How to have more fun---even as a workaholic.

Do you ever catch yourself saying things like. "I don’t have time for fun.”
“Work is my fun.”
“I’ll relax once things settle down.”
“Fun can wait… maybe when I retire.”

If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

Today, we’re digging into the W word: workaholic.
And the truth might surprise you…

Research shows 15–30% of adults display workaholic tendencies—and the impact is real.

• 30% report sleep problems and chronic exhaustion

• Workaholics are 3x more likely to burn out

• Higher rates of anxiety, headaches, stomach issues, and muscle tension

• And… 56% say they simply “don’t have time for fun”

Fun friend, that breaks my heart—because fun isn’t optional. It’s fuel.

🎧 Meet Today’s Guest: Marc Mawhinney

My guest today is Marc Mawhinney:

• Coach, business mentor, and longtime host of the Natural Born Coaches podcast

• Self-proclaimed workaholic (his own words!)

Marc joins me for a deeply honest conversation about his own work habits, guilt patterns, mindset loops, and the challenge of letting fun back into life when work feels all-consuming.

🧠 What We Explore in This Episode:

• The real definition of workaholism
And why it’s not just about hours worked—it’s the mental inability to turn off.

• How guilt, productivity pressure, and “I should be working” loops sabotage fun
Marc shares how even reading a book at 7pm triggers an internal “lazy” alarm.

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