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The Art of Bending Time: From Burnout to Balanced Success with Michelle Niemeyer

September 03, 2025 • Dr Tomi Mitchell • Season 16 • Episode 11

Burnout doesn’t just steal your energy—it robs you of joy, clarity, and purpose. In this episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, sit down with Michelle Niemeyer, a former litigation attorney turned Wellness Advocate and founder of Michelle Nehemiah Wellness. After experiencing severe burnout and a life-changing health diagnosis, Michelle reinvented her career to help busy professionals manage stress, reclaim their time, and build lives they love—without sacrificing productivity or success.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why burnout often stems from chronic over commitment, lack of boundaries, and misaligned priorities—and how to break free from this cycle.
How The Art of Bending Time and “busyness detox” can help you identify what truly matters, reduce time-wasting habits, and create more space for joy.
The essential role of lifestyle choices—hydration, quality sleep, movement, and reducing environmental toxins—in boosting energy and preventing burnout.
Practical time-management tools to eliminate “time sucks,” set boundaries, and protect your focus from constant digital and workplace distractions.
Why redefining work-life balance and fostering meaningful human connections is key to long-term professional satisfaction and personal well-being.

Michelle Niemeyer is a speaker, coach, and former attorney who teaches professionals how to “bend time” to stay sharp, productive, and profitable—without burning out. After navigating her own high-performing career to the point of collapse, Michelle developed The Art of Bending Time, a framework that connects the dots between work, life, and purpose. She works with individuals and organizations to retain top talent, boost development, and keep people energized and engaged—all while making the magic happen.

Join me, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, and Michelle Niemeyer for a powerful conversation that will help you rethink your relationship with time, energy, and purpose—and show you how to build a life that’s both productive and joyful.

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