#209 Michael Levitt’s Wake-Up Call: Burned Out, Broke, and Back Again
#209 Michael Levitt’s Wake-Up Call: Burned Out, Broke, and Back Again  
Podcast: Chief Change Officer
Published On: Sun Mar 02 2025
Description: Michael Levitt didn’t just hit rock bottom—he crash-landed, lost his job, his car, his home, and survived a heart attack, all within a single year. Talk about a wake-up call. Now, as the Chief Burnout Officer and Founder of Breakfast Leadership Network, he’s on a mission to make sure others don’t follow in his burned-out footsteps. With a career spanning finance, IT, and healthcare, plus a Top 200 podcast and his book Burnout Proof, Michael dishes out real talk on stress, resilience, and why your morning routine might just save your life.Key Highlights of Our Interview:Turning Pain into Purpose“Burnout gave me the business idea I never wanted but absolutely needed. Now, I help others dodge the burnout bullet. It’s fulfilling work, though I wouldn’t mind a world where burnout is just a myth.”Reboot, Don’t Overhaul“Burnout recovery doesn’t require burning your whole life down. Most people don’t need a dramatic reinvention—they just need a couple of tweaks. Think of it as upgrading your OS, not switching to a whole new system.”Secrets of the C-Suite“Burnout among executives is a taboo topic. Publicly traded CEOs can’t just say, ‘I’m burnt out,’ without sending their stock into a tailspin. My job? Help them recover in secret, like the James Bond of workplace wellness.”Sleep: The Real Magic Pill“Forget apps and quick fixes—good sleep is the ultimate burnout buster. Invest in a killer mattress, toss your phone out of the bedroom, and let your body do its thing. Pro tip: A real alarm clock beats your buzzing smartphone every time.”Food Matters (And Yes, That Includes the Red Page)“Turns out, your body might hate your favorite foods. A food intolerance test revealed my love for certain snacks wasn’t mutual. Now, I dodge the red-listed foods like a ninja and feel way better for it.”_________________________Connect with Us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Michael Levitt______________________--**Chief Change Officer**--Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.Open a World of Deep Human Intelligence for Growth Progressives, Visionary Underdogs,Transformation Gurus & Bold Hearts.6 Million+ All-Time Downloads.Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.Global Top 3% Podcast.Top 10 US Business.Top 1 US Careers.>>>100,000+ subscribers are outgrowing. Act Today. --Chief Change Officer--Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligencefor Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist.15 Million+ All-Time Downloads.80+ Countries Reached Daily.Global Top 3% Podcast.Top 10 US Business.Top 1 US Careers.>>>150,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.