Episode 7: The Business of Being Human: Boundaries, Burnout & Belonging with Rankyn Campbell

In this deeply human and insightful episode of Built to Last, Levi and Colby sit down with therapist and business owner Rankyn Campbell for a conversation that blurs the lines between entrepreneurship, mental health, and personal growth. Rankyn opens up about his journey from competitive hockey to running a thriving mental health clinic, and shares the real, often messy work of self-awareness, boundary-setting, and leadership.Together, they explore the inner challenges faced by entrepreneurs—compassion fatigue, resentment, identity, burnout, and the myth of work-life balance. Rankyn offers a refreshingly grounded perspective on how values, self-care, and even frameworks like Buddhism and Stoicism can shape a more sustainable and meaningful business (and life). If you’ve ever felt like the renovation never ends—this one’s for you.Links and Resources MentionedRankyn on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rankyn-campbell-831b2814a/Campbell Health (Rankyn’s clinic) - https://www.campbellhealth.net/Self-Determination Theory by Ryan & Deci - https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/theory/Secular Buddhism Podcast by Noah Rasheta - https://secularbuddhism.com/Quotes Worth Sharing“You can drown in 10 feet of water just as easily as you can in 100.”“Acceptance is not resignation. You can have acceptance and ambition.”“Resentment is often your first signal that a boundary has been crossed.”“Self-care has been weaponized—it shouldn’t be another thing that makes you feel like you’re not enough.”“We are meaning-making machines. Most things aren’t good or bad, we just love to assign meaning.”Segment Breakdown with Timestamps0:00 – Introduction and Rankyn’s StoryFrom hockey to therapy: how sport shaped his mindsetLessons on confidence, regret, and internal belief systems10:00 – The Business of Helping PeopleStarting a mental health clinic with little business trainingLearning to lead, hire, and grow a team through therapy and coachingReconciling purpose-driven work with financial responsibility17:00 – Compassion Fatigue & BoundariesRecognizing early signs of burnout and cynicismWhy resentment is a boundary indicatorHolding two truths: caring deeply while maintaining limits28:00 – Community, Culture, and ConnectionWestern therapy vs. traditional communal healingIsolation, loneliness, and how culture shapes mental healthThe role of belonging and interdependence in well-being40:00 – Identity, Resentment, and the Entrepreneurial TrapThe slippery slope from passion to resentmentMaking intentional choices and the illusion of freedomWhy some things are never “fully learned”50:00 – Rethinking Self-Care and Rediscovering ValuesHow self-care became a checklist item—and how to reclaim itFinding your true values through behavior, not just beliefsAligning calendar with what matters most1:06:00 – Sprinting vs. Marathon Work StylesKnowing how you thrive: short bursts vs. steady paceCreating recovery rituals and protecting energyWhy being isn’t the opposite of doing—but just as essential1:10:00 – Mental Health at Work: For EmployersThe employer’s role in creating a psychologically safe environmentTrust, autonomy, and relatedness as foundations of workplace cultureSelf-determination theory in building resilient teams1:22:00 – Buddhism, Belonging, and AcceptanceRankyn’s journey into Buddhism and misconceptions he let goThe danger of constant longing and how to break the cycleHow suffering often stems from resisting what