Why high achievers burn out (and how to reclaim your identity) with Blaz | Ep 208

In this episode, we explore a question so many high achievers quietly struggle with:Why does success still lead to burnout—and what happens when your identity is built around what you do, not who you are?We’re joined by Blaz, a former military officer turned operator and coach, who shares his deeply personal journey through childhood trauma, multiple burnouts, and the process of rebuilding his life from the ground up.From chasing high-performance roles to completely losing his sense of self, Blaz opens up about what it really looks like to hit rock bottom,and what it takes to come back from it.Together, we unpack the hidden drivers behind burnout, especially for men navigating societal expectations to “tough it out” and suppress emotion.We also dive into the identity trap of high achievement, and how tying your worth to job titles can leave you feeling lost when everything slows down or falls apart.This is an honest, raw, but ultimately uplifting conversation about self-awareness, healing, and learning to live in alignment with who you truly are.In this episode, we cover:Why high achievers are more prone to burnoutThe link between trauma, overworking, and emotional suppressionWhat burnout actually feels like (and the signs to look for)How to detach your identity from your careerThe importance of therapy, boundaries, and letting go of toxic relationshipsPractical habits to support your mental health and prevent burnoutIf you’ve ever felt exhausted despite doing “everything right,” or questioned who you are beyond your work, this conversation will resonate deeply.Blaz MaroltBlaz Graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in 2012. In 2016, he got an MBA and in 2017, he left the Military to become a Plant Production Director.Afterwards, he became a head of Country Operations for a food delivery company and rose to Regional OPS Director of 8 countries 6 months later.In 2023, he became the Chief of Staff to the CEO for a career coaching company with a clear path to becoming the COO.He left the company next year, to focus on his own business where, as a fractional operations partner, he helps service-based founders build operations systems and effective teams, which enables them to exit the daily grind, firefighting.Feel free to reach out and connect with Blaz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blazmarolt/