1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 300 600 Show notes If you’re in a midlife crisis, feeling lost in your 40s, or successful on paper and asking “Is this it?”, this episode is for you. In 2020, Dr. Christine Manukyan walked away from 11 years at Cedars-Sinai, a stable income and the identity she had built over 20 years in healthcare. She didn’t have a plan. She had an inner whisper she couldn’t ignore anymore. In this episode, Christine shares what happened on day three of Tony Robbins’ Unleash the Power Within that made her quit her job days later. She talks about the burnout that hit after she quadrupled her income, and why she put her life and business on hold for an 18-month sabbatical. She also explains why nervous system regulation is the first step in any life transition, and why the question “how” keeps so many high achievers stuck. In this episode: Why your nervous system keeps you in a stressful life simply because it’s familiar The one question to ask instead of “How am I going to do this?” The Xpand 5R Protocol: Recognize, Regulate, Release, Rewire, Receive How your body signals you long before burnout, through things like sleepless nights and chronic stress Why making more money can backfire when you haven’t expanded your capacity to receive it The real cost of keeping your struggles quiet, even from the people closest to you Longevity, Love and Legacy: the three areas of life Xpand Society is built on Timestamps: 00:00 Midlife crisis or career confused? Start here 02:04 The Tony Robbins moment that made me quit my job 03:36 You don’t need the whole plan 04:21 Ask “who,” not “how” 05:08 The Xpand 5R Protocol 08:47 My 2022 burnout after quadrupling my income 10:50 Why receiving is the hardest step 11:58 Why I lost the money I made 14:01 The 18-month sabbatical 17:04 No breakthrough without the breakdown 18:35 Introducing Xpand Society 21:45 For the career confused: what is your legacy? 23:02 Founding Partners start November 11 Quotes from the episode: “There is no breakthrough without the breakdown.” “If you’re in your head, you are dead.” “Focus on the who, not the how.” “The struggle you’re experiencing today is preparing you for the strength you will need tomorrow.” Ready for your next chapter? Xpand Society’s founding cohort starts November 11, 2026. It includes weekly live calls, private support from Christine, and an in-person gathering in Los Angeles for people navigating a life transition. Book a 20-minute clarity call at drchristinemanukyan.com. Follow Xpand for more ways to expand your capacity and love the life you created.&amp;nbsp; Now enrolling for XPAND - book a call on www.xpandcapacity.com XPAND CAPACITY™ http://storrie.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43268108/height/300/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="300" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/43268108