Leah Marone on the Serial Fixer Trap: Boundaries, Burnout, and Better Leadership
Are you hurting your own well-being by trying to fix everyone else's problems?
Many of us find purpose in helping. Leah Marone's new book shows what happens when that good intention tips into burnout and resentment, and how to stop.
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Originally aired October 30, 2025 as Episode 159 of The Trusted Guide Podcast (then The Delighted Customers Podcast).
What we cover
The hidden costs of being a "serial fixer"
Why over-helping backfires for us and the people we care about
How "support, don't solve" changes workplaces and families
Helping without fixing
This is the guide's posture in practice. Supporting someone's growth means letting them own the solution.
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About the guest
Leah Marone is a psychotherapist, mental wellness consultant, keynote speaker, former Division 1 athlete, and author.
If this conversation was useful, you'll find more like it in The Trusted Guide Newsletter: practical insights on trust, influence, and leading change.
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