193: What Executives Get Wrong About Stress (From a CEO Who Nearly Died) ft. Michael Levitt

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Michael Levitt, Burnout Prevention Expert & Founder of the Breakfast Leadership Network, is on a mission to help leaders and individuals recognize, prevent, and recover from burnout. In this episode, host Damon Lembi and Michael unpack the truth about burnout—not just as exhaustion, but as a preventable, reversible condition that affects high performers and everyday workers alike. Michael shares his powerful personal story of hitting rock bottom and how it sparked his mission to help thousands reclaim energy, purpose, and well-being.

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Key Leadership Lessons from Michael Levitt’s Journey:

  • Burnout is a choice—when you understand the signals. Michael argues that recognizing your limits and setting boundaries is the most powerful antidote to burnout, even in high-pressure environments.

  • Sleep and financial stress are the hidden burnout drivers. Beyond workload, it’s poor sleep, nutrition, and money stress that silently erode well-being—and they’re often overlooked in burnout prevention strategies.

  • Boundaries are the ultimate success hack.  Michael teaches leaders and high achievers how to say no, communicate limits, and create sustainable success—before the body or mind forces a shutdown.

Connect with Michael Levitt:

Michael Levitt is the author of Burnout Proof and has been featured globally as a top expert on burnout recovery, leadership, and workplace well-being.

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