The Ascent with Crestmont Private Wealth - Dr Justin Lockhart 4-18-26

Sam McGee, CEO of Crestmont Private Wealth, interviews Dr. Justin Lockhart, a licensed therapist and PhD counselor, on the topic of executive and business owner burnout. Dr. Lockhart explains that burnout — defined by disengagement, cynicism, and lack of personal efficacy — affects ~95% of his clients in some capacity. The conversation covers how COVID amplified burnout, warning signs for managers to watch for, and how personal resources like resilience and self-efficacy can be built. Sam shares how Crestmont uses a 1–5 wellbeing check-in system in team meetings to normalize vulnerability. Dr. Lockhart also shares his vision for bringing structured wellness programs into organizations. The episode closes with a reflection on community, employee culture, and the quote: "In the joy of others lies our own." 0:00 — Introduction: Sam introduces the show, the April 9th recording date, and the Bernie office beautification project 0:42 — Guest intro: Dr. Justin Lockhart, PhD, LPC — therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, and men's issues 1:35 — Topic intro: Executive burnout, Type A personalities, and why wellness matters for high earners 2:01 — How prevalent is burnout? Dr. Lockhart says ~95% of his clients experience it in some form 3:00 — COVID's impact: External stressors compound internal pressure, increasing burnout risk 4:00 — Defining burnout: Three components — disengagement, cynicism, and lack of personal efficacy 5:04 — Organizational impact: Burnout "knee-caps" a company's potential; high performers are most at risk 5:48 — What managers can do: Periodic check-ins, balancing job demands with resources 6:19 — Building personal resources: Hope, self-efficacy, resilience, and optimism 6:45 — Sam shares Crestmont's 1–5 wellbeing and capacity check-in system used in weekly staff meetings 7:37 — Is this common? Dr. Lockhart praises the approach but notes it's rare and often done as lip service 9:16 — Org size vs. wellness: Connection at the team/manager level matters more than company size 9:51 — Engagement and self-care: The "oxygen mask" analogy — leaders must care for themselves first 10:44 — Dr. Lockhart's vision: Corporate wellness packages, contracted sessions, culture audits 11:36 — Closing thoughts: Burnout awareness for owners and executives; people drive organizations 12:31 — Contact info: [email protected] 13:02 — Closing quote: "In the joy of others lies our own" — on community, culture, and providing a path for others Original Air Date: April 18, 2026 at 8:30am as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM Contact:  www.crestmontpw.com  Alec Walker in Houston:  831-280-5288  Sam McGee in Boerne: 830-368-2898See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.