142: Why 80% of Us Are Burned Out—And How to Fix It with Amber Hargroder

Aug 14, 2025

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"Your mitochondria and your structured water are constantly listening to your environment," says Amber Hargroder, who joins the Quantum Biology Collective podcast to explore the invisible forces behind burnout and how to create a regenerative business aligned with your authentic self. Hargroder, a business advisor turned burnout researcher, shares insights from her study of 100 million people with burnout, revealing that it's not just a mental health issue but largely an environmental one. She discusses how dysfunctional work environments, toxic relationships, and misaligned business models can drain our energy and lead to burnout, even when we're following all the right health practices.

In this eye-opening conversation, Hargroder introduces a groundbreaking technology that analyzes linguistic patterns to decode subconscious mindsets and decision-making processes. She explains how this tool can help individuals and businesses identify their authentic purpose, avoid burnout, and create sustainable success. Hargroder also draws fascinating parallels between the industrialization of bees and humans, offering a unique perspective on how modern systems have contributed to widespread burnout in both species.

Tune in to today's episode to learn more about the quantum perspective on burnout, the importance of authenticity in business, and how understanding your subconscious mindset can lead to a more fulfilling and sustainable career path.

5 Key Takeaways

1. Burnout is often an environmental issue, not just a mental health problem. Examine your work environment, relationships, and daily interactions to identify sources of energy depletion.

2. Align your business or career with your authentic self. Use tools like the Hive Check to understand your core mindset, decision-making style, and purpose to create a more sustainable path.

3. Be wary of one-size-fits-all business models or guru advice. What works for others may not work for you. Focus on building a business that matches your unique strengths and personality.

4. Pay attention to your body's signals when interacting with others. Tension, unease, or energy depletion may indicate misalignment or toxic dynamics that need addressing.

5. Cultivate a purpose-driven approach in your work or business. Having a clear "why" can reduce dysfunction and burnout while increasing motivation and fulfillment.

Memorable Quotes

"The vast majority of burnout cases, it's not a mental health issue, it's an environmental one. And oftentimes the causes of that are invisible."

"Your mitochondria and your structured water are constantly listening to your environment. We're trying to measure and monitor those for optimal holistic health."

"Only 6% of businesses have purpose. If you don't have purpose, it's going to cause dysfunction inherently within your business because then nobody knows what we're doing or why we're doing it."

Connect with Amber

Website: - https://www.amberhargroder.com/

Stealth Dog - https://www.stealthdog.com/

Instagram - instagram.com/amberhargroder

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Resources Mentioned

Song of Increase: Listening to the Wisdom of Honeybees for Kinder Beekeeping and a Better World by Jacqueline Freeman - https://amzn.to/3HsPfFf

The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou - https://amzn.to/4mKumV9

The Invisible Rainbow by Arthur Firstenberg - https://amzn.to/46TqFYx

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