327: The Parenthood Pivot: Supporting Parents, Retention, and Resilience at Work with Dr. Anjali Agrawal

Parenthood is one of the most demanding life transitions, yet it remains one of the least supported phases in the workplace, especially for women starting families after age 35. In this episode, Dr. Anjali Agrawal, founder of Back in Balance and an integrative chiropractor and functional nutrition specialist, shares why pregnancy, postpartum, and the return-to-work period are silent drivers of burnout, disengagement, and attrition.Drawing from 18+ years of clinical practice, corporate wellness experience, and her own journey as a mother, Dr. Anjali introduces her Five Trimesters of Health framework. She explains how proactive, nervous-system-centered support can protect leadership pipelines, strengthen culture, and help employees stay engaged through one of life’s most critical transitions. This conversation bridges personal health, workplace performance, and long-term retention with practical strategies leaders can apply immediately.TakeawaysParenthood is a major retention risk when support is missingMany women disengage or exit during mid-career parenting yearsPolicies alone don’t address real pregnancy and postpartum needsNervous system regulation impacts burnout and performanceProactive support improves engagement before and after leavePartner support reduces stress and improves focus at workEducation shifts culture around stress and productivityPersonalized wellness outperforms generic programsStructure, function, and emotional capacity must work togetherTopics discussed in this episode:The Five Trimesters of Health frameworkPregnancy and postpartum support for employees 35+Retention challenges during parenthood transitionsBurnout, disengagement, and presentism at workNervous system regulation and stress resilienceStructure, function, and emotional capacity as pillars of healthSupporting employees before leave and after return-to-workIncluding partners in workplace wellness supportEducation-driven culture changePersonalized vs generic wellness programsBUSINESS RESOURCES:▶ ▶ Save your spot for my FREE Messaging That Sells Masterclass: https://burnouttoallout.co/mts/▶ FREE Daily Lead Gen Checklist: <a...

In this episode of the Burnout to All Out Podcast, Melissa sits down with longtime real estate investor and renovation expert Shelley Visser, an Elevate 360 mastermind member with nearly 30 years of house-flipping experience. Shelley pulls back the curtain on what really happens behind the drywall and why flipping houses is not a TV show, it’s a business.From her first flip in 2008 right before the housing crash, to learning costly lessons through trial and error, Shelley shares the hard-earned systems, mindset shifts, and strategies that helped her flip with confidence instead of chaos. This conversation is equal parts practical, honest, and refreshingly real, especially for anyone considering flipping without a construction background.If you’ve ever underestimated renovation timelines, ignored slush funds, or thought flipping would be “easy,” this episode is your wake-up call and your roadmap.TakeawaysFlipping houses is a business, not a hobby or a TV episodeMost early mistakes come from not running the numbers correctlySystems, checklists, and timelines are what reduce stress and riskMarket shifts, permit delays, and contractor issues must be planned forSlush funds are non-negotiable because surprises will happenEmotional decisions can quickly turn a flip into a lossCommunity impact and neighborhood awareness matter in resale valueYou don’t need construction skills, you need the right team and systemsTopics discussed in this episode:real estate flipping as a businessrisks and rewards of house flippingafter repair value (ARV) calculationsholding costs, taxes, and capital gainscontractor management and permit delaysmarket timing and real estate cyclesrenovation systems and checklistsslush funds and risk mitigationflipping without a construction backgroundrunning renovations with strategy instead of stressBUSINESS RESOURCES:▶ ▶ Save your spot for my FREE Messaging That Sells Masterclass: https://burnouttoallout.co/mts/▶ FREE Daily Lead Gen Checklist: http://www.burnouttoallout.co/linkedin-checklist▶ For more resources and information on Melissa’s current offerings: <a...

