the Learn-It-All™ podcast 254: Early Warning Signs of Employee Burnout Managers Should Act On Now | Joyce Marter
Burnout. Money stress. Vulnerability at work. On this powerful episode of the Learn-It-All™ podcast, host Damon sits down with renowned psychotherapist, keynote speaker, and author Joyce Marter for an unfiltered conversation about modern leadership and mental health. Joyce shares her deeply personal journey—building (and nearly losing) a successful mental health company, facing “cash flow hell,” and ultimately emerging with fresh insight on humility, resilience, and the true intersection of well-being and wealth. Together, Damon and Joyce dive into practical strategies for navigating chronic stress, fostering trust through transparency, and shifting from a scarcity to an abundance mindset, both at work and at home.
Packed with relatable stories, actionable self-care and leadership tools, and candid talk about everything from AI anxiety to money myths, this conversation is an essential listen for any leader who wants to thrive (not just survive) in today’s high-stress world.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why self-worth is the real foundation for building net worth—and how to boost it
- Daily self-care rituals leaders can use to boost resilience and refill their “cup”
- How to spot burnout and mental health red flags within your team
- The power of transparency and vulnerability to deepen trust and strengthen culture
- Specific strategies for shifting from a scarcity to an abundance mindset
- The crucial link between financial stress, mental health, and professional performance
Timestamps:
00:00 – What is burnout? Mental health realities for leaders
01:18 – How do you show up for your team if you’re overwhelmed yourself?
02:41 – A 10-minute self-care routine to reset your day
04:40 – What to do after traumatic news triggers morning anxiety
06:13 – Joyce’s journey: From therapist to company founder (and near-bankruptcy)
08:14 – The reality of “cash flow hell” and leadership humility
11:55 – Why you shouldn’t go through hard times alone
12:28 – Grit, values, and sticking with your mission through crisis
14:07 – Taking baby steps and celebrating small wins
14:40 – Should leaders be transparent about organizational struggles?
16:59 – The signs of burnout and mental health struggles in your team
21:31 – How to have “brave conversations” when you notice something’s wrong
25:10 – Why psychological safety matters for team engagement
26:13 – The hidden impact of financial stress in the workplace
28:32 – How to help team members stuck in a negative money mindset
31:27 – Real-life stories: Moving from scarcity to abundance
36:26 – Self-worth comes before net worth—why it matters
42:15 – Supporting financial literacy and empowerment at work
44:50 – AI anxiety: What leaders can do to ease uncertainty
45:28 – Joyce’s final advice for elevating your own and your team’s mental health
46:28 – Where to find Joyce and her resources
About Joyce Marter
Joyce Marter is a licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, a celebrated keynote speaker, and author of The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life. Joyce is passionate about breaking the stigma around mental health and guiding leaders and organizations in strengthening well-being, navigating burnout, and building “mental wealth.” She founded, scaled, and sold a major counseling company across three states and now trains audiences worldwide at the intersection of psychology, money, and leadership.
Resources & Mentions:
- Website: https://www.joyce-marter.com/
- LinkedIn: Joyce Marter
- Joyce’s book: https://www.joyce-marter.com/book/the-financial-mindset-fix/
- Forbes Contributor Profile: Joyce Marter
- Joyce’s Speaker/Training Services: https://www.joyce-marter.com/presentations-topics/
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