Wellness for High Performers

Wellness for High Performers is the podcast for ambitious, high achievers who want to build big dreams without burning out. Hosted by wellness strategist Erica Jones, this show helps you create wellness rhythms that actually feel good — no perfectionism, no hustle, no guilt. You’ll learn simple, sustainable habits that boost energy, focus, and performance so you can pursue your goals without sacrificing your health or joy.

On Capacity: How High Performers Expand Without Burning Out 01/30/2026

On Capacity: How High Performers Expand Without Burning Out What would change if expanding your life meant doing more of what fuels you — and less of what drains you? If you’re driven, capable, and carrying a big vision—but secretly wondering how much longer you can keep this pace without burning out—you’re not alone. I’ve wrestled with the tension between growth and sustainability for years. This episode comes from my own lived experience of asking a hard but necessary question: how do you expand, grow, and scale without sacrificing your health, relationships, or mental bandwidth? In this episode of Wellness for High Performers, I share how my definition of expansion has evolved and how I’m answering this question for myself in real time. I talk through the role urgency plays in burnout, how time perception shapes stress, and why aligning your days with your unique gifts is essential for sustainable wellness, stress relief, and continual growth. This conversation is especially relevant for high performers who want to build the dream while staying grounded, energized, and well. In this episode, we cover: How urgency and time scarcity contribute to burnout Why expansion doesn’t always mean more productivity The role vision plays in sustainable growth without overwhelm How delegation and support protect your energy Why health is the backbone of long-term performance and burnout prevention High performers don’t burn out because they lack discipline — they burn out because they carry too much for too long without alignment. In this episode, I challenge the belief that success requires constant urgency and explore how clarity, vision, delegation, and wellness habits create the capacity to grow without breaking down. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin or stuck on a hamster wheel, this conversation will help you rethink what expansion can look like. What would change if expanding your life meant doing more of what fuels you — and less of what drains you? If this conversation resonates, then check out my —a short, practical experience designed to help high performers identify energy drains and apply the Elevays Method to create more focus, productivity, and momentum without burnout. For weekly insights on wellness, longevity, and performance through the lens of the Elevays Method—simple, strategic, sustainable health habits, head to and join The Elite Edge, my weekly inspiration email for high performers who want to thrive while they achieve. ------------------------------------------------------------ 🎯 Free Resource: ✅ Build the Most Foundational Wellness Habits in 7 Days with Our Wellness Without Limits Audio Challenge: CONNECT WITH ERICA 🖥️ Website: 📍Pinterest: 📖 Books Recommended in Today’s Episode: Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live by Chris Guillebeau Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy /episode/index/show/d2151f3d-dcbd-4fee-96d6-4a9b2ea54a58/id/39938775

Wellness Trends on Trial: PEMF Therapy — Worth It or Wasteful? 01/23/2026

Wellness Trends on Trial: PEMF Therapy — Worth It or Wasteful? PEMF is everywhere in health & wellness or biohacking circles—but is it actually worth your time, money, and attention? As a high performer, I don’t add anything to my routine unless it delivers real results. My time, money, and attention are limited resources, and once they’re spent, I don’t get them back. That’s why I’m cautious about adding any new therapy, device, or supplement to my routine unless it truly supports energy, peak performance, and longevity. In this episode of Wellness for High Performers, I put PEMF Therapy on trial. I break down what this popular biohacking modality actually is, why it’s gaining so much attention in wellness circles, and how to evaluate whether it’s a strategic investment or a costly distraction. This conversation is especially relevant for high capacity people who want to make smart, intentional decisions about their self-improvement instead of chasing every trend that promises transformation. In this episode, we’ll cover: What PEMF Therapy is and why it’s trending for biohacking basics How to think strategically about new wellness tools before investing Who PEMF may actually benefit—and who it likely won’t Why advanced therapies can’t replace the fundamentals of health How to evaluate wellness trends through a high-ROI lens High performers don’t struggle with effort—they struggle with discernment. In this episode, I challenge the idea that more gadgets and therapies automatically lead to better health, and instead reframe wellness for entrepreneurs as a strategic system built on clarity, priorities, and fundamentals. PEMF can be a supportive tool, but only when it’s aligned with your actual needs and goals. If you’ve ever wondered whether PEMF therapy is worth the investment—or if there’s something more foundational you should focus on first—this episode will help you make that decision with confidence instead of guesswork. If you decide that PEMF therapy is the right choice for you, ! If this conversation resonates, then check out my —a short, practical experience designed to help high performers identify energy drains and apply the Elevays Method to create more focus, productivity, and momentum without burnout. For weekly insights on wellness, longevity, and performance through the lens of the Elevays Method—simple, strategic, sustainable health habits, head to and join The Elite Edge, my weekly inspiration email for high performers who want to thrive while they achieve. ------------------------------------------------------------ 🎯 Free Resource: ✅ Build the Most Foundational Wellness Habits in 7 Days with Our Wellness Without Limits Audio Challenge: CONNECT WITH ERICA 🖥️ Website: 📍Pinterest: /episode/index/show/d2151f3d-dcbd-4fee-96d6-4a9b2ea54a58/id/39853360

