We brag about overwork like it proves our worth — but it’s killing us. Jonathan and Dr. Mark unpack why burnout isn’t strength, what it really does to your body and mind, and how recovery rhythms can protect you before it’s too late.

Burnout isn’t just being tired. It’s your mind, body, and spirit throwing the emergency brake. Yet in our culture, we still brag about 60+ hour weeks, skipping vacations, and answering emails at midnight like it’s some badge of honor.

In this episode of the Mental Health Made Simple Podcast, Jonathan Collier and Dr. Mark Mayfield cut through the noise and get raw about:

• Why hustle culture lies to us about worth and success

• The Gallup data showing just how common burnout has become

• Jonathan’s personal crash-and-burn story — and the cost it carried

• The emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioral warning signs you can’t afford to ignore

• Practical recovery rhythms that can help you pull back before it’s too late

This is not just theory. Burnout will rob your health, your relationships, and your sense of self. The good news? It doesn’t have to. This conversation will give you tools to recognize the signs early and reclaim a healthier, more sustainable way of living.

• Book recommendation: Anti-Burnout by Alan Briggs

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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If this conversation stirs anything heavy for you, you are not alone — and help is available right now:

• U.S.: Call or text 988 or chat via 988lifeline.org for free, confidential support 24/7. If you are in immediate danger, dial 911.

• Outside the U.S.: Visit Befrienders Worldwide or Suicide Stop to find international hotlines.

Reaching out is not weakness — it’s courage. You matter.