This conversation is one of the most raw, emotional, and transformational stories ever shared on the show.In today’s episode, I sit down with Ioni Papadakis — Greek-Canadian entrepreneur, founder of 9 Elephants Consulting, emotional intelligence mentor, and a woman whose story of survival will shake you in the best way possible.At just 17 years old, Ione left home, crossed an ocean, and entered a world where she had no community, no support, and no roadmap for survival. What followed was a hidden battle with cultural displacement, shame, depression, people-pleasing, financial collapse, and moments so dark she questioned whether her life was worth continuing.But then everything changed.Through self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and the courage to ask for help, Ione rebuilt her life from the ground up — going from isolated, hungry, and sleeping outside…to leading over 100 employees, paying off her debt, starting her consulting business, and becoming a Woman of Impact Award recipient.In this episode we cover:The hidden side of burnout most people overlookThe cultural pressure to “stay quiet” and how it destroys mental healthWhy awareness is the first step toward transformationThe power of community when shame tells you to stay silentHow young women (and men) fall into dangerous situations when hope fadesThe mindset shift that turns victims into victorsHow emotional intelligence saved her lifeWhat real leadership looks like — and why it’s nothing like culture portraysWhy men especially must learn to ask for helpHow faith intervened at the exact moment she needed itIf you’re struggling…If you feel unseen…If you think you’re the only one battling darkness…This conversation might be the moment things shift.This is more than a story.This is proof that resilience can be rebuilt — one courageous decision at a time.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ioni Papadakis https://www.9elephantsconsulting.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ioni.coach/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------More from Coach Boe:Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/resilient-colle...🌐 Learn more or work with Chris at:👉 https://www.chrisboecoaching.com🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos that hit hard, speak truth, and move you forward.🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss an update!🔗 Explore More + Get Started Today:📩 Contact Me for 1-on-1 Support: chris@coachboe.com🎧 Listen to my Podcast "The Resilient Life with Chris Boe": https://shorturl.at/WukBS

High achievers, CEOs, and driven professionals are praised for handling it all — but what happens when “being the rock” becomes the reason you're cracking?

In this powerful episode, Chris Boe exposes the hidden cost of over responsibility and how constantly carrying everyone else’s needs leads to exhaustion, resentment, and burnout. You'll learn why your identity might be tied to doing too much, how to recognize when you're carrying what was never yours, and actionable strategies to reclaim your peace without losing your edge.

If you’re always “on,” always needed, and always the one who shows up — this episode is your wake-up call.

➡️ Learn how to reset your boundaries➡️ Rebuild your energy from the inside out➡️ And step into a version of success that doesn’t cost your soul

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Keywords: over responsibility, burnout recovery, executive fatigue, wellness for high achievers, leadership stress, emotional overload, stress management for professionals, performance recovery, high performer burnout, work-life boundaries

Are you always "on"? High-achieving professionals, CEOs, and business owners often carry the hidden weight of performance pressure—never slowing down, never switching off. In this episode, Chris Boe breaks down the unseen toll of constant output on your mind, body, and soul. You’ll discover the invisible trap many leaders fall into, the identity myths keeping you stuck, and practical shifts to reclaim your energy, clarity, and peace. This is a must-listen for anyone who leads at a high level but feels quietly drained behind the scenes. If you would like to connect or see how we can work together, please reach out HERE.

On the outside, you’re crushing it. On the inside? You’re quietly falling apart.

In this raw and revealing episode of Wellness Matters, Chris Boe opens up about the hidden burnout so many high-achieving professionals face — and why the most successful people often suffer in silence.

You’ll discover:

• The 5 warning signs you’re in a silent battle (even if no one sees it)

• How chronic stress, pressure, and perfectionism affect your body and brain

• Why your high performance might be hiding low internal stability

• Chris’s personal story of emotional collapse, toxic coping, and transformation

• Practical steps to offload pressure and reclaim your energy and clarity

If you’re a business owner, executive, or high performer who’s tired of pretending everything’s fine — this episode will hit home. You're not weak. You're waking up. Let’s rebuild from the inside out.

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Most men don’t need more hustle—they need relief.
In this raw and transformative episode of Wellness Matters, Chris Boe unpacks the invisible weight modern men carry: the stress, the silence, the emotional suppression that slowly destroys energy, relationships, and health.