In this Elevate 360 Summit conversation, Melissa is joined by Christian Raphael, medical support clinical hypnotherapist, NIH study contributor, and creator of the Identity Blueprinting Method.Christian shares how subconscious identity, nervous system regulation, and meaning-making shape our ability to scale, lead, and experience ease. Through storytelling, neuroscience-backed insights, and a live guided hypnotic experience, this session explores why mindset work alone often falls short — and how true transformation happens when the nervous system feels safe enough to expand.Guided experienceChristian leads listeners through a short hypnotic exercise focused on relaxation, nervous system regulation, and reinforcing the belief: “Day by day, in every way, I’m getting better and better.”TakeawaysYou can’t think your way out of an identity stored in the nervous systemLasting success requires changing meaning, not just behaviorSurvival-based identities keep entrepreneurs stuck despite effortNervous system regulation is essential for visibility, wealth, and easeHypnosis can help access the subconscious where identity is formedRelaxation and embodiment create safety for growth and expansionTransformation happens when force is replaced with alignmentTopics discussed in this episode:subconscious identity and nervous system programmingfight-or-flight vs regulated states in businesswhy goal setting alone doesn’t create changeearly life imprinting and subconscious beliefsmeaning-making and perceptionhypnosis and self-hypnosisembodiment and relaxation practicesgratitude, intention, and personal poweridentity-based scaling and leadershipBUSINESS RESOURCES:▶ Ready to upgrade your leadership and surround yourself with high-performing entrepreneurs? Get a $1 preview inside Melissa’s private community, The Hive: https://burnouttoallout.thrivecart.com/hive-preview/▶ FREE Daily Lead Gen Checklist: http://www.burnouttoallout.co/linkedin-checklist▶ For more resources and information on Melissa’s current offerings: www.burnouttoallout.co Connect with Melissa:〉LinkedIn™: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-henault/" rel="noopener...

In this episode, Melissa sits down with Dasha Tcherniakovskaia, a coach for high-achieving women who are exhausted from doing everything for everyone. Dasha shares how chronic burnout, corporate overachievement, and nervous system dysregulation led her to a new way of living and working rooted in energy management.Together, they explore how energy is quietly drained through everyday habits, thoughts, and emotional patterns, and how reclaiming energy is less about doing more and more about becoming aware of what’s leaking it in the first place. This conversation offers practical, grounded tools for protecting your energy, regulating your nervous system, and creating sustainable success without constant overwhelm.TakeawaysManaging energy is a learnable skill, not a personality traitMost burnout comes from invisible energy leaks, not workload aloneSelf-criticism, people-pleasing, and perfectionism are major drainsBoundaries protect energy more than willpower ever willForgiveness and emotional processing restore clarity and calmRegulating your nervous system increases capacity and resilienceSustainable success requires both softness and strengthTopics discussed in this episode:energy management vs time managementinternal bandwidth and energetic “vibe” awarenesshidden energetic leaks that drain focus and clarityunfinished tasks and mental loaddwelling on the past and emotional replaysself-criticism and negative self-talkpeople-pleasing, boundaries, and guiltperfectionism and shame-based productivityholding grudges and unresolved resentmentnervous system regulation for entrepreneursBUSINESS RESOURCES:▶ Ready to upgrade your leadership and surround yourself with high-performing entrepreneurs? Get a $1 preview inside Melissa’s private community, The Hive: https://burnouttoallout.thrivecart.com/hive-preview/▶ FREE Daily Lead Gen Checklist: http://www.burnouttoallout.co/linkedin-checklist▶ For more resources and information on Melissa’s current offerings: www.burnouttoallout.co Connect with Melissa:〉LinkedIn™: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-henault/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In this Elevate 360 Summit episode, Melissa sits down with Dr. Emily Roedersheimer, a family practice physician turned functional medicine expert