenges conventional thinking about identity and advocates for a more authentic, inclusive approach to personal and professional development. The book challenges our traditional approach to careers and life and offers a fresh perspective on how to navigate the complex landscape of modern business while maintaining a focus on humanity and unity. She is also the founder of Unicorn Kreative, a Philadelphia-based company dedicated to unlocking human and business potential through strategic storytelling, culture building, and purpose-driven creativity. https://www.greathumanrebrand.com/
What if your next leadership breakthrough isn't in your mind—yet? In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sayan, Timm Esque and Amanda Stradling unpack how breath, posture, and movement quietly shape how we lead. This episode is for leaders, founders, and high-achievers who feel stuck in overthinking, burnout, or “performing leadership.” You'll hear how Tai Chi and Qigong help you get out of mental loops, access steadier commitment, and respond with more choice—not just reaction. About the Guest: Amanda Stradling is a Tai Chi and Qigong practitioner who shares how embodied practice reshaped her confidence and leadership. Timm Esque brings decades of business experience (including Intel and consulting) and discovered embodiment through leadership coaching before training Tai Chi with Amanda. Episode Chapters: 00:09:43 — Leadership isn't just mindset: “Lead from the whole self” 00:11:54 — Amanda's start: Tai Chi as a healing, grounding path 00:13:36 — Tim's blind spot: realizing he was cut off from his body 00:16:14 — What Tai Chi is (health, energy, forms, Qigong) 00:19:02 — The “old program” in our minds—and how to update it 00:23:34 — Yin/Yang in leadership: oak vs willow energy 00:26:18 — Burnout reset: breath, pacing, and practicing in motion Key Takeaways: Notice when you're stuck in “old programming”—and shift attention into the body. Use slow belly breathing to settle the nervous system and reduce reactive leadership. Practice embodiment in motion, so it works in real meetings (not just in stillness). Explore your default leadership energy (oak vs willow) and build range. Let commitment be felt, not forced—yours first, then your team's. How to Connect With the Guest: http://www.evleaderlab.com/ Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
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What happens when the business you built no longer feels aligned with who you are becoming?To learn more about Sacred Profits, Join Here: https://learn.kellesparta.com/sacredprofitsIn this episode of Spirit Sherpa, Kelle Sparta sits down with longtime colleague Marisa Adele, founder of Healing Point Therapeutics and the Find Your Healers directory, for a live spiritual business energy review. After 15 years in practice, thousands of clients, and a thriving reputation in the healing space, Marisa finds herself confronting a question many spiritual practitioners quietly struggle with: Why does my work suddenly feel wrong even though it's successful? Kelle dives into the energetic realities behind healer burnout, explaining why experienced practitioners often outgrow the modalities and business structures that once worked for them. The conversation explores the hidden cost of constantly holding space for others, how global energetic shifts are affecting empaths and energy workers, and why pushing harder is often the worst thing you can do when your intuition is calling for change. Instead of trying to force clarity or rebuild a business from exhaustion, Kelle offers a different perspective: sometimes the most powerful next step is stepping away long enough to release the old identity and allow the next phase of your purpose to emerge. They discuss how spiritual entrepreneurs can recognize the difference between misalignment and burnout, why taking intentional downtime can unlock deeper guidance, and how to ask better questions when navigating a major life or business transition. If you're a healer, coach, or spiritual practitioner who has ever wondered whether you're still on the right path—or felt completely fried from doing the work you once loved—this conversation offers insight, validation, and a powerful reminder that growth often requires letting go before the next chapter becomes clear.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:59 Marisa's Businesses and Misalignment02:27 In Person vs Virtual Fulfillment03:27 Career Maturity and Burnout Signs04:32 Guides Say Take Time Off06:05 Why Energetic Downtime Matters09:50 Let the Next Direction Emerge14:05 Fear of Letting Go18:14 Modality vs Outcome Framework21:20 Planning a Real Break24:26 Where to Find Marisa ClosingKeywords:spiritual businessspiritual entrepreneurhealer burnoutenergy healing businessintuition in businessspiritual practitionerspiritual growthspiritual coachingenergy workersholistic entrepreneurshuman design projectorhealing business strategyspiritual leadershipJoin the community on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KelleSpartaIf you would like to learn more please book a Discovery Call here: https://kellesparta.com/discovery-call/Licensing and Credits:“Spirit Sherpa” is the sole property of Kelle Sparta Enterprises and is distributed under a Creative Commons: BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. For more information about this licensing, please go to www.creativecommons.org. Any requests for deviations to this licensing should be sent to kelle@kellesparta.com. To sign up for, or get more information on the programs, offerings, and services referenced in this episode, please go to www.kellesparta.com
