Today on Behind the Glitz: From Burnout to Lit, I sat down with the incredible Nicole Van Valen—former NFL cheerleader, NBA dancer, and now a powerhouse in mental health and resilience training. Nicole's journey from the spotlight to the boardroom is nothing short of inspiring, and she’s proof that joy, self-awareness, and intentional stress management are key to preventing burnout before it even starts.

We got real about burnout—what it actually looks like, why it’s more than just exhaustion, and how it’s become an epidemic in today’s world. Nicole and I broke down the biggest misconceptions around burnout and why resilience isn’t about just pushing through the pain. Whether you’re a high-achieving executive, a new parent trying to keep it all together, or someone feeling lost in the daily grind, this episode is for you.

Nicole shared her powerful three-step framework to resilience and gave us some seriously practical, science-backed tools to help protect your mental health while still crushing it in your career and personal life. And trust me, you’ll want to hear about her upcoming book and the resilience movement she’s leading—it’s going to be a game-changer.

If burnout has been creeping into your life, this conversation is your roadmap to turning stress into strength. Tune in for a raw, uplifting conversation packed with real talk and actionable steps you can start using today. Catch the full episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!