Marvin has an impactful conversation with Nick Parish, CEO of Burns Dirt in Mississippi. They discuss his personal journey with stress, anxiety, and mental health. The conversation focuses heavily on the challenges of leadership and balancing work with personal well-being, particularly within the demanding construction and dirt world sectors. Parish shares his experiences with anxiety, therapy, and utilizing coping mechanisms like physical training (running a marathon and planning an Iron Man) and daily mindfulness practices (journaling and managing sleep hygiene) as tools for mental maintenance. The discussion also touches upon the family business transition he and his brother are undertaking, the importance of surrounding oneself with great people, and the need for a cultural shift in the industry to address mental health openly.

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🎧 About the Podcast: In The Mix highlights the entire asphalt industry—the people, the organizations, and the stories that make it great. We also explore the dirt world, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades with inspiring guests. From asphalt paving and sealcoating to crack sealing, patching, milling, and line striping, Marvin brings insight and humor to the world of blacktop while diving into motivation, business ownership, and real stories from the trades.

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