In a world where burnout is the norm and rest is often seen as a luxury, how can changemakers sustain their well-being while making an impact? Meico Marquette Whitlock—a workplace well-being strategist, mindfulness teacher, and recovering workaholic—joins us to explore how mission-driven professionals can prioritize self-care without guilt and create a culture of well-being in their organizations.
We dive deep into:
✔️ Reconnecting to Your WHY when the work feels overwhelming
✔️ Creating a sustainable culture of well-being at work (beyond wellness perks)
✔️ Self-care strategies for challenging times—even when resources are tight
✔️ Navigating social impact grief and processing the emotional weight of change-making
✔️ Digital well-being in a hyperconnected world—how to stay engaged without burning out
If you’re struggling to balance mission and mental health, this episode is for you.
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Meico Marquette Whitlock (he/him) is the founder and CEO of Mindful Techie and a certified trauma-informed mindfulness teacher. As a recovering workaholic and former nonprofit and government techie, he helps leaders and teams improve their well-being so they can increase their well-doing. He’s the author of How to Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back and The Intention Planner and has worked with organizations like the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Cigna, and Greenpeace. His insights have been featured on ABC News, Fox 5, and Radio One. Outside of work, Meico is a former triathlete, salsa dancer, and maker of the world’s best vegan chili!
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