In this episode, Eugene Lee welcomes Diana Stelin, an artist and creativity coach, to explore how creativity can serve as a powerful antidote to burnout.
Diana shares her personal journey from managing an art gallery and struggling with overwhelming stress to rediscovering herself through art.
Learn how creative expression, even in small doses like doodling or quick sketching, can help reset the mind, relieve anxiety, and reconnect with your inner child.
Listeners will discover the SPARK method, a practical framework for using creativity in everyday life to stay present, pay attention, allow play, release outcomes, and practice kindness toward oneself.
Diana discusses the stigma around creativity in high-pressure environments, how embracing mistakes fosters growth, and why making space for fun and play is vital for mental health and resilience.
Whether dealing with burnout, seeking new coping tools, or wanting to unlock creative potential for deeper self-awareness and balance, this episode offers valuable insights and accessible exercises to rejuvenate mind and spirit.
Episode Highlights:
Diana’s personal story of burnout and healing through art
The SPARK method: Staying Present, Paying Attention, Allowing Play, Releasing outcomes, and Being Kind
Overcoming stigma and fear around creative expression
How creative play fosters productivity and mental well-being
Simple 2-3 minute creativity exercises to reduce stress
Why nurturing the inner child is key to authentic living
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In this inspiring episode, Eugene Lee sits down with Mirah Young, author of "The Mirror Method," to explore the challenges high achievers face with imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and burnout.
Mirah shares her personal journey of feeling stuck despite outward success and how journaling and self-reflection became her path to authenticity and self-leadership.
Discover how the Mirror Method - a blend of scripture, personal stories, and journaling - can help you reset, reflect, and reconnect with your true self beyond titles and labels.
Gain practical insights on overcoming the pressure to perform, the importance of vulnerability (especially for men), and strategies for establishing small daily habits like journaling and smiling to foster resilience.
Mirah also opens up about her life-changing car accident, reflecting on the power of positivity and grace in moments of hardship.
This episode emphasizes the significance of stepping back from distractions like social media to lead a purposeful, authentic life.
Whether you're grappling with burnout, seeking deeper self-awareness, or wanting to reclaim your creativity and joy, this episode offers a compassionate guide to giving yourself leeway in a world that demands performance.
Episode Highlights:
The Mirror Method: Resetting, reflecting, and authentic living
The role of journaling for self-discovery and overcoming imposter syndrome
Vulnerability and emotional expression in leadership and life
Practical tips for building small habits to combat burnout
The power of pausing and stepping away from social media
Personal story of resilience and the healing power of smiling
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Sabra Meretab is a writer and former tech executive who spent her career building Fintech products and leading engineering teams in Silicon Valley.
She most recently served as Chief of Staff and Technical Advisor to the Head of Payments Engineering at Stripe, where she helped lead major architectural overhauls and shape strategy across a 1,000-person organization.
In 2024, she left tech to write full-time.
Her essays—on ambition, burnout, and the achievement complex—resonate with an audience of “burnt out overachievers” on her Substack newsletter.
Sabra is a Stanford alum and passionate about rethinking success in high-performing spaces.
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https://snackablegrowth.substack.com
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Give Yourself Some Leeway - Self Awareness, Self Compassion & Self Care
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Bryan May is a Breakthrough Consultant who blends business acumen with spirituality to help individuals break through personal and professional barriers.
The video explores self-help methods like hypnosis and breathwork, discussing the search for major life breakthroughs. Discover **actionable insights** for personal growth and overcoming obstacles. Learn how to tap into your **inner wisdom** and embrace **self improvement** through various modalities.
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22nd August 2022.
I sat in my car and recorded the first 8 minutes of my story on my phone.
I had no idea where podcasting would take me.
3 years later - over 100 guests sharing their journeys - I never would have believed it.
But what I learned is more valuable than a $10,000 camera setup, 1M downloads or landing "big name" guests.
Here's a throwback to the short and snappy episodes of recording in the closet ;)
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For most of her life, Sharon Rolph felt invisible.
When Sharon retired, she wondered how she'd know if she was productive.
Today she's a motivating influencer at 77, as an author, podcast guest and the 'Queen of Courage' on Instagram.
Her days now feel "right" since finding her Spark.
This transformation she experienced is being offered to the public, for the first time. She inspires curiosity and possibilities in everyone.
