A CEO’s Burnout Recovery: How He Took Back Control of His Life with Richard Milroy | EP 94

Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scor... What happens when a successful CEO who’s spent 35 years building his company suddenly finds himself visibly shaking during a meeting? In this episode, I sit down with my client Richard as he shares the burnout that nearly changed everything. From working 16-hour days and carrying the weight of his business to navigating physical symptoms, emotional exhaustion and overwhelming stress, Richard opens up about the moment he knew he couldn’t keep pushing through. Together, we unpack the mindset shifts and nervous system work that helped him recover, rebuild his confidence and become a stronger leader without walking away from the company he’d spent decades building. This conversation is an honest look at what burnout really feels like and what’s possible when you finally decide to prioritize your own healing. ________________________________ KEY TAKEAWAYS Burnout doesn’t happen because you’re weak. It happens when you’ve ignored your own needs for too long. Healing begins when you stop pushing through and start listening to what your body has been trying to tell you. Small, consistent habits create lasting transformation. You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. Prioritizing yourself through daily practices like movement, rest and nervous system regulation creates sustainable change. The best decisions come from a regulated nervous system. When your body is grounded, your logic becomes clearer, your intuition becomes stronger and you’re better able to lead both yourself and others. ________________________________ Episode Highlights: burnout recovery, executive burnout, burnout symptoms, nervous system regulation, nervous system healing, leadership burnout, entrepreneur burnout, CEO burnout, burnout coaching, burnout recovery journey, emotional resilience, healing from burnout, overcoming burnout, stress management, burnout prevention, work life balance, burnout in business, leadership development, inner child healing, personal growth, emotional healing, regulating your nervous system, intuition in leadership, high performer burnout, burnout for entrepreneurs, executive coaching, mental wellness, business leadership, sustainable success, recovering from chronic stress, burnout warning signs, how to recover from burnout, nervous system recovery, managing workplace stress, personal development, emotional regulation ________________________________ ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and leave a 5-star review so more people can find the tools they need to live and work in alignment. ________________________________ LINKS & RESOURCES LinkedIn →   / richardmilroy   ________________________________ MORE FROM MINH-THU Learn about the Higher Alignment Program → http://higheralignmentconsulting.com/... Book Your Assessment Call → https://calendly.com/higheralignmentc... Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scor... Connect on   / minh-thulam   Follow on   / minhthu_lam   ________________________________ CHAPTERS 00:00 When Success Feels Empty 01:08 Richard’s Burnout Story 06:32 The Breaking Point 09:46 Starting the Work 12:27 Childhood Triggers 18:32 Small Habits, Big Change 24:38 Getting His Life Back 26:55 Changing His Relationships 29:01 The Triangle Framework 36:15 Faith and Gratitude 38:52 Logic and Intuition 48:51 Daily Improvement