Burnout, Boundaries, and How to Protect Your Capacity w/ Dr. Santina Wheat

In high-pressure careers—whether you're in healthcare, leadership, or running your own business—boundaries are often mistaken for weakness or a lack of commitment. In this episode, Dr. Santina Wheat breaks down why the opposite is true. You'll learn why excellence requires boundaries, how to recognize leaky boundaries in your day-to-day work, and the key shifts that can help you avoid burnout without sacrificing performance.Dr. Wheat offers practical tools for identifying your current capacity, communicating more clearly, and creating sustainable practices that protect your time, energy, and focus. Whether you're a physician, team leader, or entrepreneur, this episode will help you understand that boundaries aren’t barriers—they’re the foundation for long-term success.Episode Highlights:Why boundaries are essential for true excellenceHow leaky boundaries lead to burnoutSmall, practical steps to protect your capacityChapters:Redefining Boundaries as a Strength — 00:45Excellence vs. Availability — 04:02When Boundaries Leak into Burnout — 05:473 Practical Steps to Start Today — 07:40Connect with Dr. Santina Wheat:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtinawheat/Free 7-Day Boundaries challenge: https://www.subscribepage.io/3bXosNoBoundaries Workshop https://burnouttobalanced.my.canva.site/boundaries-that-stickWebsite: www.santinawheat.comMini Course - https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/183137This podcast is brought to you in partnership with Liz Chapman & COUpcoming Events:Napa Retreat - October 5-8, 2026 - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/cetj223rsrGrowth & Connect Events - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/hb2a0mwbqwSave 25% with Flodesk - https://flodesk.com/c/OR8VKLLet’s Stay Connected: → Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurennajar → Learn more or work with me: www.laurennajar.com → Follow Business Over Cocktails on IG: www.instagram.com/businessovercocktails → Attend Growth & Connect retreats & events: www.instagram.com/growthandconnect🎧 Subscribe & Review: Love the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend who needs a business boost and a good chat over a cocktail.