The Day I Knew Something Had To Shift w/ Dr. Santina Wheat

Dr. Santina Wheat knew how to show up for everyone—her patients, her learners, her family. But somewhere along the way, she stopped showing up for herself. In this episode, we unpack the quiet descent into burnout, the invisible pressure on high performers to always say yes, and the breaking point that changed everything. From working through a miscarriage to ignoring her own capacity in the name of service, Santina’s story isn’t just about medicine—it’s about boundaries, people-pleasing, and reclaiming your soul’s purpose.If you’ve ever felt like hard work is the only way to prove your worth, or that saying “no” comes with guilt, this conversation will land deeply. We also explore how Do Not Disturb mode became a radical act of self-care—and why burnout isn’t just a healthcare problem, but a culture-wide one.Episode Highlights:Getting into medicine and discovering early purposeExperiencing burnout as a healthcare professional and momWhy boundaries feel impossible for high performersThe small boundary shift that changed everythingHow to recognize burnout before it takes overChapters:Why I Became a Doctor — 01:08The Silent Build-Up to Burnout — 03:43When Boundaries Feel Impossible — 13:49A Miscarriage, a Moment, a Wake-Up Call — 11:44The Smallest Boundary That Changed Everything — 20:53How to Spot Burnout Before It Breaks You — 32:45Connect with Dr. Santina Wheat:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtinawheat/Free 7-Day Boundaries challenge: https://www.subscribepage.io/3bXosNoBoundaries workshop https://burnouttobalanced.my.canva.site/boundaries-that-stickWebsite: www.santinawheat.comMini Course - https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/183137This podcast is brought to you in partnership with Liz Chapman & COUpcoming Events:Napa Retreat - October 5-8, 2026 - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/cetj223rsrGrowth & Connect Events - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/hb2a0mwbqwSave 25% with Flodesk - https://flodesk.com/c/OR8VKLLet’s Stay Connected: → Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurennajar → Learn more or work with me: www.laurennajar.com → Follow Business Over Cocktails on IG: www.instagram.com/businessovercocktails → Attend Growth & Connect retreats & events: www.instagram.com/growthandconnect🎧 Subscribe & Review: Love the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend who needs a business boost and a good chat over a cocktail.