We’ve been told exhaustion means success. In this episode, Meg and Jill dismantle the toxic badge of burnout and explore why rest is not a luxury — it’s the foundation of sustainable high performance. They share personal stories from corporate life, healthcare, and home, plus practical ways to insert rest into busy days without guilt.

Themes we explore:

• Why burnout is celebrated (and why it shouldn’t be)
• How micro-pauses (5 minutes) reset mind and body
• “I am her now” mantra — becoming your future self today
• Rest as a prerequisite for performance, not a reward after
• Breaking hustle culture with intentional routines
• Nurses, self-advocacy, and sustainable caregiving
• Shifting from grind to sustainability: work hard, play hard, rest well

Quotes worth remembering:

• “Burnout is not a badge of honor, so stop wearing it as such.”
• “Rest is the prerequisite of high performance, not the reward after performance.”
• “Be who you want to be in the future right now: I am her now.”
• “Diluted focus gets diluted results.”
• “If we only rest when the work is done, we’ll never rest — the work is never done.”
• “Take care of you first and the rest will come.”
• “Work hard, play hard, and rest well.”

Takeaways:

• Rest and micro-pauses prevent burnout and actually improve productivity.
• Sustainable performance means weaving rest into your rhythm, not bolting it on after.
• Changing hustle culture starts with one brave choice at a time.
• Healthcare, corporate, and entrepreneurial worlds all share the same trap — and the same solution.

We’d love to connect with you.

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Connect with Jillian:

www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis

email: jillianp@trellissuite.com

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Website: www.profoundwellness.net

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We were told to be “professional” which too often meant “be a robot.” Meg and Jillian unpack why regulated emotion at work is not only human, it’s healthy and productive. From a raw story at the bedside to boardroom norms, they share how leaders can “go first,” how tears and trembles reset the nervous system, and simple micro-practices (20 seconds to 3 minutes) that prevent blowups and build trust.

Light advisory: Brief mention of infant loss.

Themes we explore:

• Why “no feelings at work” is a harmful myth
• Armor vs. authenticity (and how it affects performance)
• Nervous-system basics: crying, shaking, co-regulation
• Micro-practices: debriefs, short walks, permission to pause
• Leaders go first: modeling regulated emotion and safety
• Parenting parallels → better management habits
• “Slow down to speed up”: the business case for humane work

Quotes worth remembering:

• “Crying isn’t cracking. It’s a reset for the nervous system.”
• “When I see people emotional at work, it shows me that they care.”
• “Armor doesn’t serve us or our employers. It shuts down the parts of us that could make the biggest impact.”
• “Leaders go first. When you show your humanity, you give everyone else permission to do the same.”
• “The worst thing you can say to a child is ‘Don’t cry.’ That’s how we teach people to stuff emotions instead of moving through them.”
• “Slow down to speed up. Pausing for emotion makes us more effective, not less.”
• “Be brave enough to go first, even if you’re the only one. That’s how change starts.”

Takeaways

• Regulated emotion ≠ weakness; it’s how we reset and think clearly.
• Tiny releases (20s–3m) beat repressed feelings that explode later.
• Leaders can create micro safe spaces today—no policy change required.

We’d love to connect with you.

Your reflections, questions, and ah-ha moments mean the world to us. If this episode resonates, please share it with a friend, leave us a review, or connect with us individually.

Connect with Jillian:

www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis

email: jillianp@trellissuite.com

Connect with Meg:

Website: www.profoundwellness.net

Facebook: facebook.com/megan.fikse

Instagram: instagram.com/m.laidlaw

In this fun, lighter episode, Meg quizzes Jillian on all the acronyms and business lingo she throws around. From ROI to ARR to KPIs, they break down what these terms really mean, how they apply in real life, and why clarity and values matter more than jargon. A great listen for anyone who’s ever felt lost in “business-speak” but still wants to lead with heart.

Top Topics

• ROI, Revenue, ARR: demystifying core business terms.
• Bootstrapping vs. outside funding (PE/VC).
• KPIs and BHAGs: measuring success without losing humanity.
• Conversion rates & reframing sales as service.
• Why every company should hand new hires a glossary.

Connect with Jillian:

www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis

email: jillianp@trellissuite.com

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Website: profoundwellness.net

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