who used lifestyle-based medicine to reverse her own rheumatoid arthritis after battling it since childhood.After more than a decade in traditional primary care, Dr. Emily discovered functional medicine through her own healing journey and realized there was a better way to support patients dealing with chronic conditions. Today, she helps high-performing women reclaim their energy, reduce inflammation, and create sustainable health through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and personalized coaching.This conversation explores the powerful intersection of functional medicine, entrepreneurship, and accountability. From making the leap to a cash-based practice to scaling impact through health coaches, Dr. Emily shares why information alone isn’t enough and how real transformation happens when clients are supported, guided, and committed.Takeawaysfunctional medicine and reversing chronic illnessDr. Emily’s personal rheumatoid arthritis healing journeyfood, inflammation, and the foundations of healingleaving traditional primary care for a cash-based practicewhy insurance models limit chronic disease reversalaccountability vs information in lifestyle changescaling impact through functional medicine health coachesnutrition shifts that most commonly reduce inflammationslowing down, inner work, and a true 360 approach to healthTopics discussed in this episode:Chronic illness is often reversible with the right lifestyle support.Food can either fuel inflammation or healing.Functional medicine requires time, education, and commitment.Cash-based care attracts more motivated, accountable clients.Lifestyle change works best with guidance and support.Health coaches dramatically expand reach and impact.Small, consistent changes compound into big results.Environment design matters more than willpower.Slowing down creates clarity, vision, and sustainability.True health transformation addresses the whole person.BUSINESS RESOURCES:▶ Ready to upgrade your leadership and surround yourself with high-performing entrepreneurs? Get a $1 preview inside Melissa’s private community, The Hive: https://burnouttoallout.thrivecart.com/hive-preview/▶ FREE Daily Lead Gen Checklist: http://www.burnouttoallout.co/linkedin-checklist▶ For more resources and information on Melissa’s current offerings: www.burnouttoallout.co&nbsp;Connect with Melissa:〉LinkedIn™: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-henault/〉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_henault/Connect with Dr. Emily:▶ Grab Dr. Emily’s free guide here: https://www.balancedlivingfm.com/what-to-do-to-get-energy▶ Connect with Dr. Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-roedersheimer/&nbsp;What listeners have

In this Elevate 360 Summit episode, Melissa sits down with Dr. Thea Blystone, a visionary consulting pharmacist who is redefining what pharmacy can look like beyond the traditional W-2 model.After 20 years in pharmacy and eight different roles that kept her “inside the box,” Thea hit a personal and professional breaking point that forced her to reevaluate everything — her career, her beliefs, and what she was willing to accept moving forward. From rebuilding her life at rock bottom to launching multiple businesses, Thea shares how she transitioned from dispensing prescriptions to delivering true clinical care, patient advocacy, and mentorship for pharmacists ready to evolve with the future of healthcare.This conversation dives deep into the modernized approach to pharmacy services, the realities of automation and mail-order prescriptions, and why pharmacists are uniquely positioned to fill the growing care gap in healthcare. It’s a powerful reminder that believing you can is often the missing piece between staying stuck and building something meaningful.TakeawaysBurnout can be the catalyst for clarity and transformation.Traditional pharmacy models limit both care and fulfillment.Pharmacists are trained to manage diagnoses — not just dispense medication.Automation and mail-order prescriptions increase the need for human advocacy.Care management creates space for deeper patient support.Keeping a W-2 can provide stability while building something new.Mentorship collapses years of trial and error.Entrepreneurship requires choosing a “different hard.”Inner belief directly impacts outer results.The future of pharmacy depends on evolution, not preservation.Topics discussed in this episode:pivoting