About this episode

Curt Spigelmyre discusses identifying and overcoming burnout among BAM practitioners.

Discover how to identify and conquer BAM practitioners burnout before it cuts your calling short. Licensed family therapist Curt Spigelmyre shares critical insights into maintaining missionary mental health while navigating the unique pressures of the marketplace.Operating a business in a foreign culture brings intense pressure, often forcing faith-based entrepreneurs into isolation. In this episode, we unpack the primary Business as Mission challenges that lead to emotional exhaustion and family strain. You will learn how your physical body signals dangerous stress levels, why independent professionals wait too long to seek support, and how to safely unpack your burdens with confidential care.Key Takeaways:• The Body Keeps the Score: How chronic headaches, respiratory issues, and stomach problems are often physical manifestations of unaddressed emotional trauma and field stress.• The "Lone Ranger" Trap: Why Business as Mission professionals face a higher risk of isolation due to security platform constraints and a lack of traditional agency member care.• The Attrition Crisis: An honest look at why highly trained practitioners are leaving the field faster than ever and…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Baer

Guest: Curt Spigelmyre

Topics covered

• BAM practitioners burnout
• missionary mental health
• emotional exhaustion
• family strain
• support networks
• isolation in business

Keywords

• Business as Mission
• burnout
• mental health
• emotional trauma
• support network
• isolation
• family baggage

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