6 Things I Do Every Morning for Highly Productive, Grounded Days 01/16/2026

6 Things I Do Every Morning for Highly Productive, Grounded Days When my mornings feel rushed, reactive, or driven by other people’s priorities, it doesn’t just hurt my productivity—it drains my energy. I’ve seen how easy it is for high performers to underestimate how powerfully the first hour of the day plays a critical role in peak performance. That time shapes your focus, decision-making, and emotional resilience. In this episode of Wellness for High Performers, I share how a simple, intentional morning routine supports sustainable wellness and consistent performance—without extreme practices or rigid schedules. I reframe mornings as a strategic advantage, showing how to replace urgency with intention so I can lead my day instead of chasing it. This conversation is especially relevant for wellness for entrepreneurs who want better focus, morning energy, and more control over their time. In this episode, we’ll cover: Why Mornings Determine Energy, Focus, and Productivity Intention vs. Urgency: The Choice That Shapes Your Day How High Performers Lose Mornings Without Realizing It Designing a Morning Routine That Supports Wellness and Longevity Protecting Your Focus Before the World Makes Its Demands High performers live in constant demand, and without boundaries, mornings become reactive by default. In this episode, I challenge the belief that productivity starts with inboxes, notifications, or hustle—and instead position the morning as a strategic foundation for sustainable wellness, grounded decision-making, and long-term peak performance. If you want calmer mornings, clearer thinking, and more control over how your day unfolds—without adding more to your to-do list—this episode will help you rethink how you start each day. For weekly insights on wellness, longevity, and performance through the lens of the Elevays Method—simple, strategic, sustainable health habits, head to Elevays.com and join The Elite Edge, my weekly inspiration email for high performers who want to thrive while they achieve. ------------------------------------------------------------ 🎯 Free Resource: ✅ Build the Most Foundational Wellness Habits in 7 Days with Our Wellness Without Limits Audio Challenge: 📖 Reading Spotlight: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey CONNECT WITH ERICA 🖥️ Website: 📍Pinterest: /episode/index/show/d2151f3d-dcbd-4fee-96d6-4a9b2ea54a58/id/39580925