from traditional pharmacy after burnoutrebuilding life and career from rock bottombeing a go-to parent in a demanding healthcare systemlimitations of the traditional W-2 pharmacy modeldispensing vs true clinical care and patient advocacycare management as a modern pharmacy serviceimposter syndrome and taking the first entrepreneurial leapstarting a business while keeping a W-2 for stabilitythe future of pharmacy as retail locations closemail-order prescriptions and loss of patient accesswhy pharmacists are essential for medication safetyphysician time constraints and growing care gapsmentoring pharmacists into consulting modelscollapsing time through mentorshipchoosing a “different hard” in entrepreneurshipbelief, mindset, and inner work as growth catalystsembodying the Elevate 360 approach to life and businessBUSINESS RESOURCES:▶ Ready to upgrade your leadership and surround yourself with high-performing entrepreneurs? Get a $1 preview inside Melissa’s private community, The Hive: https://burnouttoallout.thrivecart.com/hive-preview/▶ FREE Daily Lead Gen Checklist: http://www.burnouttoallout.co/linkedin-checklist▶ For more resources and information on Melissa’s current offerings: www.burnouttoallout.co&nbsp;Connect with Melissa:〉LinkedIn™: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-henault/〉Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissa_henault/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In this Elevate 360 Summit episode, Melissa sits down with Ashley Davis – former OB nurse turned founder of Illuminate Legal Nurse Consulting – who now leads a team of 12 specialized nurses reviewing medical records for personal injury and medical malpractice cases.Ashley doesn’t just summarize records. She investigates them. Her work uncovers documentation discrepancies, audit trail irregularities, and strategic vulnerabilities that can completely shift case strategy, settlement posture, and how attorneys prepare for depositions.They dig into how Ashley went from bedside nursing to running a niche legal nurse consulting firm, what most attorneys are missing in the chart, and the five medical record patterns that can quietly undermine a case if you’re not looking for them.TakeawaysInconsistencies in the reported mechanism of injury can create major credibility issues.Conflicting descriptions of pain, symptoms, or events can shift both plaintiff and defense strategies.High pain scores without matching clinical indicators often signal deeper review is needed.Treatment gaps and missed appointments influence how damages are evaluated.Preexisting conditions must show true aggravation — not just correlation.Attorneys often overlook patterns hidden in plain sight.Strategic medical insight is a competitive advantage when done correctly.Healthcare providers can become entrepreneurs with the right plan and mindset.Small steps taken consistently build confidence — and momentum.A blend of tactical strategy + inner work (Elevate 360) accelerates both personal and business growth.Topics discussed in this episode:medical record analysis for attorneysmechanism of injury inconsistenciesconflicting injury descriptions + progressionpain scores without clinical correlationgaps in treatment and non-compliancepreexisting conditions vs true aggravationplaintiff vs defense strategy considerationsusing AI safely for case strategyleading and mentoring a team of specialized nursesmindset + confidence for healthcare providers becoming entrepreneursElevate 360 clarity, alignment, and next-step planningBUSINESS RESOURCES:▶ Ready to upgrade your leadership and surround yourself with high-performing entrepreneurs? Get a $1 preview inside Melissa’s private community, The Hive: https://burnouttoallout.thrivecart.com/hive-preview/▶ FREE Daily Lead Gen Checklist: http://www.burnouttoallout.co/linkedin-checklist▶ For more resources and information on Melissa’s current offerings: www.burnouttoallout.co&nbsp;Connect with Melissa:〉LinkedIn™: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-henault/〉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_henault/〉Get text updates by texting ALL OUT to +1 704-318-2285Connect with Ashley Davis:▶ Download Ashley’s free guide: Top 5 Medical Record Red Flags That Can Make or Break Your Caseredflags.illuminatelnc.com▶ Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn™: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nurseashleydavis/" rel="noopener...

