Burnout doesn’t happen overnight—and it doesn’t just happen at work. In this episode, I sit down with Tamara Munoz—Fractional COO, founder of Behind the Screens, and a human-first operations leader—who shares a deeply personal journey through leadership, loss, entrepreneurship, and parenting to redefine what burnout really is and how we recover from it sustainably.

From early leadership in high-pressure environments to severe burnout in both corporate and entrepreneurial life, this conversation explores why burnout is a nervous-system issue—not a personal weakness—and how structure, systems, and self-compassion are the real path forward.

This episode is for leaders, parents, business owners, and anyone who feels exhausted by constantly “holding it all together.”

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why burnout looks different at different stages of life
• The hidden causes of burnout beyond “working too much”
• How chaos and busyness can become addictive
• Why asking for help without systems often makes things worse
• How structure and routines reduce mental load and stress
• What human-first leadership really means—and why it works
• How workplace flexibility impacts retention, especially for parents
• Practical tools to regulate stress and reclaim energy
• Mindset shifts needed to rest without guilt

Key Takeaways

• Burnout is gradual and often invisible until it becomes overwhelming
• It can show up as overachievement or avoidance
• Lack of boundaries and invisible labor are major contributors
• Systems—not willpower—create relief
• Treating people like whole humans improves performance and retention
• Calm, peace, and rest are safe—and necessary

Quote Worth Repeating

“Burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a nervous system problem.”

Who This Episode Is For

• Leaders and managers
• Entrepreneurs and business owners
• Parents and caregivers
• High achievers feeling exhausted or disconnected
• Anyone ready to stop surviving and start sustaining

🌿Connect with Tamera Munoz:

http://behindthescreens.biz/

https://www.instagram.com/tamaramunozwhilden/

🌿 Connect with Peggy Meyer: https://positivesolutions4life.com/