Professionals’ Recovery Room

If you’ve ever said yes when you were exhausted, kept quiet to avoid conflict, or felt like people just walk all over you—this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, M breaks down what boundaries actually are, why they’re critical to protecting your energy, and the surprising ways a lack of boundaries is linked to burnout. 

 Plus, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of:

• What healthy boundaries look and sound like

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In Episode 5, we explored what boundaries are and why they matter. But what happens when you realize you don’t have enough of them—and you’re not sure where to begin?

In this episode, M walks you step by step through how to:

• Identify where your boundaries are missing

• Start setting them with confidence

• Handle pushback with clarity—not fear

You’ll hear real-world examples, learn simple scripts to help you get started...

Toxic workplaces don’t always look toxic at first glance—but if you’re questioning your worth, dodging politics, or watching people break down around you, it’s time to look closer.

In this episode, I share personal stories and research-backed insights on what truly defines a toxic workplace (and what doesn’t), how it impacts your mental and physical health, and why it destroys productivity and morale. You’ll learn how to recognize ...

Before you say yes to that new job, stop and ask: What kind of leadership am I walking into?

In this episode, M takes you inside the signs of toxic leadership and teaches you how to spot them—before you accept an offer. Because once you're inside a toxic workplace, the harm is already happening.

You’ll learn:

• How toxic leadership shows up in the culture 

• Specific red flags to look for during the interview process

• Question...

In this powerful first episode, host M asks the question so many professionals are afraid to say out loud: "Does this sound like you?" If you're exhausted but still pushing, dreading Mondays by Saturday, or feeling numb even while you're achieving—this might be burnout.

You’ll learn:

• What burnout really looks like (it’s more than just being tired)

• What recent research says about the rising burnout crisis

• The first gentle ...

You took time off. Booked the massage. Downloaded the meditation app. You tried to push through, get organized, stay positive… And you’re still burned out.

In Episode 2, M breaks down why common burnout “fixes” don’t work—and what actually does. You’ll learn:

• Why things like time off, pampering, or multitasking often make burnout worse

• What real recovery looks like through nervous system support, boundary rebuilding, and re...

Welcome to The Professionals Recovery Room—a podcast for high-achievers who are tired of pushing through exhaustion, holding it all together, and pretending they're fine. In this short intro, host M shares the mission behind the podcast and what you can expect in the episodes ahead.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected, drained, or done—this is your space to recover, reset, and remember who you are beyond the burnout.

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