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What Happens When the Treadmill Unplugs: Megan Williams on Burnout, Cancer & Unlearning Busy
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In this episode, host Patrice Bonfiglio sits down with Megan Williams, CEO of The Self Publishing Agency, for a raw and remarkable conversation about redefining worth, recovering from hustle culture, and rebuilding a life after burnout—both professionally and medically.
From launching a thriving publishing company while chasing “busy” as a badge of honor, to being unexpectedly diagnosed with blood cancer at the height of her career, Meghan shares how her body forced her to stop… and how that pause became her greatest teacher.
This episode dives deep into the emotional toll of equating productivity with self-worth, how rest became revolutionary, and the practical mindset shifts Megan made to reclaim her health, joy, and creativity.
- Your schedule will run you—until you choose to run it
- Busyness is not a measure of worthiness
- Slowing down isn’t failure—it’s wisdom
- Sometimes the universe unplugs the treadmill for you
- Let experts be experts: burnout prevention through delegation
- Taper time isn’t optional—it’s essential
To learn more about Megan Williams:
🌟 CEO of The Self Publishing Agency
🌟 Creator of the Vancouver International Publishing Conference
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