When your business hits a wall, is it really “sudden”… or were the warning signs there all along?In this Elevate 360 Summit episode, Melissa sits down with Renee Williams—strategic consultant, fixer, corporate dropout, and the calm “chaos whisperer” that high-performing women CEOs call when growth gets messy, systems crack, or big pivots are on the table.Drawing from her background supporting multi-billion-dollar mergers and acquisitions, Renee now helps founders regain control when the back end is breaking, teams are stalling, or the business has outgrown its old way of operating. Her grounded, direct style brings structure and confidence to leaders who feel buried under decisions, fires, and moving pieces.Together, she and Melissa dig into crisis vs. growth, operational breakdowns, misaligned hires, pivot timing, and how to stop ignoring the “pebbles” before they turn into full-blown boulders. If you’ve been feeling friction in your people, processes, profits, planning, or public perception, this conversation is going to hit a little close to home—in the best way.TakeawaysCrisis rarely happens overnight—most CEOs miss the early “pebbles” because they’re focused on what they’re great at and ignoring what’s quietly breaking.Operational breakdowns almost always point back to one of five areas: people, processes, profits, planning, or public perception.Growth exposes what you’ve outgrown—especially team members who no longer fit the pace, skill level, or mindset required.Leaders who avoid hard conversations become the bottleneck; leaders who “hire slow and fire fast” create stability.Don’t let sunk-cost fallacy keep you stuck—if the plan isn’t working, stabilize, reassess, pivot, and lead.Good planning matters, but so does the willingness to abandon the plan when real-time data tells the truth.Coaching and mentorship create the mindset shifts CEOs need to expand beyond their own limits—talent alone will only take you so far.Stillness is a superpower. CEOs make their best decisions when they can step out of the chaos and hear themselves clearly.Topics discussed in this episode:crisis mitigation for CEOsthe five operational areas that signal breakdownpeople issues: right person, wrong seatteam bottlenecks and growth misalignmentoffboarding with clarity and leadershipsystems, process gaps, and automation needsprofit management and financial preparednessstrategic planning vs. reactive decision-makingsunk-cost fallacy and knowing when to pivotmindset blocks during seasons of growthconfidence, clarity, and the inner work behind leadershiphow coaching accelerates a CEO’s evolutionRenee’s personal pivot after a life crisisembodying the 360-degree approach in businessBUSINESS RESOURCES:▶ Ready to upgrade your leadership and surround yourself with high-performing entrepreneurs? Get a $1 preview inside Melissa’s private community, The Hive: https://burnouttoallout.thrivecart.com/hive-preview/▶ FREE Daily Lead Gen Checklist: http://www.burnouttoallout.co/linkedin-checklist▶ For more resources and information on Melissa’s current offerings: www.burnouttoallout.co&nbsp;Connect with Melissa:〉LinkedIn™: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-henault/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

If you’ve ever thought, “I make great money, but I could never get approved for a mortgage as an entrepreneur,” this one is for you.In this Elevate 360 Summit session, Melissa sits down with Julie Eccleston – seasoned sales manager for one of the nation’s largest lenders, executive loan officer, and founder of Home Ownership U. With nearly 20 years in mortgage lending, Julie has personally served over 1,500 families and worked behind the scenes on thousands more as a suspense analyst helping “off the rails” files get back on track.She brings a stat that will make your jaw drop: there are roughly 34.8 million small business owners in the U.S., but 49% of them are denied when they apply for a mortgage, compared to around 12% of traditional borrowers.In this conversation, Julie breaks down what underwriters are really looking at (ability and desire to pay), why your tax returns matter more than your Stripe screenshots, how different stages of self-employment change your options, and what to do now if homeownership is a goal for 2025 or 2026.If you’re W-2 with a side hustle, newly self-employed, or fully in your boss era and wondering how to not torpedo your mortgage approval with aggressive write-offs, this episode will help you build a game plan instead of guessing.TakeawaysUnderwriters always come back to four things: income, assets, property, and credit—plus whether you have both the ability and the desire to pay the loan back.For self-employed borrowers, lenders primarily look at your last two years of tax returns and the bottom line, not just what hits your bank account.The stage you’re in matters: W-2 with a side hustle, newly self-employed, 1–2 years in, and 2+ years self-employed all come with different paths and options.Heavy write-offs may feel great at tax time, but they can absolutely