In this episode, I’m joined by Deborah Mendez for an honest conversation about the addictions we rarely talk about. 

Not just substances, but achievement, exercise, validation and even community. 

Deborah shares her journey through exercise addiction, burnout and corporate misalignment, and how those experiences reshaped the way she leads today.

We also talk about the difference between hustle and flow, doing inner work without getting stuck in it, and why authentic leadership starts with self awareness and compassion.

Highlights:

(02:10) When exercise crossed the line from coping to burnout

(05:45) The hidden addictions we praise, achievement, status and hustle

(09:30) Losing your sense of agency is the real warning sign

(13:40) What alignment actually feels like in your body and energy

(17:55) Why inner work is about evolution, not fixing yourself

(22:10) Leading with compassion without burning yourself out

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