You can be successful… and still be completely exhausted. In fact, for many high-achieving leaders, that’s exactly what’s happening. As we head into Q2, the pace picks up, the pressure builds, and for a lot of professionals, stress, burnout, and reactivity start to feel like the norm.

In this episode of Work Unscripted, host Marlo Lyons sits down with coach Margo Boster to talk about what it really means to be “successfully exhausted” and why so many high performers don’t recognize it until they hit a wall.

Margo’s new book “Mindfully Exhausted” details how stress shows up in the body, how our brains are wired to react (not relax), and why pushing harder isn’t the solution.

You’ll learn practical, science-backed tools that help leaders regulate stress and show up differently:

• How to recognize early signs of burnout (before it’s too late)
• Why you can’t “think” your way out of stress and what actually works
• Simple brain, body, and breath techniques to calm your nervous system
• How to move from reactive to responsive leadership
• Small daily practices that create long-term change

This conversation is for anyone who looks successful on paper… but feels anxious, depleted, or constantly “on” behind the scenes. Because real success isn’t just about performance. It’s about how you feel while you’re achieving it.

Learn more about Margo’s book and coaching work on her website: margoboster.com

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Work Unscripted is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.