“If you’re ‘high-performing’ but running on fumes… this episode is your permission slip to pivot, protect your peace, and still win.”

You can be ambitious and regulated, you don’t have to choose.

In this episode of the Unbreakable Podcast Network, Kait and Josie go full real-time from Singapore: travel chaos, global work, high-performance pressure, and the actual practices that prevent burnout without killing momentum.

They break down why burnout isn’t just “too much work”, it’s leaky boundaries, messy focus, and zero recovery. You’ll also hear updates on Unbreakable heading toward publication (plus audiobook plans + “side quests”), and why cultural respect matters when bringing resilience work across countries and industries.

If you’re juggling career, leadership, training, family, or just trying to not explode from group chats… this one’s for you.

In this episode, we cover:

-Why focus management is key for time management for burnout prevention

-“Action kills anxiety”, how to pivot when life changes fast

-Phone boundaries, message guilt, and the myth of being “on” 24/7

-Hustle culture recovery: how to rest without spiraling

-Global leadership + cultural respect (from London to Bahrain)

-Listener Qs: unlearning validation, handling disagreement, and burnout-proof performance

-The “empty boat mindset” + why not everything is personal

Drop your listener questions!

Comment your question + we might feature it in a future episode.

👍 Like, subscribe, and share this with the friend who’s “fine” but hasn’t taken a real break since 2019.

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In this Episode:

00:00 Navigating Global Connections and Travel Challenges

03:02 Culinary Adventures and Cultural Connections in Singapore

06:07 Building Relationships and Professional Development

08:52 The Journey of Unbreakable: From Concept to Publication

11:57 Cultural Sensitivity and Adapting to Global Audiences

14:53 Respecting Cultural Norms and Personal Expression

18:00 Mental Health and Resilience in Professional Settings

20:59 The Importance of Unlearning for Personal Growth

30:50 Understanding Personal Perception

32:10 The Empty Boat Mindset

34:30 Emotional Regulation and Reactions

37:48 The Importance of Communication

40:10 Managing Stress and Burnout

45:59 Focus Management Over Time Management

51:44 Building a Supportive Network

"Being authentic to oneself can be a superpower."

In this episode of the Unbreakable Podcast, Kait sits down with Dr. Ty McKinney (Ty the Neuro Guy), an Alberta-born neuroscience researcher and founder of 8Bit Cortex, to break down what burnout really is (spoiler: it’s not just “stress”), why our systems resist change, and how data + neurodiversity-informed thinking can reshape workplace wellness and addiction recovery outcomes.

We get into the brain side of modern life: media overload, survival mode vs abundance, emotional suppression, psychological safety, boundaries in white-collar culture, and why rest isn’t lazy, it’s biology. If you’ve felt fried, overstimulated, or like you can’t fully “turn off,” this conversation will hit.

This episode shows why burnout is often a body problem (hormones + recovery), not a motivation problem.

You’ll hear how social media and constant news can lock the brain into survival mode, and why “expressive suppression” (bottling it up) can backfire by revving the stress system even harder.

Ty also explains why white-collar work is uniquely vulnerable: no physical “end of shift,” blurred boundaries, guilt-driven availability, and the performance pressure that keeps people “on” late into the night.

And you’ll get a practical frame for sustainable wellbeing: rest + boundaries + psychological safety + presence, plus why better measurement matters in addiction recovery and human outcomes.

Want to ask a question for a future episode or be a guest? Drop a comment, DM us, or use the links on our website.

New episodes weekly. Protect your peace, chase your dreams, and stay Unbreakable.

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• Ty email: ty@8bitcortex.com

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In this Episode:

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Ty McKinney

01:31 The Journey from Therapist to Researcher

03:45 Cultural Dynamics of Alberta: Calgary vs. Edmonton

12:23 Media Consumption and Emotional Regulation

21:18 Navigating a Multi-Generational Workforce

24:05 The Importance of Authenticity in Communication

30:00 Transitioning from Survival to Abundance

34:08 The Perils of Perfectionism

36:08 Authenticity and Excellence: A Balancing Act

39:02 Understanding Burnout in the Workplace

44:44 The Role of Psychological Safety

50:46 Self-Care and Holistic Well-Being

"Make every day count."

In this episode of the Unbreakable Podcast, Kait Dinunzio sits down with Denise Dmitruk, nurse, athlete, cancer survivor, Crohn’s warrior, and founder of SaskFit, for a powerful conversation about resilience when your own body becomes the battleground.

Denise shares how bodybuilding helped pull her out of severe Crohn’s flares, hospitalizations, and blood transfusions, and how discipline, mindset, and movement became tools for survival. Just as she found her footing, life delivered another blow: a cancer diagnosis that tested everything she thought she knew about strength.

Together, Kait and Denise unpack:

- Living with chronic illness while refusing to let it define you

- Cancer, fear, and the mental weight no one prepares you for

- Why discipline can be an act of self-respect, not punishment

- Advocacy, boundaries, and protecting your peace

- What it really means to be “Unbreakable” when life keeps swinging

This is an honest, grounded conversation about health, identity, resilience, and choosing to keep going, without toxic positivity, hustle culture, or pretending it’s easy.

Watch the full episode now and hear a story that will change how you think about strength.

👉 New episodes drop regularly, subscribe, leave a comment, and share this with someone who needs the reminder: you are stronger than you think.

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We’re always looking for thoughtful humans with lived experience to join the Unbreakable Podcast.

If you have a story rooted in resilience, leadership, growth, or reinvention, or you know someone who does, reach out ⁠here⁠.

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This is a conversation, not a stage.

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In this Episode:

00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Strength

03:08 Denise's Journey with Crohn's Disease and Bodybuilding

06:14 Facing Cancer: A Turning Point in Strength

09:10 The Role of Ancestry and Personal History

11:58 Advocacy and Support for Cancer Patients

14:51 Navigating Health Challenges and Mental Resilience

17:59 Finding Peace in Nature and Self-Care

20:59 Closing Thoughts: Living Authentically and Positively