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Hey folks,
Katie Phang and I decided to take a break from the usual grind this week and just… talk. No politics. No headlines. Just life, burnout, parenthood, and the real stuff we don’t always say out loud. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, pulled in too many directions, or like you're constantly playing catch-up, this one’s a must-watch.
Here are the five takeaways we learned from just slowing down and telling the truth:
Burnout doesn’t always show up as exhaustion—it can look like missing important family moments and feeling like you’re falling behind, even when you’re doing your best.
Safety and guilt can collide in uncomfortable ways, especially when you're trying to protect your family while reckoning with your past.
The mental load is real—and even in strong relationships, it often falls unevenly, compounding stress in ways we rarely talk about.
Saying no to something big—like running for office—can be just as courageous as saying yes, especially when it’s in service of your family or community.
The smallest rituals, like slicing cucumbers for lunch or getting on the water at sunrise, can be lifelines when everything else feels too heavy.
If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing enough—or just want to feel less alone in the chaos—this conversation is essential.
With urgency,
—Mike
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