# The Hidden Stress Holding Leaders Back ⚡ | Ep 286

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Podcast: [Don't Wait For Your Wake Up Call!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/don-t-wait-for-your-wake-up-call-1384425)
Published: 2026-08-29T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://yourguidedhealthjourney.com/the-hidden-stress-holding-leaders-back-ep-286
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## Resource

Episode 286 features executive coach and leadership expert Mark Silverman, who helps high-performing leaders break free from the hidden stress and emotional patterns that limit their success 🚀. After overcoming homelessness, addiction, and a serious health scare, Mark rebuilt his life through intentional habits, bold goals, and deep inner work 💪. In this conversation, he explains how many executives operate with a high level of chronic stress ⚡, keeping them in a near-constant fight-or-flight state that impacts their decision-making, health, and relationships. Drawing from his work with leaders and entrepreneurs, Mark shares why lasting transformation comes from addressing root causes rather than managing symptoms, and how practices like meditation 🧘, journaling ✍️, exercise 🏃, and vulnerability ❤️ can unlock greater freedom, resilience, and fulfillment. His message is a powerful one: don't wait for a crisis to become your wake-up call—start listening to the whispers now 🌟. Gift: Get your FREE copy of “Only 10s 2.0” https://www.markjsilverman.com/free-copy-of-only10s-2-0/ Offers: Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp Quantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-school Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/um FREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.com Use my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary Key Takeaways Origin Story: Overcam…

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