The High Performer Edge: How to Become Unrecognizable in 2026 01/09/2026

The High Performer Edge: How to Become Unrecognizable in 2026 What if this is the year you stop starting over—and finally become unrecognizable? While most people have a burst of New Year motivation only to burn out by February, high performers quietly build consistency, momentum, and real transformation that compounds their health & wellness over time. In this episode of Wellness for High Performers, I break down what separates finishers from quitters—and why resolutions fail while commitments to the right productivity habits build sustainable change. This conversation is for busy professionals who want to improve their high performer habits without relying on motivation, discipline, or extreme routines. I share how consistency, simplicity, and strategic micro-habits create real transformation that compounds across both personal development and long-term wellness. In this episode, we’ll cover: Why Most New Year Goals Fail by February The Difference Between Resolutions and Real Commitments Why Consistency Beats Motivation Every Time How Simple, Strategic Plans Create Momentum Becoming the Person Who Follows Through In this episode, I challenge the cultural obsession with big January efforts and reframe growth as a long-term commitment rooted in simplicity, strategy, and aligned wellness routines. If you’ve ever felt inspired at the start of the year only to lose steam a few months later, this conversation offers a better way forward. Rather than relying on discipline or willpower, I walk you through how to design commitments that actually fit your life—so progress feels inevitable instead of exhausting. If you’re a high performer who wants better productivity, stronger focus, and more follow-through—without burnout—this episode will help you rethink how you approach goals, habits, and personal growth so progress feels inevitable instead of exhausting. For weekly insights on wellness, longevity, and performance through the lens of the Elevays Method—simple, strategic, sustainable health habits, head to Elevays.com and join The Elite Edge, my weekly inspiration email for high performers who want to thrive while they achieve. ------------------------------------------------------------ 🎯 Free Resource: ✅ Build the Most Foundational Wellness Habits in 7 Days with Our Wellness Without Limits Audio Challenge: CONNECT WITH ERICA 🖥️ Website: 📍Pinterest: /episode/index/show/d2151f3d-dcbd-4fee-96d6-4a9b2ea54a58/id/39580415

Why Traditional Wellness Fails High Performers…And What Actually Works 01/02/2026

Why Traditional Wellness Fails High Performers…And What Actually Works If wellness feels exhausting, overwhelming, or impossible to sustain, I want you to know this: you’re not broken — the system is. High performers are constantly surrounded by extreme longevity trends, rigid routines, and all-or-nothing health & wellness advice that drains energy, focus, and long-term momentum instead of supporting it. In this episode of Wellness for High Performers, I’m breaking down why traditional wellness models don’t work for high achievers, busy professionals, entrepreneurs, and other high-capacity people. This conversation sits at the intersection of mental health, personal development, and self-improvement, offering a smarter approach to high performer wellness that actually fits real life. I introduce you to the Elevays Method — a simple, strategic framework for sustainable wellness, longevity, and burnout prevention that’s designed to support peak performance, not compete with it. Instead of chasing perfect routines or obsessing over optimization, we focus on wellness habits and healthy routines that build stress resilience, energy optimization, and long-term capacity. This episode reframes wellness as a powerful tool for clarity, momentum, and productivity habits — without sacrificing your relationships, joy, or mental well-being in the process. In this episode, we’ll cover: Why wellness often feels like a losing game for high performers The problem with extreme longevity culture and doing “more” How certain wellness habits quietly undermine energy, focus, and relationships The hidden cost of unsustainable health routines A new standard for sustainable wellness and high performance High performers don’t need more discipline or intensity — they need alignment. In this episode, I challenge the belief that health requires rigid routines, constant optimization, or sacrificing connection for control. Instead, I share a perspective that helps you build healthy habits that integrate seamlessly into your daily life, support burnout recovery, and expand your capacity for the long haul. If you’re tired of starting over every Monday, chasing the next wellness trend, or feeling like your health habits don’t actually fit your life, this episode will change the way you think about wellness — permanently. For weekly insights on wellness, longevity, and performance through the lens of the Elevays Method—simple, strategic, sustainable health habits, head to Elevays.com and join The Elite Edge, my weekly inspiration email for high performers who want to thrive while they achieve. ------------------------------------------------------------ 🎯 Free Resource: ✅ Build the Most Foundational Wellness Habits in 7 Days with Our Wellness Without Limits Audio Challenge: CONNECT WITH ERICA 🖥️ Website: 📍Pinterest: /episode/index/show/d2151f3d-dcbd-4fee-96d6-4a9b2ea54a58/id/39568590

The High Performer Energy Crisis No One Is Talking About (& How To Fix It) 01/02/2026