In this episode of the Health Coach Academy Podcast, we sit down with therapist, entrepreneur, and somatic practitioner Helen Malinowski to explore how she transformed her private practice from $150,000 to over $1 million in revenue in just five years. Helen shares the powerful story of how burnout forced her to rethink the traditional one-on-one service model and ultimately led her to build a thriving multi-clinician practice with nearly 30 clinicians and multiple locations. If you're a health coach, therapist, or wellness practitioner, this conversation will challenge the belief that helping professions must equal exhaustion. Helen explains how listening to your nervous system, setting boundaries, and building community can unlock both impact and financial success. You'll also learn why expanding beyond the solo practitioner model may be the key to building a sustainable and scalable health or coaching business. What You'll Learn in This Episode How Helen grew her practice from $150K to $1M in five years The burnout trap many therapists and health coaches fall into Why the traditional one-on-one client model isn't sustainable How nervous system regulation can guide better business decisions The mindset shift that allowed Helen to start saying no to clients How building a team and group practice created freedom and impact Why community and mentorship are essential for practitioners Marketing strategies that actually work for wellness professionals The power of local networking with doctors, chiropractors, and other providers How health coaches fit into the holistic healthcare ecosystem Helen Malinowski's Origin Story Helen grew up in a family of research scientists in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, and originally believed science was her only career path. But after discovering psychology and later social work, she found her calling helping people through counseling and trauma therapy. As her private practice grew, so did the demands. Like many practitioners, Helen struggled with: Business skills Marketing and finances Boundaries with clients Overwork and emotional fatigue By 2019, she realized something was wrong. She was experiencing classic burnout symptoms: Exhaustion Irritability Dreading work Feeling overwhelmed Ironically, she was burning out doing the work she loved most. The Turning Point: Discovering Somatic Experiencing Helen enrolled in somatic experiencing training, initially believing it would help her clients. Instead, it changed her life. Through this training she began to understand: How the nervous system affects decision making Why burnout happens in helping professions How to listen to internal signals of stress and capacity This new awareness helped her build a practice that aligned with her energy, values, and nervous system regulation. Why One-on-One Coaching Can Lead to Burnout One of the biggest insights Helen shares is that many practitioners get stuck in the one-on-one client model. While rewarding, it has limits: Your time is capped Your emotional energy gets drained Growth becomes impossible without burnout Helen realized she couldn't continue saying yes to every client. Instead of turning people away, she restructured her entire business model. Today, her practice includes: Nearly 30 clinicians Multiple therapy locations A dedicated children's mental health center Occupational therapy services Coaching and practitioner training programs The Power of Listening to Your Nervous System A major theme of this episode is body awareness in business decision-making. Helen explains that many professionals rely purely on logic and numbers. But your body often knows the answer first. She recommends asking: Does this opportunity feel expansive or draining? Does my body say yes… or hesitate? Am I making this decision from alignment or obligation? Learning to pause and check in with your nervous system can transform both business strategy and personal wellbeing. Marketing Strategies That Work for Wellness Practitioners Helen also breaks down the different marketing strategies she uses for her businesses. For her therapy practice: Psychology Today listings Insurance panels Local physician referrals Networking with healthcare providers Relationships with chiropractors, acupuncturists, and pediatricians For her coaching and training programs: Instagram content Blogs and educational articles Email newsletters Free workshops and trainings Online community building The key takeaway? Visibility + value = trust. Consistently sharing helpful content builds long-term relationships with your audience. Why Health Coaches Are Critical in the Healthcare Ecosystem One of the most important discussions in this episode is the role of health coaches in trauma-informed care. Helen explains that many therapy clients struggle with physical health issues related to stress and trauma, including: Chronic illness Autoimmune conditions Cardiovascular disease Hormonal imbalances Nervous system dysregulation While therapists address emotional healing, health coaches help clients implement daily lifestyle changes that support recovery. This makes health coaches an essential partner in a holistic health ecosystem. Advice for Health Coaches and Wellness Entrepreneurs Helen's biggest advice for practitioners: Slow down before making big business decisions. Instead of rushing into growth, ask: Is this aligned with my energy and values? Does this support my long-term sustainability? Am I building something that truly supports my life? When your business aligns with your nervous system, growth becomes more natural and sustainable. Helen's story is proof that helping people and building a profitable business are not mutually exclusive. By trusting your body, building the right team, and surrounding yourself with supportive community, it's possible to create a practice that flourishes financially while protecting your wellbeing. If you're a health coach, therapist, or wellness professional, this episode will inspire you to rethink what's possible in your career.
