Welcome back to the Rumbling Facts Podcast, where uncomfortable truths collide with reality, critical thinking is king, and growth is non-negotiable. I’m your host, Sam—aka DjRetsam—and today, we’re diving into a topic that touches every single one of us: stress, burnout, and taking control of your mental health like it’s a skill, not a mystery.Our guest is Michelle E. Dickinson, a resilience visionary, burnout interventionist, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author who’s coached over 15,000 people—from teachers to Fortune 500 executives—on how to handle life’s pressure without letting it crush them. Michelle isn’t here to give you fluffy “just breathe” advice or sell endless mindfulness platitudes. She teaches practical, battle-tested skills that work immediately—like having a user manual for your own brain—and her clients see results fast: 30% stress reduction in just three sessions, up to 70% in weeks.In this episode, we pull no punches. We dig into: • The biggest myths about burnout that society still believes and why “living stressed” has become normalized. • How traditional approaches fail and what it really takes to flip your mental resilience. • Uncomfortable truths about corporate wellness, self-help, and mental health industries that everyone avoids—but Michelle has seen firsthand. • Practical, everyday tools to handle tough situations, build habits that stick, and turn stress into something manageable rather than paralyzing. • Her personal journey: how Michelle transformed her own relationship with stress and why fast action matters more than slow, drawn-out programs.We also explore critical thinking and unconventional strategies for mental mastery: • The mindset shifts that instantly transform lives but are often ignored.This episode is for anyone who’s felt overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like life’s pressure is becoming their identity. Whether you’re a leader trying to manage teams, a professional struggling to keep your balance, or someone just trying to survive modern life without burning out—this conversation will give you real tools to take charge.Michelle brings hard data, real-life examples, and unapologetic truth bombs, showing us that resilience isn’t about avoiding stress—it’s about mastering it, shaping it, and using it as a launchpad to show up stronger at work, at home, and in life. By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with actionable steps to build mental freedom, control your habits, and finally stop letting stress run your life.This isn’t just a podcast episode—it’s a masterclass in practical resilience, mental mastery, and personal agency. Buckle up, take notes, and get ready to flip the script on stress and burnout once and for all.Michelle E. Dickinson LINKSWebsitehttp://resilienceasalifestyle.comWebsite #3https://breakingintomylife.comLinkedIn URLhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-e-dickinson-7882013Facebook URLhttps://www.facebook.com/michelle.dickinson.146?ref=bookmarksTwitter URLhttps://twitter.com/mdickinson13YouTube URLhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Vt31TIEWh6dW_V2-qmtTQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/michelledickinson71Your Host = Sam Gladu @DjRetsam @Retsam64 PODCAST LINKS Rumbling Facts Podcast on SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/28EVivBWPFZ25qSDwTUWSn?si=795e94fc93404d5bRumbling Facts Podcast on RUMBLEhttps://rumble.com/c/RumblingFactsPodcastRumbling Facts Clips on RUMBLEhttps://rumble.com/c/c-5646792ALL LINKS Sam DjRetsamhttp://linktr.ee/djretsamMUSIC on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YgKupXc2ID3mnPZOlgJ2H?si=DQDD43iIRbOMAmydUMu1hwALL my Releases in 1 PLAYLIST-https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2gNzano55YrL39Gmlgk1pH?si=3e97588c182b470ehttps://www.instagram.com/djretsam/https://www.tiktok.com/@SamGladu https://twitter.com/samgladuhttps://www.facebook.com/DjRetsamhttps://rumble.com/user/DjRetsamhttps://www.youtube.com/@UC2OrYbprFHlOkOiWScR74dA