Houston McDowell Shares Lessons on Resilience, Integrity, and Mental Clarity in New Interview
Middle Tennessee Business Leader Urges Entrepreneurs to Prioritize Mental Wellness and Ethical Leadership Amid Career Pressures
NASHVILLE, TN / ACCESS Newswire / July 25, 2025 /Houston McDowell, VP of Sales at Restorative Biologics and co-host of The Lighthouse Freedom Project podcast, is using his latest interview feature to shine a light on a topic many professionals avoid-mental clarity and integrity in business.
In the wide-ranging interview, McDowell shares deeply personal lessons from his own career, including his well-documented business fallout with a former partner, and the intense emotional toll it took on him.
"I had a very challenging business and partnership that failed," McDowell said in the interview. "It took me a year and a half to untangle this, but it led to the launch of my current business and helped me refocus on what truly matters-people, values, and long-term vision."
Citing his own habits of daily journaling, wake surfing, and spending time outdoors to manage stress, McDowell stresses that productivity isn 't just about working harder-it 's about protecting your mental clarity. "When I feel overwhelmed, I head to the water," he explained. "Wake surfing or a long hike clears my mind. No phones. Just breathing."
According to the American Psychological Association, 79% of U.S. workers report work-related stress, with many experiencing burnout, anxiety, or depression. McDowell believes simple, consistent habits like daily reflection and outdoor time can help people reset and regain focus.
He also warns against sacrificing personal ethics for business success, sharing his own experience walking away from deals that didn 't align with his values. "You can always rebuild money," he noted. "But it 's hard to rebuild trust in yourself."
Throughout the interview, McDowell encourages others to build resilience by keeping their priorities straight. He recommends journaling, unplugged outdoor time, and connecting with others beyond business transactions.
Call to Action:
McDowell challenges others to take simple, personal steps toward better mental wellness and stronger leadership:
Start each day by writing down your top three priorities and one personal gratitude.
Commit to 30 minutes outdoors-without a phone-at least once a week.
Set clear personal boundaries in business, even if it means walking away from short-term gains.
"Success isn 't just what you build outside-it 's how you build inside too," McDowell said.
To read the full interview, visit here.
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SOURCE: Houston McDowell
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