Tim Westbrook
Tim Westbrook, MS
Eliminating Your Workaholic Self With Barry Garapedian
Eliminating Your Workaholic Self With Barry Garapedian
Eliminating Your Workaholic Self With Barry Garapedian
Tuesday 8th July 2025
Tim Westbrook and Barry Garapedian discuss overcoming workaholism, balancing life, and achieving true success through the seven pillars of fulfillment.
60 minutes
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hopeful
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reflective
motivational
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Episode Overview
- Workaholism can destroy personal relationships.
- Barry's story of overcoming work addiction is inspiring.
- Seven pillars for a balanced life include family and faith.
- Mindfulness and therapy are essential for recovery.
- True success involves connection and impact.
Remarrying my wife taught me that true success is being fully connected to her.
In this insightful episode, Tim Westbrook is joined by Barry Garapedian, President and CEO of MAG7 Consulting, to explore the detrimental effects of workaholism and how it can lead to the unraveling of one's personal life. Barry candidly shares his journey from a relentless work ethic that nearly cost him his marriage to finding a balanced approach that integrates personal fulfillment and professional success. Barry recounts how his intense work schedule, starting at 4 a.m.
and extending to 80-hour weeks, led to a crisis point where his wife asked for a divorce after 16 years of marriage. The couple spent three years apart before remarrying, which Barry refers to as his wake-up call from chronic workaholism. He emphasizes the similarities between workaholism and other addictions, such as alcohol and drug dependencies, and highlights the importance of recognizing these patterns.
Through his consulting work, Barry now teaches young people and their parents how to thrive without burning out, using a framework of seven pillars that start with family and faith and end with philanthropy. These pillars offer a holistic approach to life, ensuring that individuals maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. Tim and Barry discuss the importance of mindfulness, therapy, and journaling as tools for recovery and personal growth.
Barry shares practical tips, such as practicing leadership by 'going first' in social situations, which helps build confidence and demonstrate proactive engagement. Ultimately, Barry's story is a testament to the power of reflection and change, showing that true success is not measured by financial gain but by the quality of relationships and the impact one has on others. His journey serves as an inspiration to those struggling with workaholic tendencies, offering hope and guidance for a more fulfilling life.