ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Winter in Kentucky, a crackling fire, and a simple invitation: slow down. In this episode of Office Therapy, Dr. Brad Shuck explores the quiet power of renewal—micro-restoration. Not sabbaticals or grand gestures, but small, human, repeatable acts leaders can use to reset in the flow of work. Through three short stories and a practical menu (the 90-second reset, the 3-breath meeting open, the micro-walk, and the permission slip), Brad shows how intentional pauses reduce burnout, restore presence, and make better decisions possible. You’ll hear why well-timed micro-breaks are research-backed, how modeling rest shifts culture, and you’ll end with a brief guided reset you can use today. The goal isn’t to be tireless—it’s to be renewable.
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United States
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