{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Big Meaningful Life","title":"36. What happened when I chose rest over hustle—with Denise Eckert","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1820,"description":"A year ago, I joined Denise Eckert on her Calm Your Daily Stress podcast to have a deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to protect our mental and emotional well-being in a world that rarely slows down.\nWe spoke about my transition from a high-stress career in the tech industry to becoming an emotional intelligence coach—a change that wasn’t just a career pivot, but a personal necessity. I opened up about the subtle but dangerous signs of burnout I ignored for too long, and how the pandemic forced me, like so many others, to pause and reassess what I truly wanted my life to look like.\nToday, I’m bringing that conversation to Big Meaningful Life so even more of you can hear it. This conversation is just as relevant today as it was when we recorded it. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, struggling to set boundaries, or giving more than you have to give, I hope my story and insights remind you that you have the power to choose a different pace.\nKey Takeaways:\nMisalignment in work and life isn’t just uncomfortable—it can lead to chronic overwhelm if left unchecked.\nSetting clear boundaries isn’t selfish; it’s essential for protecting your mental health and energy.\nEmpathy is powerful, but without limits, it can accelerate burnout.\nRecognizing the early signs of burnout can help you intervene before hitting full exhaustion.\nTrust—in yourself and in your relationships—makes boundary-setting feel safer and more sustainable.\nLooking back, this conversation was a turning point for me. It’s a reminder that sometimes, slowing down isn’t about losing momentum—it’s about preserving the energy you need to live and lead well.\nSo let me ask you—where in your life do you need to pause before you burn out?\nConnect with Denise Eckert:\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/deniseeckert/\n\nConnect with me on:\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallymahamdeh\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sally_mahamdeh/\nJoin the newsletter here.\nSend me an email with ideas for...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/uBaR-gDs98MjaXfqf0UX0sjMNn_V5UBzYw92xNsR3io/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80Yzlm/YmUwODIyMTQ1Zjg1/ZDU4Yjc4NTliODlk/NzIwNC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}