shrink your lendable income and get your file denied if there’s no strategy.Not all loans are created equal: beyond conventional and government-backed loans, non-QM options (bank statement loans, P&amp;L loans, asset-based loans, DSCR) can open doors for entrepreneurs who don’t fit the traditional mold.Getting fully underwritten before you shop (not just “pre-qualified”) is crucial for self-employed buyers so you don’t fall in love with a home you can’t actually close on.The right lender should be able to explain how they calculate your income, what programs they’re recommending and why, and show real experience working with self-employed borrowers.Topics discussed in this episode:homeownership for entrepreneurslender and underwriter logicincome, assets, property, creditW-2 + side hustle vs fully self-employedtax returns, write-offs, and net incomeprofit and loss statements and separate business accountsconventional, FHA/VA/USDA, and non-QM loan optionsbank statement loans, asset depletion, DSCR loansquestions to ask any lender before you work with thembuilding a timeline and strategy to get mortgage-readyLinkedIn™BUSINESS RESOURCES:▶ Ready to upgrade your leadership and surround yourself with high-performing entrepreneurs? Get a $1 preview inside Melissa’s private community, The Hive: https://burnouttoallout.thrivecart.com/hive-preview/▶ FREE Daily Lead Gen Checklist: http://www.burnouttoallout.co/linkedin-checklist▶ For more resources and information on Melissa’s current offerings: <a href="http://www.burnouttoallout.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

What if your next investment property was not across town, but across the ocean?In this Elevate 360 Summit episode, Melissa sits down with Junior Bourassa, an international real estate advisor with over a decade of experience helping clients buy in sunny, sought after destinations like Portugal, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Dubai.Junior and his team at Sunset Real Estate specialize in working with investors who want to build wealth through global real estate, without having to be on the ground in every country. Most of his clients never even get on a plane before they buy. Instead, they rely on his due diligence, trusted developer relationships, and legal protections to confidently invest overseas.In this conversation, Junior and Melissa talk about why international real estate can be a powerful way to diversify beyond traditional retirement accounts and company stock, the importance of vetting developers and legal teams, how tax incentives work in places like the Dominican Republic, and why you do not need to be a millionaire to start investing abroad.If you have ever been curious about owning property under the sun in another country but felt intimidated or unsure where to start, this episode will open your mind and calm your nerves.TakeawaysInternational real estate is not just for the ultra wealthy. Everyday investors are buying condos and villas abroad, often starting with one property and building from there.Trust and due diligence are everything. Sunset Real Estate spends one to two years vetting developers, markets, and legal structures before ever presenting a project to clients.You are not sending money into the void. Clients sign contracts directly with vetted developers, backed by top local law firms and protective clauses that safeguard their investment.Different countries offer different advantages. For example, the Dominican Republic has tax exemption programs that remove transfer taxes and municipal property taxes for many years.Appreciation can be significant in certain markets like Dubai, where pre construction properties can see major value increases by the time the keys are handed over.Diversification matters both across asset classes and within real estate itself. Holding property in multiple countries spreads risk across different laws, tax systems, and economies.You cannot fully learn this from the sidelines. Making that first investment with guidance is often the best way to truly understand how global real estate works and build confidence for future deals.Topics discussed in this episode:international real estatediversification and wealth buildingbuying property in Portugal, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Dubaivetting developers and legal teamstax incentives and exemptionsworking with international advisorsfirst time investors and mindsetrisk mitigation beyond 401(k)s and company stockpre construction investing and appreciationElevate 360’s 360 degree approach to wealth and legacyLinkedIn™BUSINESS RESOURCES:▶ Ready to upgrade your leadership and surround yourself with high-performing entrepreneurs? Get a $1 preview inside Melissa’s private community, The Hive: https://burnouttoallout.thrivecart.com/hive-preview/▶ FREE Daily Lead Gen Checklist: http://www.burnouttoallout.co/linkedin-checklist▶ For more resources and information on Melissa’s current offerings: <a href="http://www.burnouttoallout.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...