Burnout has quietly become a badge of honor. But what if it is actually your nervous system asking you to stop, listen, and do things differently?

In this episode of Whinypaluza Podcast, Rebecca Greene sits down with Helen Malinowski, founder of the Somatic Integration Institute and Beacon of Hope Counseling, for a deeply grounding conversation about sustainable success.

Helen shares how her own experience with burnout during pregnancy reshaped her approach to leadership, motherhood, and business. Instead of pushing harder, she built a seven figure group therapy practice centered on nervous system regulation, community, and human first leadership.

This episode explores why burnout has become normalized, how somatic awareness helps us regulate stress in real time, and why true success supports your clients, your family, and yourself without sacrificing any one of them.

Key Takeaways

 → Burnout is a warning sign, not a measure of dedication or success.

 → Nervous system regulation begins with simple grounding and awareness practices.

 → Community is one of the strongest protectors against burnout, both at work and at home.

 → Sustainable leadership balances people, purpose, and business needs together.

 → Boundaries are embodied, not just spoken, and require practice and self-awareness.

 → Small moments of regulation throughout the day can prevent long-term overwhelm.

If this conversation resonated with you, take a moment to notice where your body is asking for more support. Share this episode with someone who is carrying too much, and remember to spend every day laughing, learning, and loving.