If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem immune to burnout, this episode is your roadmap. I’ll walk you through the 10 key attitudes and practices that protect you from chronic stress, overwork, and frustration — and show you how to develop them for yourself.

These aren’t quick tips; they’re the personal traits and daily practices that create lasting resilience. You’ll learn why each one matters, how to put it into action, and how they work together to help you perform at your best without sacrificing your wellbeing.

From self-awareness and stress management, through emotional resilience, time management, and emotional intelligence, this is your practical guide to transforming how you work and live.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why prevention and recovery share the same core attributes
• How to identify the biggest personal levers you can pull to improve your wellbeing
• Practical steps to develop each of the 10 attributes
• How shifting your mindset transforms your workplace experience
• Where to start if you’re currently burnt out

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Burnout Recovery Powertools series — Episodes 155 to 166
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven R. Covey

Listen now and learn how to build your personal burnout-proof foundation.

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In this episode, Dex introduces systems thinking as a powerful tool for breaking burnout loops. Rather than blaming ourselves for exhaustion, Dex explains how unseen patterns — feedback loops, delays, and misguided leverage — quietly reinforce overwork, perfectionism, and stress.

You’ll hear how professionals like lawyers and doctors get stuck in these systems and how small but strategic shifts can transform your experience of work. Dex shares client stories, practical mental models, and journaling prompts to help you spot the invisible loops keeping you stuck — and how to break free.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why burnout is not a personal failing — and what’s really driving it
• How perfectionism and guilt create reinforcing burnout loops
• The difference between reinforcing and balancing loops
• How to use input → process → output → feedback to map your burnout system
• Real-world client examples of finding leverage and regaining momentum
• Why understanding the system gives you back your power

Key Questions to Reflect On:

• What system are you in that keeps you in overwork?
• Where’s the feedback loop? Where’s the delay?
• What would happen if you stopped feeding the loop?

Referenced Resource:

• Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Donella H. Meadows

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Worry can feel like a necessary part of success—but it’s more often a habit that drains your energy, confidence, and focus. In this episode, we explore two ways to cut worry down to size quickly.

First, we’ll look at a science-based 4-step protocol from Dr. Steve Bierman’s book The End of Worry, which helps dissolve worry as a reflex. Then, we’ll compare it to a coaching-based approach I use with clients in burnout—rooted in cognitive behavioural techniques and emotional leadership.

You’ll hear a real-world example of both methods in action, and learn how each approach helps disarm negative thinking and restore clarity—without toxic positivity or endless self-talk.

In this episode:

• Why worry feels useful—but rarely is
• The link between worry and imposter syndrome
• Dr. Steve Bierman’s 4-step protocol for ending the worry habit
• A burnout coaching approach based on real-time reframe
• When to use each method—and how to make either one work for you

Mentioned in this episode:
The End of Worry by Dr. Steve Bierman
https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/11274011-ep-46-how-to-fix-problems

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In this episode, I unpack some of the core ideas from The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k by Mark Manson — and how they relate (or don’t) to burnout recovery. We’ll explore why the pursuit of positivity can backfire, what “choosing your struggles” actually means, and how to take radical responsibility without shame or blame.

You’ll hear my take on:

• Why you shouldn’t try to care about everything
• The role of values, pain, and freedom in how you spend your energy
• Where “extreme ownership” helps burnout — and where it harms
• Why accepting the bad is key to getting your power back

This isn’t about blaming yourself. It’s about choosing what really matters — so you can stop the self-abandonment cycle and start living with purpose again.

📍 Mentioned:

• Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin
• The Last Word on Power by Tracy Goss

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Discover 5 powerful mind-body tools that support recovery from stress, anxiety, and burnout. Dex shares personal stories, client experiences, and science-backed modalities including Reiki, EFT, MBSR, Polyvagal-informed practices, and coaching. Whether you’re new to mind-body medicine or curious to go deeper, this episode offers insight, relief, and real tools for healing.

References and Resources:
https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/13521789-ep-92-how-to-create-safety-with-your-magical-vagus-nerve
https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/13654015-ep-94-when-feeling-safe-doesn-t-feel-safe
https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/13654091-ep-95-mastering-your-emotions
https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/16001476-ep-151-the-art-of-recharging-managing-anxiety-and-time
https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/16433664-ep-162-powertool-7-better-relationships
https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/17387732-ep-182-when-someone-pushes-your-buttons
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0345536932 MBSR by Jon Kabat-Zinn
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9692186/ EFT research
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31638407/ Reiki research
https://aka.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Diane-Poole-Study-of-Effectiveness-of-PKP-Kinesiology-in-Reducing-Stress-Anxiety-and-Depression.pdf Kinesiology research
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38840137/ Coaching, women physicians, burnout
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10726131/ Coaching, leaders, burnout

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In this episode on mind-body recovery, Dex explores how physical, emotional, and nervous system practices can help you break the burnout cycle—even when nothing else seems to be working.

Forget effort-based solutions. These are small, proven actions that calm your system, rebuild confidence, and reconnect you to purpose—without needing more energy or motivation.

You’ll learn:

• Why most burnout solutions fall short
• What a mind-body approach really is (and isn’t)
• Why skeptical professionals still benefit
• Simple practices to reduce stress in minutes
• How to counter burnout culture with connection and self-trust

Resources Mentioned:

• CBT, vagus nerve regulation, EMDR, HRV tracking
• HeartMath Institute, HEAL documentary
• Traditional and indigenous healing modalities
• Placebo Effect https://comparecamp.com/placebo-effect-statistics/

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Burnout changes your brain — literally! In this episode, Dex explains how stress rewires your mind, and how to restore energy, clarity, and joy.

You’ll learn:

• Why you’re foggy, anxious or flat — but not broken
• The brain science of burnout (amygdala, cortisol, executive function)
• Practical ways to calm your nervous system and rebuild clarity and drive

If you’re feeling numb, stuck or off your game, there’s a path back.

Resources
Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl
Big Potential – Shawn Achor
Joy on Demand – Chade-Meng Tan
The Heart of Trauma – Bonnie Badenoch
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts - Gabor Mate
Stress and Your Brain - Ted Ed https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1127655593914312

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What if energy, stress, and perception held the keys to physical and emotional healing? In this conversation, Dex sits down with Henning R. Jensen, quantum physics author and energy expert, to explore how the subtle forces of thought, emotion, and trauma affect our health, biology, and potential.

You’ll learn how quantum principles apply to everyday life—and how understanding your energetic system might unlock healing, clarity, and joy. A must-listen for professionals curious about the deeper drivers of burnout, stress, and human performance.

Resources
Henning's Book
https://www.amazon.com/You-Create-Your-Life-explains-ebook/dp/B0C8B6C79W
https://www.linkedin.com/in/henningrjensen
https://www.facebook.com/henning.r.jensen
https://www.instagram.com/quantumlife_cph
https://kvantelivet.dk

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