4 Ways to Become Mentally Shredded as a Nonprofit Leader (Chris Weedon)

As a nonprofit leader, does the workload, isolation, and pressure to ensure the wellness of your community lead to feelings of burnout? In episode #245 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, nonprofit leader Chris Weedon shares his struggles with these and other mental health stresses and offers support by helping you become mentally shredded. Chris explains what it is to be mentally shredded, how to recognize it, and advice for taking charge of your own mental well-being. He discusses his 4 pillars of being mentally shredded and how individuals can recognize and address each one head on. 

"You are not alone. Start your journey to mental fitness one day at a time." 

ABOUT CHRIS

Christopher Weedon is the visionary Founder of Mentally Shredded, embodies a journey of transformation from a former athlete to a corporate professional and finally an entrepreneur. His path, marked by its challenges, reflects a resilience that has been anything but easy. Weedon's story is a testament to the power of personal development, mental fortitude, and the unwavering belief that, even in the face of adversity, one can carve a path towards empowerment and positive change. His commitment to changing the narrative around mental health and building healthy communities is rooted in both personal experience and a profound understanding of the human journey. Weedon's trajectory, from corporate to entrepreneur, encapsulates the spirit of Mentally Shredded -- a movement fueled by a deep passion to break down stigmas, inspire hope, and foster unity in the realm of mental health.

EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES

• Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
• Learn more about Chris and Mentally Shredded here
• Want to hear more from Chris? Check out his recent interview in USA Today.
• Ready for a Mastermind? Learn more here!
• Have you gotten Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector 
• Watch for the companion workbook and the audio version of Patton's best seller, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, coming soon!

ABOUT PMA NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP

As a firm, PMA Nonprofit Leadership is constantly developing content and programs to help you in three distinct ways.  The first way is to help you be a thought leader in the nonprofit sector by producing weekly content through our podcast Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership. The second way is through individual coaching, training and our unique Mastermind Nonprofit Leadership program. The third way is to help your nonprofit organization through support of its strategic planning, board & staff development, and fundraising. Through our exclusive partnership with the Institute for Philanthropic Leadership, we also  guide aspiring nonprofit leaders thought the virtual Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy cohort training program, as well as the annual Leadership Gift School, now entering its 12th cohort season.  Let us know how we can help you! Join our community by signing up for our free resources here, and schedule a call if you'd like to learn more about ways we can help you on your journey to nonprofit leadership.