Burnout Is Self-Abandonment (Disguised as Ambition) Mandy Balak

Burnout Is Self-Abandonment (Disguised as Ambition) Mandy Balak

Author: Josh Trent August 25, 2026 Duration: 1:15:44

What if the exhaustion you keep calling burnout is actually your soul telling you that the life you've been building is not right for you?

Josh Trent welcomes Mandy Balak, entrepreneur and author of Chasing Enough, to the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 830, to explore why burnout is not about doing too much but about self-abandonment in disguise, why the urge to chase more is always rooted in something deeper than ambition, and what it actually takes to stop performing productivity and start choosing presence instead.


Attend The Gathering 2026 and save $150 on your ticket with code WISDOM 👉 joshtrent.com/gathering

In This Episode, Mandy Balak Uncovers:

  • (01:00) Burnout Is Self-Abandonment with Better Branding
  • (06:40) The Colombian Prison and the Prison Mandy Built for Herself
  • (15:45) Learning to Pause and Expanding Capacity for Good
  • (22:10) From Chasing to Choosing
  • (27:10) The Fine Line Between Self-Care and Self-Sabotage
  • (31:25) Feelings Are the Governor
  • (36:45) Closing the Gap Between Head and Heart
  • (42:05) Triggers Are Teachers
  • (46:45) The Well-Resourced Method
  • (50:45) Getting Real Is the Hardest Part
  • (54:40) The Shadow Side of Victimhood
  • (57:55) Trust Life, Not the Chase
  • (01:02:20) Why We Gather

👉 ⁠⁠⁠Get the full SHOW NOTES + resources HERE!⁠⁠


Josh's Trusted Products | Up To 40% Off

Biohacking⁠

Wellness Test Kits

Focus + Be Present

Nutrition + Gut Health

Supplements

Sleep

Natural Energy

Fitness + Physical Health

Healthy Home

Mental Health + Stress Release

Personal Care⁠

Mindfulness + Meditation


Hosted by Josh Trent, the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast serves as a gathering place for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of contemporary life with a greater sense of balance and purpose. Rather than offering quick fixes, conversations are designed to explore foundational aspects of our existence-what Josh calls the "Pentagon of Wellness," which encompasses physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and financial health. The approach here is deliberate, taking a single topic and examining it from multiple angles to uncover practical, embodied wisdom. You’ll hear Josh engage with a variety of voices and ideas, consistently asking the thoughtful, often challenging questions that get to the heart of what authentic well-being really means. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a thoughtful dialogue where insights from each episode are meant to be applied, creating tangible shifts in how you move through your days. It’s a resource for those who believe that thriving in our modern world requires an integrated, courageous look at all the facets of a human life.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Wellness + Wisdom Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Exit The Matrix: How to Stop Feeding The Health Insurance Parasite [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:59
What if the monthly payment you make to stay "protected" is actually the very thing keeping you sick?Josh Trent welcomes Andy Shoonover, founder of CrowdHealth, to the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 832, to explore w…
Trauma Expert: How Trauma Affects You Across Lifetimes (Mark Wolynn) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:06
How is generational trauma formed and activated throughout your life?Josh Trent welcomes Mark Wolynn, leading expert in inherited family trauma, to the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast episode 829, to explore why the pain you c…
Fasting Scientist: Hunger Feeds Your Soul (Not Just Your Body) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:17
Can you get the benefits of fasting without actually having to fast?Josh Trent welcomes Dr. Chris Rhodes, PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry and founder of Mimio Health, to the Wellness + Wisdom podcast, episode 828, to bre…
You're Not Playing the Victim (Your Heart Is Broken) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:46
What if every conflict in your life is not a sign that you are broken, but your heart's most desperate attempt to heal itself?Josh Trent welcomes Kylie Ryan, mind transformation coach, to the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast ep…