Burnout Is a Lie — It’s Drift. How to Reclaim Direction in 7 Minutes a Day | Dr. Cynthia Benson Mercer

Here's the full description: She had the C-suite title. The 30-year career. The credentials. And then at almost 56 years old, on one ordinary day, it was all gone. In this episode of Another Million Miles, host Danielle Keasling sits down with Dr. Cynthia Benson Mercer — board-certified executive coach, human capital strategist, bestselling author, and creator of the Stop Drifting framework — for one of the most honest and practical conversations about why high-achieving women silently lose themselves long before they ever hit rock bottom. Here's the truth nobody is saying out loud: you didn't burn out overnight. You drifted. And there's a difference. What you'll hear in this episode: Why burnout is actually the result of drift — and how to catch it before it catches you The 5 P's of human flourishing: Purpose, Prosperity, People, Potential & Physiological health — and how ignoring even one quietly destroys the rest The 7-Minute Pivot — a daily practice backed by neuroscience that takes less time than doom scrolling and can literally change the direction of your life Why the most ambitious, high-performing women are actually the most at risk for drift — and it has nothing to do with weakness How Dr. Cynthia was eliminated from her C-suite role at 56, single and starting over — and why she was ready What a breast cancer diagnosis at 41 taught her about asking for help Why asking for help isn't a weakness — it's actually your most underrated leadership skill How to stop waiting to be "tapped" and start building your next chapter today, while still doing your day job with excellence If you've ever felt like you're moving fast but going nowhere, this episode is your wake-up call. 🌐 Connect with Dr. Cynthia: dr-cynthia.com