762 - Bill Overton on Burnout, Resilience, and the Real Cost of High-Performance Depression

2025-06-25

If you've ever looked successful on the outside but were secretly falling apart on the inside—this episode is for you.Bill Overton spent decades as a top executive in the HOA industry… until his high-functioning depression caught up with him. In this powerful conversation, he shares what burnout really looks like behind the boardroom doors, why “self-care” isn’t enough, and how leaders can model the mental health shift we urgently need.We go deep on his personal crash, his recovery, and how it led to him writing the industry-defining book Managing Mental He...

If you've ever looked successful on the outside but were secretly falling apart on the inside—this episode is for you.

Bill Overton spent decades as a top executive in the HOA industry… until his high-functioning depression caught up with him. In this powerful conversation, he shares what burnout really looks like behind the boardroom doors, why “self-care” isn’t enough, and how leaders can model the mental health shift we urgently need.

We go deep on his personal crash, his recovery, and how it led to him writing the industry-defining book Managing Mental Health. Bill’s not here to sugarcoat anything—but he is here to give you tools, language, and hope.

📚 Show Notes

In this episode of the Table Rush Talk Show, Mischa interviews longtime friend and mental health advocate Bill Overton, author of Managing Mental Health: A Guide to Building Resilience and Finding Balance in Community Associations.

They explore:

The truth about high-performing depression
Bill’s story of hitting burnout and stepping away from his executive role
How the HOA and property management world quietly selects for stress-magnets
The “10 Everyday Superpowers” that can help anyone create a more balanced life
Why leaders need to model mental health change—not just talk about it
The cultural impact of organizations like The Savannah Bananas
Reflections on The Jungle and the systemic parallels to today’s workplace mental health crisis

🔗 Resources & Mentions

📘 Book (Print): Managing Mental Health

📘 Book (Digital): Managing Mental Health (Digital)

🧠 Article: “Self Care Is Not the Solution to Burnout” by Dr. Justin D. Henderson

⚾ The Savannah Bananas

📖 The Jungle – Amazon

🧑‍💼 Connect with Bill on LinkedIn

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