The burnout conversation every business owner needs to have with Mia Poklepovich
Tue Jan 27 2026
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Burnout doesn’t usually arrive with a dramatic crash. It creeps in quietly; one extra client, one more late night, one more “I’ll rest after this deadline,” and “just one more email.” As business owners, we wear a lot of hats, carry a lot of responsibility, and it’s easy to find ourselves running on adrenaline instead of intention.
I spoke with Mia Poklepovich, who is an occupational therapist and business coach, about what burnout really looks like, why it happens to high-performing business owners, and how to build a business that’s sustainable, not just successful.
This conversation is a reminder that avoiding burnout isn’t just about feeling better; it’s about building a business that can actually last. One that supports your life, your health, and your long-term goals. Because you can’t pour from an empty cup… and you also can’t grow a business from one.
Talking with Mia was a powerful reminder that sustainable success is built on structure, boundaries, and alignment. Not constant output. I’ve already started weaving some of her strategies into my own routines, and I know many of you will hear your own story in hers.
If you’d like to explore more of Mia’s work, you can find her through The Freedom Therapist and connect with her on Instagram or via her website. And if this episode sparks something for you, whether it be a realisation, a hard truth, or a permission slip to slow down - take it seriously. Those moments of awareness are often where change begins.
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Episode Website:
https://www.tmlegalatelier.com.au/rise-up-in-business-podcast/burnout-conversation-with-Mia-Poklepovich
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https://www.thefreedomtherapist.com.au
Mia’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/miapoko
OT Inspire Website:
https://www.otinspire.com.au/
OT Inspire Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ot_inspire_therapy/
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Send us a text Burnout doesn’t usually arrive with a dramatic crash. It creeps in quietly; one extra client, one more late night, one more “I’ll rest after this deadline,” and “just one more email.” As business owners, we wear a lot of hats, carry a lot of responsibility, and it’s easy to find ourselves running on adrenaline instead of intention. I spoke with Mia Poklepovich, who is an occupational therapist and business coach, about what burnout really looks like, why it happens to high-performing business owners, and how to build a business that’s sustainable, not just successful. This conversation is a reminder that avoiding burnout isn’t just about feeling better; it’s about building a business that can actually last. One that supports your life, your health, and your long-term goals. Because you can’t pour from an empty cup… and you also can’t grow a business from one. Talking with Mia was a powerful reminder that sustainable success is built on structure, boundaries, and alignment. Not constant output. I’ve already started weaving some of her strategies into my own routines, and I know many of you will hear your own story in hers. If you’d like to explore more of Mia’s work, you can find her through The Freedom Therapist and connect with her on Instagram or via her website. And if this episode sparks something for you, whether it be a realisation, a hard truth, or a permission slip to slow down - take it seriously. Those moments of awareness are often where change begins. LINKS: Episode Website: https://www.tmlegalatelier.com.au/rise-up-in-business-podcast/burnout-conversation-with-Mia-Poklepovich Freedom Therapist Instagram: https://www.thefreedomtherapist.com.au Mia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miapoko OT Inspire Website: https://www.otinspire.com.au/ OT Inspire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot_inspire_therapy/ Sign up for my fortnightly Atelier Briefings here Check Your Legals with the Essential Legal Checklist here Book a Complimentary Introduction Call with me here Join me on Instagram here