Episode 42: Beating Burnout and Finding Balance with Melo Calarco

Have you ever faced a challenge so big that it pushed you to your physical and mental limits? Melo Calarco certainly has, and he's learned to manage stress in the moment. In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I'm joined by Melo, a TEDx speaker and multi-award-winning author of Beating Burnout, Finding Balance. In his book, Melo shares his incredible journey, cycling over 30,000 km across five continents, where he learned to overcome life-threatening challenges and manage stress. His mission now is to help individuals and high performers avoid burnout and perform at their best. Melo’s story is transformational, and as someone who's faced my own challenges from travel to entrepreneurship, I can relate to the importance of thriving in the face of adversity. Key Episode Takeaways: Incredible stories from Melo’s cycling journey around the world, with life-changing lessons. The power of meditation and the importance of 90-second breath breaks to manage stress. Mental health challenges affect everyone—even high-profile individuals. Prevention is better than cure when it comes to burnout, and self-care is key during tough times. About the Guest: As a TEDx Speaker and multi award-winning author, Melo loves sharing his passion with the world speaking about wellbeing, high-performance, resilience, mindfulness, mental health and so much more. His workshops and keynotes have been described as ‘truly transformational’ drawing from his unique life lessons while cycling over 30,000km across five continents, where Melo learned to manage stress, build mental endurance, and overcome many challenges, including near-death experiences. He now shares this profound experience with global companies and high performers to help them operate at their best, without the risk of burning out. Show Resources: Download a FREE sample of Melo's Book, Beating Burnout, Finding Balance - HERE Connect with Melo on LinkedIn  - HERE Follow Melo on Instagram - HERE Follow Emma, the Podcast Host on Instagram - HERE Check out Emma's New Book, Worthy & Wealthy - HERE If you love this episode, share it with a friend and tag us on your Instagram stories @emmalagerlow and @melocalarco_coach! I hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation about mental health, resilience, high performance, and adventure! Yours, in Performing at Your Best, Emma. X.