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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 16 MIN

What My Heart Condition Taught Me About Burnout, Work-Life Balance & Career Reinvention

from Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky · host Maria Hvorostovsky

Pre-order Anatomy of a Leader Diary here: https://stan.store/mariahvo/ 📖Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anatomyofaleader ☕️—-Work-life balance is a lie.In this episode, I open up about my recent health challenge - a heart condition called mitral valve prolapse - that forced me to completely rethink how I work, live, and lead. I share how the Anatomy of a Leader brand is evolving and what I’ve learned about slowing down, listening to your body, and making aligned decisions after two decades in executive search and leadership.If you’re navigating burnout, reinvention, career change, or leadership challenges, this episode is for you.—-Follow me:IG:   / mycareerwithmaria  LinkedIn:   / mariahvo  TikTok:   / maria_hvo  IG:   / anatomyofaleader  Website: https://www.anatomyofaleader.com/—-What’s inside:Why work-life balance is a mythHow my heart condition (MVP) changed everythingWhy I’m closing HVO SearchWhat’s next for Anatomy of a LeaderThe story behind the Anatomy of a Leader Diary - pre-order now! https://stan.store/mariahvo/How I’m applying lessons from Slow Productivity by Cal NewportBehind-the-scenes of creating this podcast with Felipe, my husbandA shoutout to Bill Bailey’s “Thoughtifier” show—-Resources mentioned:Anatomy of a Leader Diary: https://stan.store/mariahvo/Slow Productivity by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/4kk1rpT Bill Bailey’s “Thoughtifier” trailer by Felipe Meggio:    • Bill Bailey Thoughtifier Show Intro  —-Thank you for watching and supporting! Please like, subscribe, and comment - I’d love to hear: 💬 What’s keeping you stuck in your career right now? 💬 What leadership topics do you want me to cover next?—-We breathe.We inhale and exhale.We work and we rest.We live and we lead.This is Anatomy of a Leader. Thank you for being here.

Pre-order Anatomy of a Leader Diary here: https://stan.store/mariahvo/ 📖Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anatomyofaleader ☕️—-Work-life balance is a lie.In this episode, I open up about my recent health challenge - a heart condition called mitral valve prolapse - that forced me to completely rethink how I work, live, and lead. I share how the Anatomy of a Leader brand is evolving and what I’ve learned about slowing down, listening to your body, and making aligned decisions after two decades in executive search and leadership.If you’re navigating burnout, reinvention, career change, or leadership challenges, this episode is for you.—-Follow me:IG:   / mycareerwithmaria  LinkedIn:   / mariahvo  TikTok:   / maria_hvo  IG:   / anatomyofaleader  Website: https://www.anatomyofaleader.com/—-What’s inside:Why work-life balance is a mythHow my heart condition (MVP) changed everythingWhy I’m closing HVO SearchWhat’s next for Anatomy of a LeaderThe story behind the Anatomy of a Leader Diary - pre-order now! https://stan.store/mariahvo/How I’m applying lessons from Slow Productivity by Cal NewportBehind-the-scenes of creating this podcast with Felipe, my husbandA shoutout to Bill Bailey’s “Thoughtifier” show—-Resources mentioned:Anatomy of a Leader Diary: https://stan.store/mariahvo/Slow Productivity by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/4kk1rpT Bill Bailey’s “Thoughtifier” trailer by Felipe Meggio:    • Bill Bailey Thoughtifier Show Intro  —-Thank you for watching and supporting! Please like, subscribe, and comment - I’d love to hear: 💬 What’s keeping you stuck in your career right now? 💬 What leadership topics do you want me to cover next?—-We breathe.We inhale and exhale.We work and we rest.We live and we lead.This is Anatomy of a Leader. Thank you for being here.

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Pre-order Anatomy of a Leader Diary here: https://stan.store/mariahvo/ 📖Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anatomyofaleader ☕️—-Work-life balance is a lie.In this episode, I open up about my recent health challenge - a heart condition called...

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