Episode 68: One Tool You Can Use This Week to Prevent Burnout and Build a Healthier, More Profitable Studio

I just got back from a 10-day vacation. Melissa’s about to head out on hers. And in the space between “leaving” and “coming back,” we realized something: burnout isn’t always obvious until it’s running the show.

In this episode, we get brutally honest about how burnout shows up in our lives, why “I’m so busy” is not a badge of honor, and how the wrong kind of hustle can quietly rob you of the joy that made you start your business in the first place.

We also share a simple, practical tool, the Studio Wellness and Burnout Checklist—that’s helping us and our teams step back, breathe, and reset. We talk about:

• The signs you’re closer to burnout than you think (and how to catch them early)

• Why vacation might not be the magic cure you think it is

• How leaders accidentally model bad habits for their teams—and how to flip the script

• The surprising questions that get your team talking honestly about workload, mental health, and creativity

• Why “busy” isn’t the same as “successful”

If you’ve been spinning your wheels, wondering why your motivation is tanking, or catching yourself daydreaming about burning it all down (we’ve been there), this one’s for you.

Because your business should support your life—not swallow it whole.

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