In this compelling episode of The Burnout Club, host Patrice Bonfiglio sits down with Erin Stafford, bestselling author of The Type A Trap, peak performance expert, and global speaker. Erin shares her deeply personal journey through extreme burnout during her time as head of marketing for a massive healthcare staffing firm — including navigating the pandemic, managing 75 employees, and working 20-hour days.

We dive into:

• Erin’s “spectacular burnout” moment and the wake-up call that changed her life
• Why high achievers often ignore burnout symptoms — and why it hits harder
• The unique challenges healthcare professionals face post-pandemic
• Tactical tools from Erin’s “burnout recovery bingo” — from transcendental meditation to saying “no” with confidence
• How small “pockets of peace” can create massive change
• Why success without joy is just another trap — and how to redefine what fulfillment really looks like

This is an episode full of honesty, resilience, and powerful takeaways. Erin’s story will inspire you to reexamine your definition of success, learn to listen to your own needs, and finally create a life that feels as good as it looks.

About Our Guest:
Erin Stafford is a speaker, marketing exec, and author of The Type A Trap. After facing intense professional burnout, she turned her experience into a mission to help high achievers recover, recalibrate, and thrive. Erin speaks on global stages and coaches individuals and teams on sustainable success and mental health.

To learn more about Erin Stafford:

🌟Erin’s Website
🌟The Type A Trap on Amazon
🌟Follow Erin: LinkedIn, Instagram

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