EP. 47 Nick Jonsson on Executive Loneliness: 5 Pathways to Recovery from Isolation, Burnout & Stress

DId this podcast help you. Please let me and others know to support the show. Thank you. In this shorter episode, host Stuart Cline shares a recovered conversation with Nick Jonsson, #1 international bestselling author of Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety & Depression in the Modern Business World. Nick (joining from Thailand while Stuart was in New Mexico) decided to write the book in 2019 after losing a friend to suicide, about a year into his own recovery. Technical issues limited the full interview, but the eight minutes we salvaged are packed with practical insight. Nick walks through his five pathways: Taking stock (honest self-assessment) Asking for help Getting healthy Nurturing healthy relationships Finding your purpose He also touches on burnout, the cost of strained relationships (citing research that poor close relationships can be as harmful as smoking), how purpose often emerges once the basics are in place, and how he rediscovered his own sense of purpose by looking back at what he loved as a child. Whether you’re in recovery, leading under pressure, or simply feeling the weight of isolation and modern stress, this conversation offers a clear, grounded framework you can start using right away. Connect with Nick Jonsson Website: https://www.nickjonsson.com/ Book a free connection call (speaking, coaching, or collaboration): https://www.nickjonsson.com/contact-me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-jonsson/ Nick also hosts The Limitless Podcast. About the show Sobriety… Now What? (soon becoming Live Unclouded) helps people who are sober—or building a life worth staying sober for—navigate purpose, relationships, stress, and meaning. If this episode was useful, share it with someone who might need it or leave a quick review. Note: This is a shorter salvaged episode due to connectivity challenges during the original recording. Invitation to consider at least one helpful piece of information to help them thrive in their sobriety and to share with podcast with others and to follow and email questions. Support the show 🚩 Your Next Step Starts Here Thank you for listening to Sobriety… Now What? My hope is that each conversation offers encouragement, practical tools, and a reminder that you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. 🚩 Ready to Stop Living on Autopilot? Whether you're navigating sobriety, feeling stuck, or wondering what's next, take a few minutes to reflect on where you are and where you want to go. Explore my FREE Unclouded Decision App, designed to help you begin making more intentional choices. 👉 START YOUR FREE EXPERIENCE https://start.liveunclouded.com 🌱 Ready for Your Next Chapter? Looking for more guidance as you navigate sobriety, life transitions, or personal growth? Explore Live Unclouded for programs, workshops, and resources designed to help you reconnect with yourself, find direction, and begin living by design. 👉 EXPLORE LIVE UNCLOUDED 🌐 Connect & Explore About Stuart Cline: stuartcline.com Counseling Services: nmcounseling.com ...