Stop Building a Business That Burns You Out (Maegan Megginson)

In this episode, Maegan Megginson explores the transformative power of sabbaticals, challenging the belief that they’re only for the ultra-successful. She shares how intentional rest can prevent burnout, foster self-discovery, and lead to sustainable business growth for purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Maegan Megginson is a business mentor, licensed therapist, and the host of the podcast Deeply Rested. In this episode, Melinda and Maegan talk about:The importance of intentional sabbaticals for business ownersDifferentiating between sabbaticals and vacationsThe impact of capitalism and internalized beliefs on entrepreneurs’ relationship to restPractical strategies for planning and funding a sabbaticalIntegrating sabbatical experiences back into business and lifeSetting client expectations and restructuring business for flexibilityChallenges and resistance business owners face when considering time offThe value of community and support during a sabbaticalThe three essential phases of a sabbatical: preparation, the sabbatical itself, and post-sabbatical integration “Our business should be as unique as our fingerprint. It should be so unique that no one else can replicate it.” — Maegan Megginson Guest Bio: Maegan Megginson is a Business Mentor and Licensed Therapist who helps entrepreneurs recover from burnout by creating more sustainable and energizing ways to work. Drawing on her experience as a healer and seven-figure business owner, Maegan's unique magic weaves together the practical and spiritual elements we need to create successful businesses and truly wealthy lives. She is the host of Deeply Rested, the podcast and newsletter that helps people doing good work in the world take good care of themselves. You can learn more about her work at DeeplyRested.com and subscribe to her newsletter at DeeplyRested.com/newsletter. Resources or websites mentioned in this episode: Mirasee Coaches Console Melinda’s books: The Confident Coach and The Professional Coach Maegan’s website: DeeplyRested.com Maegan’s Newsletter: DeeplyRested.com/newsletter Maegan’s Podcast: Deeply Rested Credits: Host: Melinda Cohan Producer and Editor: Michi Lantz Executive Producer: Danny Iny Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio To catch the great episodes that are coming up on Just Between Coaches, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people. Music credits: Track Title: Clouds Artist Name: Acreage Writer Name: Marshall Usinger Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS Track Title: Coastline Dream Artist Name: Wild Sky Writer Name: Adam Simons Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS Track Title: Coo Coos Artist Name: Dresden, The Flamingo Writer Name: Matthew Wigton Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION Track Title: Stars & Trees Artist Name: Outside The Sky Writer Name: Dustin Ransom Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION Special effects credits: 24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market. Episode transcript: Stop Building a Business That Burns You Out (Maegan Megginson).