Burnout Breakdown: How to Rebuild Your Brain, Body & Spirit with Katie Babcock

04/23/25 • 40 min

Are you feeling constantly drained, overwhelmed, or like you're just "pushing through" each day? You might be facing more than just a busy schedule—you could be experiencing burnout.

In this enlightening episode of Your Mental Health Business Mentor, Dr. Margo Jacquot welcomes Katie Babcock, wellness advocate and mental health expert, to dive deep into the hidden layers of burnout. Together, they unpack how burnout silently impacts your brain, body, nervous system, and spirit—and more importantly, how to recognize the signs before it's too late.

Whether you're a therapist, practice owner, caregiver, or entrepreneur juggling endless responsibilities, this conversation offers a compassionate roadmap to recovery and prevention.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🔹 How to identify the early warning signs of burnout—beyond just feeling tired.
🔹 The connection between your mental health, physical health, and the nervous system.
🔹 Why "pushing through" can lead to long-term damage if you're not listening to your body's signals.
🔹 Understanding the "frog in boiling water" effect—how burnout creeps up unnoticed.
🔹 Actionable steps to rebuild your resilience after burnout hits.
🔹 How small daily habits (like sunshine, pets, and human connection) can safeguard your wellbeing.
🔹 The importance of embracing uncomfortable changes to support lasting recovery.
🔹 Why self-compassion is critical—especially for those in helping professions.

If you'd like to connect with Katie Babcock for more guidance on burnout recovery, mental health, or professional support, you can reach her directly via email at [email protected] you can also check out Katie's website: https://www.counselingforprofessionals.com. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn by clicking this link: https://blinq.me/a4rdBYVzDD0d

Whether you have questions, are seeking collaboration, or just want to continue the conversation, Katie welcomes you to reach out!

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

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Are you feeling constantly drained, overwhelmed, or like you're just "pushing through" each day? You might be facing more than just a busy schedule—you could be experiencing burnout.

Whether you're a therapist, practice owner, caregiver, or entrepreneur juggling endless responsibilities, this conversation offers a compassionate roadmap to recovery and prevention.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🔹 How to identify the early warning signs of burnout—beyond just feeling tired.
🔹 The connection between your mental health, physical health, and the nervous system.
🔹 Why "pushing through" can lead to long-term damage if you're not listening to your body's signals.
🔹 Understanding the "frog in boiling water" effect—how burnout creeps up unnoticed.
🔹 Actionable steps to rebuild your resilience after burnout hits.
🔹 How small daily habits (like sunshine, pets, and human connection) can safeguard your wellbeing.
🔹 The importance of embracing uncomfortable changes to support lasting recovery.
🔹 Why self-compassion is critical—especially for those in helping professions.

Whether you have questions, are seeking collaboration, or just want to continue the conversation, Katie welcomes you to reach out!

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Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot:

Website: thejunipercenter.com
Instagram: @thejunipercenter
Facebook: The Juniper Center

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The Power of DISC: Building Stronger Teams & Leadership with Karyn Taeyaerts

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In this episode of Your Mental Health Business Mentor, Dr. Margo Jacquot sits down with leadership and professional development coach Karyn Taeyaerts to explore how the DISC assessment transforms communication, builds trust, and strengthens team dynamics—especially in mental health and private practice environments.

With over 15 years of experience using DISC, Karyn walks us through the four key personality styles (D, I, S, C), how each shows up in leadership, and why understanding your dominant style is the first step toward better collaboration. Whether you're a fast-paced decision-maker or a thoughtful consensus builder, this episode will help you identify your communication patterns and enhance your professional relationships.

You’ll also hear real-life insights from Dr. Margo’s own team experience using DISC—including lessons learned about unspoken truths, stretching outside your style, and how leadership isn't one-size-fits-all.

If you're a therapist, group practice owner, or business leader looking to boost effectiveness, this is a must-listen!

🔑 What You'll Learn:

What the DISC assessment is and how to use it effectively
How to recognize and work with different communication styles on your team
Why stretching beyond your dominant style is a critical leadership skill
How to foster trust, feedback, and accountability through self-awareness
Common leadership pitfalls and how DISC can help avoid them

🧠 Ideal For:

Mental health professionals and private practice owners
Entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders
HR managers and team leads
Anyone interested in personal and team development

📞 Connect with Karyn Taeyaerts:

Website: https://karyntcoaching.com/
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karyntaeyaerts/

Karyn is a certified professional development coach and an authorized DISC partner, offering one-on-one coaching, DISC assessments, team workshops, and leadership development for organizations nationwide.

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From Darkness to Direction: Building a Recovery Business with Heart w/ Mark Manderson

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In this episode of Your Mental Health Business Mentor, Dr. Margo Jacquot sits down with Mark Manderson, founder of Pacific Shores Recovery, author of The Recovery Way, and creator of the Pacific Shores app. Mark shares his deeply personal journey from childhood trauma to becoming a leader in addiction recovery. With honesty and insight, he outlines how building a recovery center came from lived experience, entrepreneurship, and a desire to help others find hope.

You’ll learn:

How Mark’s early experiences shaped his mission to serve others in addiction recovery.
Why mistakes are vital to business growth and how Mark paid the “dumb tax” to learn key entrepreneurial lessons.
How the Pacific Shores app offers 90-day guided meditations, emotional processing tools, and recovery coaching on demand.
What it takes to self-publish a book that connects with real people, including incarcerated readers.
Why consistency, continuous learning, and flexibility are the three cornerstones of sustainable business success.

💡 Key Quotes:

“The struggle is a massive part of the journey.”
“Our goal is to help you create a life so wonderful that you don’t want to sedate or retire from it.”
“Failure is just feedback. Consistency is the superpower.”

📚 Resources Mentioned:

📘 The Recovery Way by Mark Manderson
📱 Pacific Shores App – Available on App Store & Google Play
📸 Follow Mark on Instagram: @pacificshoresrecovery

🔗 Connect with Us:
Be sure to follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with any mental health professionals, practice owners, or recovery center leaders who want to lead with both heart and strategy.

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