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In her early 40's, Dorothy Cook had a major health crisis that took her out of the workforce for a year, but in reality, ittook another nine years to fully get back her health and identity.
Dorothy shares this ten-year journey where she learnedto self compassion, how to handle stress differently, and no longer repress negative emotions.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/prosperwithdorothy
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Are you still glorifying the 16 hour work day?
The hustle, the grind, the all-nighters to achieve success?
You've got a one way ticket to burnout, my friend.
If you want to play the long game, sacrificing sleep will only get you left behind.
Why are so many high achievers suffering from insomnia?
Dr. Marissa Alert is a licensed clinical psychologist, consultant, and speaker. She is the driving force behind MDA Wellness, a boutique consulting firm devoted to helping fast-paced companies address stress and burnout.
Dr. Alert is a recognized thought leader in workplace mental health and wellness, and her insights have been featured in Forbes, Newsweek, Yahoo Life, WorkLife, and Authority Magazine.
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How can you become an effective, strategic leader if you spend half of your day replying to emails?
The problem with most leadership styles is that they don't know how to optimize their leadership effectively.
Dan Roberts has over 25 + years in multiple leadership roles, working in fortune 100 companies, as well as startups.
For 15 years his work focused on leading enterprise change and transformation, as an internal leader, as well as an external consultant.
That experience combined with being a life-long student of human behavior, positioned Dan to pursue his goal of coaching individuals and helping them make important changes in their lives.
He has been coaching leaders for over 13 years with a focus on helping leaders be more effective, healthier and more satisfied with their work and career.
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Alan Lazaros shares how feelings of abandonment and a high ACE score led to extreme achievement as a coping behavior. He touches on the hidden struggles that drive many high achievers, tying into mental health and personal development. Consider how childhood trauma may be affecting your life.
At age 2, Alan's father passed away in a car accident.
At age 26, after getting into a car accident himself, Alan questioned everything he was doing in life.
He questioned who he was and the choices he was making.
He was at an all-time low, and decided to change his trajectory forever.
Although he had a successful career in Corporate America, he made the hard decision to start his own business dedicated to helping others get to the Next Level in their life, love, health, and wealth.
He is the CEO of the Next Level University podcast, a global top 100 podcast with over 1900 episodes, listened in 170+ countries.
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Scott Anderson is the author of "You’re Not Toast" and the founder of DoubleDare, a business coaching service helping high-achieving professionals break free from burnout.
Scott's journey began while scaling a marketing communications agency with 22 employees, finding himself in a deep burnout spiral with 'no plan B.'
After leaving the agency and working as a mental health therapist for executives, he realized the critical need to share tools that address burnout not just through external fixes, but by targeting root causes.
With 30 years of business ownership, an ICF certification, and mental health therapy credentials, Scott guides clients through a proven process to reduce stress, scale businesses, and rediscover work passion.
His approach blends business strategy with deep understanding of burnout's mental and emotional dimensions.https://fastfixcall.com/
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How do you define happiness at work?
Is it important for you?
As a Leader, are you responsible for your team's happiness?
Aurelie Litynski is a globally recognized expert in positive work culture, a TEDx speaker, a certified Chief Well-being & Chief Happiness Officer, and the author of the book “100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture”. With a track record of transforming organizations, she partners with SMEs, multinational companies, and corporate leaders to ignite positivity, boost productivity, and drive high performance.
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Get Your Copy of 100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture https://aurelielitynski.com/100-ideas-for-a-positive-work-culture
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From writers writing at home to actors & directors collaborating on set, film & TV encompass the full spectrum of remote, hybrid and in-person work. As a studio executive and producer on films from Die Hard to The Wolverine, Steven Puri had to learn how to inspire a broad range of teams.
When Steven moved into tech he discovered a whole new set of remote work challenges, which led him to study the great minds of productivity - Csikszentmihalyi, Newport, Clear - to find solutions.
Introducing TheSukha.co - the focus app for remote workers.
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Lora Cheadle is a leadership wellness coach, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author specializing in burnout and betrayal recovery.
As a former attorney who walked away from a high-stress legal career, she understands the toll of exhaustion, overwork, and the hidden betrayals that drain passion and purpose.
