Did you know that nearly two-thirds of business owners experience burnout—and most admit it’s threatening their income and health?

In this powerful conversation, Elaine Starling sits down with Monica “MJ” Mitchell, a holistic life and business coach with 30+ years of experience, to talk about burnout recovery, sustainable success, and the sacred rhythm of energy.

MJ shares how to move from Hustle to Harmony by embracing balance, boundaries, and the courage to slow down. You’ll discover the mindset shifts and simple daily practices that let you thrive in business and life—without sacrificing your wellbeing.

Topics Covered

0:00 – Startling burnout statistics and why it’s a global epidemic

2:15 – Setting the energetic Intention: honoring the rhythm of your energy

8:00 – Why self-care is the highest act of love

9:30 – MJ’s journey from burnout to holistic balance

13:00 – What abundance really means when health and happiness matter most

16:40 – Recognizing burnout: signs, symptoms, and when to act

20:30 – The 10-80-10 Rule: how to stay calm under pressure

24:10 – The courage to take up space and ask for help

25:30 – “Hiring the Heavens” — how Divine assistance supports you

27:00 – The inner shift that creates outer harmony

31:00 – Two small steps that prevent burnout before it starts

33:30 – “Slow is Fast”: why pausing accelerates progress

37:20 – MJ’s free Burnout Prevention Blueprint + bonus strategy call

40:00 – How listeners can support MJ’s mission to help women lead with ease

Key Takeaways

· Burnout isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a warning light calling for balance.

· Caring for yourself is the highest act of love because it fuels your ability to serve.

· You can’t fill anyone else’s cup when your pitcher is empty.

· “No” is a complete sentence—saying it creates room for something better.

· Slowing down can accelerate your growth; clarity and creativity thrive in rest.

Simple Burnout Prevention Framework

Step 1 – Say “No” Without Guilt

Honor your limits and release the need to explain or justify.

Step 2 – Redefine Self-Care

It’s not about bubble baths—it’s rest, laughter, movement, and joy.

Step 3 – Slow Down to Speed Up

Let go of hustle. Ground in your body and allow clarity to guide your next aligned action.

Questions Answered in This Episode

• How can women entrepreneurs prevent burnout before it starts?
• What does abundance really look like beyond money and achievement?
• How can you tell if your business is running you instead of the other way around?
• What are the early warning signs that it’s time to reset and rest?
• How can slowing down actually accelerate your success?