Brad Hook Podcast How Can We Beat Burnout and Find Balance? — Melo Calarco
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In This Episode
Is burnout the cost of success? High-performance coach Melo Calarco joins me to discuss why modern professionals are burning out faster than ever—and what we can do about it. As a TEDx speaker, award-winning author of Beating Burnout, Finding Balance, and someone who has cycled 30,000 km across five continents, Melo brings profound insights into resilience, mindfulness, and high performance. He shares lessons learned from near-death experiences, elite coaching sessions, and ancient wisdom traditions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pace of life, this episode is your invitation to slow down, reset, and perform at your best—without breaking yourself in the process.
Big Ideas
🔥 The hidden causes of burnout—why we can’t switch off and how to fix it
🧠 Stress addiction—why busyness feels good but is actually destroying us
🌍 The global mental health hangover from COVID—are we still running on empty?
💨 The power of breath—how simple techniques can shift your nervous system instantly
🔁 The myth of “always-on” productivity—why taking breaks actually makes you more effective
💭 Visualization techniques for high performance—how Olympic athletes train their minds for success
⏳ The science of meditation—how mindfulness can literally slow aging and improve brain function
🌊 The balance equation—why recovery should be part of every workday, not an afterthought
👁️ Lessons from the Himalayas—what ancient traditions teach us about resilience and well-being
Connect with Melo Calarco
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MELO CALARCO WEBSITE: https://www.melocalarco.com/
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