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đď¸ In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Steven Cohenâlicensed psychologist, speaker, and advisor to high-performing professionalsâfor a grounded conversation about burnout, balance, and what real mental fitness actually looks like.With decades of experience counseling physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, and families, Dr. Cohen brings a rare perspective to the tableâone that cuts through the noise of hustle culture and addresses the emotional strain most high achievers ignore. He shares what burnout really is (and what it isnât), why perspective matters more than pressure, and how to separate your professional role from your personal identity. We talk imposter syndrome, reframing failure, and how meditation, mindfulness, and boundaries can boostânot breakâperformance.Whether you're leading a business, a team, or just trying to stay afloat under the weight of your own expectations, Dr. Cohenâs insights will help you think clearer, lead longer, and protect the one asset you canât replace: your mental energy.=========Chapters:00:00 Intro06:15 How to Make Sense out of Chaos09:56 Slowing Down as a High Performing Professional12:50 Misunderstanding Burnout15:05 Protecting Time & Energy Without Guilt20:32 Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy22:24 Supporting Mental Clarity & Decision Making28:33 Professional Longevity35:26 Emotional Behavior That Shortens Careers40:42 Maintaining Emotional Availability45:53 Mental Resets47:20 Rapid-Fire Questions
