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Life Fulfilled Podcast — Because Work Shouldn’t Drain Your Life

Hosted by Bernie Borges | Founder, Fulfilled@Work Academy

Most people don’t realize it, but career struggles often bleed into every part of life: your health, relationships, energy, and sense of purpose. If you feel stuck at work, burned out, or quietly wondering, “Is this it?” you’re in the right place.

On the Life Fulfilled Podcast, Bernie Borges helps you decode where fulfillment is missing and how to get it back. While two-thirds of our episodes dive into career and workplace topics like engagement, quiet quitting, leadership, and burnout, we never lose sight of the full picture. We also explore how emerging forces like AI are reshaping the workplace and what it means for your role, your growth, and your sense of purpose.

Because fulfillment doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens across five interconnected life pillars: health, fitness, career, relationships, and legacy.

Through solo insights and expert guest conversations, Bernie brings practical tools to help you reclaim purpose and clarity, especially at work. As the creator of the Fulfillment Centric Leadership™ Framework, he equips professionals and business leaders to create meaningful, energizing careers without sacrificing the rest of their lives.

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Life Fulfilled Podcast — Because Work Shouldn’t Drain Your Life

You Have More Control Than You Think Even in Crisis

September 22, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 253

Episode 253 features Heather A. Campbell, an entrepreneur, author, and founder of Ready, Set, Recover. If you’ve ever faced a surgical procedure with a sense of dread, this conversation will change your approach.

Here’s a quick recap of our three key discussion points:

1️⃣ Turning Anxiety into Empowerment:
When Heather faced surgery herself, she found the typical advice lacking (“just take pain meds or do PT later”). Drawing from her wellness background, she developed a holistic preparation plan. Her surgeon noticed her great recovery and wished all patients could do the same. This sparked Heather’s mission to help others approach surgery feeling empowered, not anxious.

2️⃣ Creating Win-Win Solutions in Healthcare:
Ready, Set, Recover isn’t just focused on patient wellbeing. Heather designed it to benefit hospitals, insurers, and employers, too. It's for anyone invested in better health outcomes and lower stress. Her approach connects patients to practical steps and helps organizations improve their bottom line. Win-win-win!

3️⃣ Celebrating Milestones and Everyday Progress:
Heather’s philosophy, and her book Good is Amazing, encourages us to celebrate incremental progress, not just final achievements. Whether recovering from surgery, writing a book, or looking for a new job, she reminds us to honor the small wins and give ourselves permission to feel fulfilled along the way.

Main Takeaway:
We often underestimate our control over challenging times like surgery or big life changes. Heather’s message is about recognizing your agency, advocating for yourself, and celebrating the journey, not just the outcome. By reframing our stories and giving ourselves permission to savor small victories, fulfillment becomes an everyday reality.

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