If you’re a man who's feeling drained, stuck, or quietly collapsing under pressure—this conversation is for you. Chris gets personal about his own breaking point and delivers real strategies to release the stress before it turns into sickness.

You’ll learn how emotional suppression leads to burnout, how chronic stress wrecks your hormones and immune system, and how to build a wellness rhythm that actually heals.

What you’ll discover in this episode:

• Why so many men feel exhausted and emotionally numb

• The hidden impact of unprocessed pressure and trauma

• How to decode physical symptoms as signals of deeper stress

• 5 powerful tools to release pressure without losing strength

• How to lead yourself out before your body forces you to

This isn’t just motivation—it’s a roadmap back to strength, clarity, and vitality.

Share your weekly challenge @chris_boe_knows and tag your journey to let go and rebuild.

#MensWellness #MentalHealthForMen #MasculineResilience #WellnessPodcast #StressReliefForMen #ChrisBoeKnows #WellnessMatters #BurnoutRecovery #MasculineEnergy #LeadYourself

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Millions of men are silently stuck—drifting through midlife, disconnected from their purpose, and carrying more than they show. But there’s a way out.

In this powerful launch to Season 2 of Wellness Matters, Chris Boe speaks directly to the man who’s burning out in silence. If you’re a man between 35 and 55 who’s tired, unmotivated, or just plain numb… this episode is your wake-up call.

Chris exposes what he calls “The Lost Man Syndrome”—where you’re surviving but not really living—and shows you exactly how to lead yourself out. Through personal story, real-world coaching, and a framework built on four essential pillars of masculine wellness, you’ll gain tools to rise with clarity, strength, and vision.

🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why so many men feel stuck in midlife (and don’t even know it)

• The danger of suppressing pain and “manning up” the wrong way

• The 4 Pillars of Modern Masculine Wellness: Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual

• Chris’s personal breakthrough moment that changed everything

• A tactical starter plan to help you rebuild from the inside out

🎧 Listen now and tag @chris_boe_knows with the action you’re taking to lead yourself this week.

This is where your comeback begins.

#TheLostMan #MensWellness #MidlifeCrisis #MentalHealthForMen #WellnessMatters #MasculineResilience #ChrisBoeKnows #LeadYourself #WholeManHealing #PurposeDrivenMen

Guarding your growth is non-negotiable if you want long-term wellness.

In this high-impact episode of Wellness Matters, Chris Boe teaches you how to master your energy, boundaries, and momentum so you don’t keep restarting your journey every time life gets loud. If you’ve ever lost progress after a breakthrough, this episode will show you how to protect your wellness from the inside out.

🔑 You’ll learn:
✅ How energy leaks sabotage your consistency
✅ The 5 biggest boundary blind spots that drain growth
✅ Chris’s weekly “Energy Audit” to stay focused and fueled
✅ Simple ways to reset and recharge without guilt
✅ How to build personal power through integrity-based living

🎧 Press play and tag @chris_boe_knows with what you’re guarding this week.
Wellness isn’t a phase. It’s a lifestyle—and it starts with protecting what matters most.

#WellnessMatters #GuardYourGrowth #ChrisBoeKnows #EnergyMastery #MomentumMatters #MentalWellness #BoundariesAndBalance #ResilientLiving

You’re showing up. You’ve made progress. But suddenly… you’re stuck again.
The to-do list gets ignored. Doubt creeps in. You scroll instead of start. You overthink instead of move.

This episode is your wake-up call.

Join Chris Boe as he tackles one of the biggest invisible enemies of transformation: internal resistance—the subtle force that delays your dreams, drains your focus, and derails your consistency.

In this raw, motivational, and highly practical episode, Chris helps you expose resistance for what it really is, understand where it comes from, and—most importantly—teach you how to break through it.

👉 Discover the 6 hidden faces of resistance (it’s not just procrastination)
👉 Learn why resistance intensifies right before a breakthrough
👉 Hear Chris’s own battle with resistance and how he won
👉 Walk away with a 5-part Breakthrough Toolkit to reclaim momentum
👉 Take on the “Do It Anyway” challenge to break the cycle now

🎧 Tune in and tag @chris_boe_knows with the one action you’re finally moving on this week.
This one’s gonna hit deep—and set you free.

#WellnessMatters #ChrisBoeKnows #OvercomeResistance #MindsetShift #BreakthroughPodcast #ProcrastinationFix #PersonalGrowthTools #ConfidenceChallenge