In this episode, I sat down with my friend Emily Sadri—midwife, nurse practitioner, mama of four (plus four bonus kids!), and founder of a thriving women's health practice. We had such an honest conversation about what it really takes to build a business that supports your life, not hijacks it. Chapters: 9:04 - From Burnout to Boundaries: Emily's Midwifery Exit Story 15:05 - Summit Secrets: What Worked, What Didn't, and the Power of One Relationship 18:23 - Building Content That Cuts Through the Noise 22:26 - The Information Overload Era: Why Niche Wins 41:15 - Metabolic Flexibility Over Quick Fixes: A Practitioner's Perspective 50:55 - Rich Relationships Over Transactional Networking Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE Connect with Guest - Instagram | @emilysadri_np Website | aureliahealth.com This episode is sponsored by: withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15 Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship: jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to hello@jennpike.com and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.
Today we are joined by Todd Bertsch. Todd is a keynote speaker, mental fitness coach, and creator of the Spark Framework—a system rooted in neuroscience and behavioral psychology that focuses on building resilience, leadership clarity, and sustainable personal growth through small, consistent changes. After overcoming early struggles with addiction and pivoting from entrepreneurship into coaching during the COVID pandemic, Todd now helps leaders strengthen their "mental muscle" by identifying negative thought patterns and shifting into a more constructive, resilient mindset. [March 16, 2026] 00:00 – Intro 00:26 - Intro Links Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ Offensive Security Vishing Services - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/vishing/ Offensive Security SMiShing Services - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/smishing/ Offensive Security Phishing Services - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/smishing/ Call Back Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/call-back-phishing/ Adversarial Simulation Services - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/adversarial-simulation/ Social Engineering Risk Assessments - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/social-engineering-risk-assessment/ Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 01:27 - Todd Bertsch Intro 02:39 - Todd's Origin Story 05:47 - Trauma and the Spark 08:30 - COVID Pivot to Coaching 10:58 - Mental Fitness for Leaders 14:37 - The Spark Framework Explained 17:04 - Curiosity and Burnout 18:37 - Small Steps, Big Change 19:35 - Protein-First Plan 20:09 - Weightloss Breakthrough 21:02 - Micro-Changes for Lifestyle 21:54 - Atomic Habits and Momentum 23:44 - Accountability and Coaching 24:08 - One Inch Wins Story 24:48 - Patience, Gratitude, and the Journey 28:34 - Connect with Todd and Book Picks https://www.toddbertsch.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddmbertsch/ https://www.instagram.com/theboltwithtoddb/ Recommended Books: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen R. Covey The Go-Giver – Bob Burg & John David Mann 32:12 - Mentors and Closing
If you're in midlife and feeling mentally stretched with brain fog, poor sleep or constant stress, this episode will help you understand what's really happening. In this episode, I'm joined by neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood to explore how stress, hormones, recovery and lifestyle shape your brain after 40 and what actually makes a difference. This is a clear, practical conversation for women who want to protect their focus, memory and long-term brain health. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN • What a “healthy brain” actually means in real life • Why lack of control drives burnout • How high-demand jobs affect dementia risk differently depending on control • Why education and cognitive stimulation protect against decline • What really happens to the brain during perimenopause • The link between vasomotor symptoms, sleep and brain fog • How creatine supports brain energetics (and dosing guidelines) • Why leg strength predicts processing speed and dementia risk • How sleep clears metabolic waste from the brain • Why improving one habit can improve multiple brain pathways TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro Stress, Burnout & Recovery: Why Your Brain Needs Rest to Adapt 01:22 What Defines a Healthy Brain? 03:10 The Demands on the Midlife Female Brain 08:00 Why Lack of Control (Not Just Stress) Increases Dementia Risk 10:34 Can You Improve Brain Function Later in Life? Neuroplasticity Explained 17:15 Decision Fatigue & Cognitive Load: The Hidden Brain Tax on Women 20:47 Brain Fog in Perimenopause: Hormones, Sleep & Cognitive Changes 27:34 Nutrient Deficiencies That Affect Brain Function (Iron, Vitamin D & B Vitamins) 28:55 Creatine for Brain Health: Memory, Depression & Cognitive Performance 37:19 Depression & Dementia Risk: What the Research Shows 39:53 Leg Strength & Brain Health: Why Lower Body Power Predicts Cognitive Function 46:32 Exercise After Poor Sleep: Why HIIT Can Restore Focus 50:19 The Glymphatic System: How Sleep Cleans the Brain 56:04 The “One Domino” Habit That Improves Brain Health VALUABLE RESOURCES • Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what's actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.
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