Through her signature Life Choreography® and Fuel Up Burnout Recovery Method, she empowers individuals and organizations to break free from burnout, reclaim their vitality, and step fully into their power.
- The difference between burnout and betrayal.- The remedies for burnout and betrayal, and how to figure out which ones to apply.- How to tell if your expectations are realistic or idealistic.- Advocating on behalf of yourself and your expectations.
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Want to be a guest on the podcast? Apply to appear on the show here:https://forms.gle/9jtBomLzkS9ELrDJA*******Nicolas Lefevre is the CEO and co-founder of Cardyio, a pioneering company specializing in emotional resilience and physiological monitoring in the workplace.
As a QSE engineer (Quality, Safety, Environment) and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, he brings expertise in corporate risk management and well-being.
Passionate about the intersection of technology and workplace health, he teaches CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) at university level, equipping future professionals with essential sustainability and governance skills.
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Dana L. Cox is a beacon for ambitious women, guiding them to blend career success with personal fulfillment.
As the founder of FIX Coaching & Consulting, she draws on her own recovery from burnout to empower others.
With over 20 years in leadership, her insights help clients redefine success and build resilience.
A mother of seven and a grandmother, Dana's personal journey through divorce and job loss fuels her mission to inspire women to prioritize their values and live authentically.
Her book, "From Burnout to Badass," reflects her commitment to transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
Dana hosts a free weekly training series called: “Get Paid Formula: How to Get Paid What You're Worth Without Burning Out"
This training is designed to help women break free from burnout, get positioned for success, and secure the pay and promotions they deserve—without overworking themselves into exhaustion.
Register at: https://go.fixcoaching.com/training
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Ryan Christensen is a hypnotist and author focusing on peak mental performance, emotional resilience, and life satisfaction.
Ryan leverages his decades of experience in the military, counter terrorism and counter proliferation worlds to dive deep and rapidly identify the core beliefs holding his clients back.
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Kyle Smith is a Clarity Consultant & developer of Neuro Linguistic Somatic Experience (NLSE).
Kyle's on a mission to defeat The Victim Mentality through a practical mindset coaching system for people who want to defeat the negative narratives and empower themselves to take action, become more in control of their life, and optimize their mental well-being.
In this episode:
- The massive flaw most people are making when the talk MINDSET
- Language shapes our reality: what you weren’t taught in school.
- ABRACADABRA, MAGIC, & SPELLS: What does that have to do with it?
- How to identify and eliminate destructive, limiting thought patterns to obliterate the VICTIM MENTALITY.
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Jeffrey Siegel, M.Ed., is a men’s health and wellness coach, writer, and mindfulness teacher at Harvard University. He specializes in the psychology of eating and integrative self-care, helping high-performing men build balance, resilience, and confidence in their bodies and lives. In this episode:
- Men & the Burnout Loop
- Why men often fall into cycles of overwork and self-neglect.
- How to create boundaries that honor your energy and priorities without sacrificing ambition.
- Shifting away from the toxic “hustle culture” narrative.
- Embracing a balanced, values-driven approach to health, success, and relationships.
- Tools for Resilience and Focus
- How mindfulness, intentional habit design, and self-awareness can transform your mental and physical health.
- Simple, actionable strategies to stay present, energized, and aligned with your goals.
https://mailchi.mp/488740d0200e/wellness-resources-free-download
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Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men's health.
Men's health is not just for one month.
Together we can make a difference for men's health – in prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
Help me stop men dying too young.
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I appreciate all of you for your support!
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Alan Stevens is an internationally recognized Profiling and Communications Specialist and the creator of Rapid Trait Profiling, - a methodology for understanding people through facial features, micro-expressions, and body language.
Hailed by the UK Guardian as the world’s leading authority on reading people, Alan has worked with organisations such as Disney Films, Gillette, and the Australian Federal Police.
As the founder of The Campfire Project and a Director of The Business of Smiles charity, Alan focuses on building authentic relationships, improving education, and addressing societal challenges. In this episode: - The Power of Rapid Trait Profiling in Managing Stress - Building Resilience Through Authentic Connections - Transforming Adversity into Growth
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Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men's health.
Men's health is not just for one month.
Together we can make a difference for men's health – in prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
Help me stop men dying too young. You can donate here:
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I appreciate all of you for your support!
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