26. Life Lessons from Burnout Breakthroughs with Eric Recker

Have you ever experienced burnout? If yes, you’ll appreciate this episode. If no, you’ll appreciate this episode. You may be in the midst of it & be too burned out to know, & if you’re not, it may help you avoid it. Listen in for a relatable discussion with my friend, the inspirational Eric Recker, dentist, success coach, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator on performance & burnout, two-time author, & recovering triathlete. Oh, & he’s a husband & dad, too. Eric’s life took an unexpected turn when he was faced with a near-death experience due to a rare medical condition, a sobering moment that forced him to confront his priorities & reassess his approach to life. Through it, he gleaned the invaluable lesson of embracing the present moment & cherishing meaningful connections over fleeting achievements. Now, he shares his experiences & insights & strives to support individuals & teams in achieving their goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. In this episode, Eric & I discuss: Going through burnout rather than around it His identity as a dentist & others’ perspectives on being anything other than that Sleeping challenges, chest pains, heart palpitations, & panic attacks Doing more & working harder The build-up of burnout Third grade punks, kickball, & life-long perfectionism The ongoing challenge of doing less The selflessness of taking care of ourselves The finite inflow & outflow of dams & humans Expecting more of ourselves than others The importance of gauging our tank & ensuring we have something in it Daily self-awareness & line dancing Follow Eric & learn more about how he can help you on LinkedIn & on his website. Click here to learn more about & order his most recent book, That Dam Analogy. Click here to learn more about & order his first book, The False Sense of Urgency and How to #WINtheNOW. Thank you for listening to The DASH Mindset Podcast! If you liked the podcast, please subscribe and rate it wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps other people live more authentically in their lives, too. Learn more at The DASH Mindset website, & download your free PDF to begin unlocking your true potential & the life you want, or find me on Facebook & LinkedIn. I look forward to connecting with you! Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The DASH Mindset Podcast!