
Design Create Inspire
Studying for the Architect Registration Exam (ARE 5.0) and working toward licensure? This podcast is for you. Hosted by Bryn Young, licensed architect, author, and founder of ABC Club and Mind Over ARE, each episode brings you exam prep strategies, study tips, and mindset tools to help you pass the ARE. You’ll also hear real insights from coaching calls on overcoming procrastination, staying motivated, and balancing architecture exams with life and work. Plus, episodes on the architecture profession itself, from contracts to practice management, so you’re prepared not just for the tests, but for your career as an architect.
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The #1 Mistake Aspiring Architects Make with The Healthy Architect
*Are you burning out on the path to becoming an architect? You're not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Morgan Chawaga, AKA The Healthy Architect, to uncover the biggest mistakes aspiring architects make when it comes to their health, happiness, and career success.
Morgan shares her personal journey from burnout to balance and offers actionable strategies to help you:
- Break free from the grind culture of architecture
- Balance work, life, and the licensure process
- Embrace failure as a tool for growth
We’ll also explore how the architecture industry is evolving—and why unhealthy firms may soon become a thing of the past.
Don’t wait to prioritize your health and happiness—watch now and take the first step toward building a better career.*
Connect with Morgan on Instagram @the_healthy_architect_ or online https://www.thehealthyarchitect.org/
📌 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:30 Morgan’s story: From burnout to balance
07:45 The #1 mistake aspiring architects make
15:30 Why failure is your greatest teacher
23:00 The future of the architecture industry
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