In episode 618 of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles delivers a powerful solo reflection that caps off Mental Health Awareness Month with one essential question:

"What’s the real Return on your Energy?"

Drawing on recent interviews with Dr. Judith Joseph and Dr. Andrew Brodsky, as well as past solo episodes that introduced frameworks like H.O.M.E. and L.E.N.S., this episode unpacks how high-achievers—especially leaders—often burn out not from doing too little, but from mismanaging their most finite resource: mental energy.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why ROE (Return on Energy) is the real metric for modern leadership
• The four biggest energy leaks: Over-functioning, Over-identification, Overexposure, and Over-responsibility
• How high-functioning depression masks burnout in top performers
• Practical tools for restoring your emotional margin and protecting your energy
• The five essential “energy investments” that recalibrate your focus and clarity

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