Healing vs. Repair: Burnout, a 24-Day Water Fast, and Choosing Conscious Leadership with Dr. Jonathan Locust

On Divine Decode, we confront burnout without the sugar-coating. Former VP and professor Dr. Jonathan Locust explains why quick fixes don’t heal root causes—and how silence, fasting, breathwork, and honest self-inquiry shifted his life. We unpack the difference between repairing symptoms and healing foundations, the role of forgiveness and dream analysis, and a pragmatic map of consciousness (from survival to service). We also explore how to practice awareness when life isn’t easy, using accessible tools: breath, visualization, and intention.

 

About the guest  :

Dr. Jonathan Locust is a scholar and former higher-ed VP whose personal collapse led to deep spiritual work, including a 24-day water fast, meditation, and forgiveness practices. He now builds ConsciRise, a community focused on integrity-driven leadership and whole-person healing.

 

Key takeaways:

• Healing vs. repair: Repair patches cracks; healing addresses the cause so the pattern doesn’t repeat.

• Root-cause honesty: Ask why the “crack” formed—burnout often signals misaligned values, unresolved trauma, or chronic over-performance.

• Systems lens: Even without perfect definitions of “consciousness,” you can track outcomes (resilience, connection, service) to gauge growth.

• Practical tools anyone can use:

• • Breathwork micro-pauses (10 seconds, 3× daily) to down-shift stress.

  • Visualization (grounding to the earth’s core) to create safety and release tension.

  • Sending positive intent before meetings to change relational tone.

• Dream analysis as feedback: Your unconscious communicates via symbols; reflecting on dreams can surface blind spots and next steps.

• From survival to service: A working model of consciousness moves from safety needs to service to others, compassion, and collective responsibility.

• Forgiveness to free energy: Releasing old grievances—including self-forgiveness—unlocks momentum for health and purpose.

• Awareness is not a luxury: Breath, visualization, and intention are free and scalable starting points, even in hardship.

• Leadership with integrity: Choose practices that align actions with values; let performance emerge from coherence, not hustle.

• Community matters: ConsciRise centers healing and leadership as shared practices, not solo heroics.

 

Some statements could be interpreted as medical claims or encouragement of prolonged fasting. We present them as personal experience, not advice. Listeners should consult qualified healthcare professionals before attempting any extended fast or changing treatment.

How to connect with the guest  :

• Website: https://www.conscirise.com/ LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube

• Learn more about ConsciRise and join the community for conscious seekers and practitioners.

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