The DARK Truth About Workplace Addiction and Burnout

Workplace addiction and burnout are silently killing productivity, engagement, and leadership effectiveness. Yet, most organizations are still using outdated strategies that treat symptoms instead of solving the real problem.

In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr and Dr. Adi Jaffe explore how businesses can take a proactive, science-driven approach to addressing burnout, addiction, and mental well-being—not as HR issues but as core leadership responsibilities.

Steward Your Business and IGNTD share a mission of creating transformative leadership and business solutions that challenge the status quo. Together, David and Adi explore the hidden costs of untreated workplace mental health challenges and provide real strategies for fostering resilience, accountability, and sustainable success.

This episode is a must-listen if you are a leader looking to create a culture where your team thrives—without the silent struggles of stress, addiction, and disengagement.

What You Will Learn in This Episode:

• How burnout, addiction, and chronic stress silently erode company performance.
• Why high-achieving professionals often mask struggles with unhealthy coping mechanisms.
• The connection between emotional intelligence, leadership style, and team burnout.
• How leaders can recognize signs of burnout and addiction before they spiral.
• Practical strategies for implementing wellness initiatives that actually work.
• The IGNTD approach to mental health and business transformation.
• Actionable steps leaders can take to prevent burnout and support their teams.

Why This Episode Matters:
Mental health is a leadership issue. If you do not address burnout, addiction, and stress, you will lose top talent, diminish productivity, and create an unsustainable work culture. This conversation combines two powerful perspectives—Dr. Jaffe’s groundbreaking work in mental health innovation and David Carr’s leadership development strategies—to offer a complete framework for lasting workplace transformation. If you are serious about building a high-performing team without sacrificing well-being, this episode will change the way you lead.

Connect with Dr. Adi Jaffe:

• Website: https://www.theabstinencemyth.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dradijaffe/
• IGNTD: https://www.igntd.com/

Join the Conversation: How does burnout or addiction show up in your workplace? What strategies have worked for you? Drop your thoughts in the comments.



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