reKindle What Fuels You

Discover a path from exhaustion to awareness, from burnout to purpose — and learn how to live with renewed energy, clarity, and meaning.

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reKindle: Your Path from Burnout to Erupting with Passion and Purpose

reKindle isn't just a book about recovery — it's a roadmap for rediscovering what drives you.

Through the F.I.R.E. process —

Flamed Out. Investigate. reKindle. Erupt.

— you'll explore how awareness transforms exhaustion into energy and confusion into clarity.

Each stage helps you understand your story, reconnect with your values, and reignite your sense of purpose.

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You Don't Have to Be Burned Out to Feel Disconnected

Maybe you're simply tired of running without direction. Maybe your work feels productive but not fulfilling.

reKindle helps you pause, reflect, and reconnect — not by doing more, but by becoming more aware.

It's for anyone ready to align their energy and purpose — to move from surviving to living aware.

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“You were never meant to burn out — you were meant to burn bright.”

Why We Wrote reKindle

“Purpose isn't found in busyness — it's found in awareness.”— Michelle Gattshall
“We didn't just recover from burnout — we rebuilt life with meaning.”— Brian Gattshall
“Awareness transforms energy into purpose.”— Masha Bobo

The Team Behind reKindle XM

reKindle was written by Brian and Michelle Gattshall and Masha Bobo — professionals who experienced burnout, rediscovered purpose, and built a movement to help others do the same.

  • Brian Gattshall — Engineer turned executive coach helping people connect performance and purpose.
  • Michelle Gattshall — Healthcare and quality leader guiding sustainable growth through emotional awareness.
  • Masha Bobo — Creative strategist bringing transformation to life through story and design.
About reKindle XM
“I love everything about this book! Often overlooked as the root cause of health issues, burnout can be an insidious worm, weaving in and out of one’s life, causing a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and physical distress. This is a must-read for anyone who is experiencing unrest in their work. I can attest to how burnout can result in extreme negative effects and this book resonated with me. The authors are good writers with a powerful message.”
Dan Miller, author, 48 Days to the Work You Love
“Having personally experienced the debilitating effects of burnout, I found reKindle to be an invaluable guide for helping navigate stress and the feelings of overwhelm. The authors offer a deep understanding of burnout and clear actionable tools and strategies to aid with recovery. reKindle is a must read for those looking to prevent burnout and chronic stress, and reclaim their purpose.”
Stephen A. Hart, Marketing Leader, Isles Media
“Burnout is often unrecognized by Western medicine practitioners. reKindle points readers towards a holistic approach to put their health pieces together and treat the root causes of burnout using a systematic approach. This book is a must read for anyone who thinks they are in burnout and wants to take back control of their health and life.”
Olga Afonin, MD, Anesthesiologist and Functional Medicine Physician
“reKindle will inspire you to quit living in burnout survival mode and believe that you can live the life you envision. In this four-step approach, the authors walk you through each process step, from identifying burnout to renewing your sense of peace and purpose in life.”
David L. Hancock, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Performance-Driven Thinking
“I wish I’d had this book in my hands sooner. reKindle is a game-changer for anyone struggling with burnout, stress, or feeling disconnected from their purpose. The blend of personal stories, evidence-based research, and practical guidance is exactly what’s needed to take steps toward true recovery. If you’re tired of settling, feeling stuck in the grind, and simply surviving, start here. It’s time to stop just going through the motions and start living with intention. reKindle is your blueprint for true transformation.”
Julia Guagliardi, Owner of Stillwaters Creative