Ep 398: Reclaiming Your Time
Liquor TalkSeptember 23, 2026

Ep 398: Reclaiming Your Time

Only two episodes left in season 10 of Liquor Talk. In life people forget to prioritize themselves and it leads to getting burned out and stressed out. We are not meant to be on this earth just to work and pay bills. We have got to do thing for ourselves so we can be the best we can be for each other. On this episode of Liquor Talk, host Victor Jones engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Melanie Gray, a podcast host and expert in workplace wellness. They discuss the challenges of racism and segregation in Milwaukee, the impact of rising education costs on stress and burnout, and the importance of civic engagement and voting. Dr. Gray emphasizes the need for self-care, personal validation, and trauma-informed leadership in the workplace. The conversation also touches on the dangers of social media and the normalization of exhaustion as a badge of honor, urging listeners to prioritize their well-being and recognize their value as individuals. In this conversation, Dr. Melanie Gray discusses the importance of intentional change, creating wellness cultures in workplaces, and the necessity of setting boundaries. She emphasizes the role of rest and recovery in preventing burnout and the significance of understanding the nervous system's impact on stress. Dr. Gray shares her personal journey of reclaiming energy and redefining success, while also addressing the challenges of imposter syndrome and the importance of self-advocacy. The discussion concludes with insights into future projects and the importance of prioritizing self-care.