Reclaiming Intuition: How to Lead Without Burnout with Mory Fontanez

In this powerful episode, Lindsey Elmore sits down with intuitive leadership coach and author Mory Fontanez to unpack why so many of us are burned out, reactive, and disconnected from ourselves. The culprit? We've outsourced our intuition. Mory explains how fear hijacks decision-making and shares her signature TRUST framework to help us shift from survival mode to self-trust. Whether you're a leader navigating crises, a parent struggling to tune in, or someone simply trying to quiet the noise of the world, this episode gives you the tools to stop second-guessing and start listening to your inner wisdom.Key Takeaways:Outsourcing intuition leads to burnout, poor leadership, and decision regret.Self-trust is a skill that can be developed through intentional awareness and practice.Inner child work involves noticing contracted beliefs and replacing them with compassionate truth.Leaders must stop hoarding information and empower team-level decision-making.Stress isn’t required for productivity—purpose isListen in to learn more: 05:49 – Why we outsource our intuition11:35 – How to begin simple, practical inner child work20:02 – Leaders must empower, not control27:12 – Burnout and the parasympathetic nervous system32:48 – You don’t need stress to be productive37:07 – Maury’s TRUST method explained42:04 – The media, fear, and distraction from inner wisdom46:09 – Focus on local connection and empathyResources & Next Steps:Book: Higher Self: Reclaiming the Power of Your Intuition by Maury FontanezConnect with Maury: www.moryfontanez.com Follow Maury on Instagram: @moryfontanez Related Episodes:From Surviving to Thriving: Nurturing Your Vagus Nerve | Dr. Navaz Habibhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-surviving-to-thriving-nurturing-your-vagus-nerve/id1496692066?i=1000651141255  Best of Recap Episodes: Cultivating Self-Compassion and Resilience: Shifting Your Stress from Fight or Flight | Dr. Aditi Nerurkarhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-of-recap-episodes-cultivating-self-compassion/id1496692066?i=1000697559203 Listen & Watch:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support.—THE LINDSEY ELMORE SHOW · Bigger questions. Better conversations.Free seven-day Bible studies, replays, and guides: lindseyelmore.com/studiesJoin the list: lindseyelmore.comWhat's on my own shelf: lindseyelmore.com/#shop (affiliate links; I earn a commission at no extra cost to you)· Instagram @lindseyelmore · TikTok @drlindseyelmore· Facebook @lindseyelmore · YouTube @lindseyelmoreFor education, not medical advice.