The High Performer Energy Crisis No One Is Talking About (& How To Fix It) What if burnout isn’t caused by doing too much — but by bleeding energy in ways you don’t even notice? I see this all the time with high performers. You’re pushing harder than ever, yet feeling chronically tired, mentally scattered, and stuck in cycles of exhaustion that caffeine, sleep, and sheer willpower never seem to fix. In this episode of Wellness for High Performers, I’m unpacking the real energy crisis most people are overlooking — and why addressing it is the key to unlocking your next level of wellness, peak performance, and longevity. I introduce a smarter way to think about health & wellness through the Elevays Method: simple, strategic, and sustainable wellness habits designed to restore energy, expand capacity, and support long-term success without burnout. This conversation is about alignment — not intensity. It’s about protecting your energy so you can show up focused, clear, and fully engaged in the life you’re building. In this episode, we’ll cover: Why chronic exhaustion has become “normal” — and why that’s a problem The invisible energy leaks draining high performers every day How traditional wellness approaches can actually deplete your energy Breaking the start-stop cycle of burnout and overcommitment A smarter framework for sustainable energy and long-term longevity High performers don’t need to push harder — they need better alignment. In this episode, I challenge the idea that optimizing everything, following the latest wellness trend, or adding more intensity will solve chronic fatigue. Instead, I reframe wellness as an energy-protecting system that supports clarity, focus, and long-term success. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by health advice, stuck in a cycle of starting over, or frustrated that your wellness efforts don’t translate into real energy, this episode offers a new way forward — one that works with your real life, not against it. If this conversation resonates, I created the —a short, practical experience designed to help high performers identify energy drains and apply the Elevays Method to create more focus, productivity, and momentum without burnout. You’ll find the link in the show notes. For weekly insights on wellness, longevity, and performance through the lens of the Elevays Method—simple, strategic, sustainable health habits, head to Elevays.com and join The Elite Edge, my weekly inspiration email for high performers who want to thrive while they achieve. ------------------------------------------------------------ 🎯 Free Resource: ✅ Build the Most Foundational Wellness Habits in 7 Days with Our Wellness Without Limits Audio Challenge: CONNECT WITH ERICA 🖥️ Website: 📍Pinterest: /episode/index/show/d2151f3d-dcbd-4fee-96d6-4a9b2ea54a58/id/39579840

How Perfectionism Derails Your Health — Especially for High Performers 01/02/2026

How Perfectionism Derails Your Health — Especially for High Performers If missing one workout, one meal, or one habit sends you into guilt, self-criticism, or an “I’ve already failed” spiral, this episode is for you. I see this pattern constantly with high performers: Perfectionism often masquerades as discipline — but in reality, it quietly drains productivity, confidence, and long-term results. In this episode of Wellness for High Performers, I’m unpacking how perfectionist thinking shows up in health & wellness — and why it’s doing far more harm than good. We talk about how to move away from rigid, all-or-nothing expectations and toward a more resilient, sustainable wellness mindset that actually supports consistency, longevity, and real progress without burnout. This conversation is about replacing pressure with perspective and learning how to work with your humanity instead of against it. In this episode, we’ll cover: Why perfectionism often feels like discipline — but isn’t How guilt and “perfect scores” quietly undermine wellness for entrepreneurs The most common perfectionism traps high performers fall into Why health mastery is an iterative process, not a perfect one How to build a resilient wellness mindset that actually lasts High performers are wired for excellence — but when that drive turns into perfectionism, wellness becomes fragile instead of supportive. In this episode, I reframe health as a long-term practice rather than a pass-fail test and help you break free from the mental patterns that create unnecessary stress, guilt, and inconsistency. If you’ve ever felt like one misstep erased all your progress — or like you need Batman-level discipline to succeed at your health goals — this conversation will give you clarity, permission, and a better way forward for the self-improvement that will actually make a difference. For weekly insights on wellness, longevity, and performance through the lens of the Elevays Method—simple, strategic, sustainable health habits, head to Elevays.com and join The Elite Edge, my weekly inspiration email for high performers who want to thrive while they achieve. ------------------------------------------------------------ 🎯 Free Resource: ✅ Build the Most Foundational Wellness Habits in 7 Days with Our Wellness Without Limits Audio Challenge: CONNECT WITH ERICA 🖥️ Website: 📍Pinterest: /episode/index/show/d2151f3d-dcbd-4fee-96d6-4a9b2ea54a58/id/39579895

Wellness for Burned Out High Performers 12/30/2025

Wellness for High Performers

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