About Us

The Killing Burnout Story

In the past few years, we realized that while the demands placed on us seemed to rise infinitely, resources to help people were harder to access. When wait times to see a psychologist or mental health professional are often 2-3 months away, it makes it very hard for people to get the support they need.

After working in hospital settings and direct patient care for over 30+ combined years, we decided that we wanted to make mental health services more approachable and easier to access. We also wanted to take the best of the strategies we’ve used over time and develop them into a system that would help people build their resilience and decrease burnout, from the core. In order to be “balanced,” a person needs more than just deep breathing and a handful of coping strategies. A resilient, healthy, successful, happy person needs to understand HOW to manage stress! We teach these skills in our Killing Burnout Membership, and know that with our system, people are able to manage the demands placed on them in a more systematic and practical way, resulting in them feeling happier, healthier, and more fulfilled.

Some of the skills we teach are how to manage time and resources more effectively, how to communicate without arguing, how to set boundaries in relationships, how to value YOURSELF, and more. We are so excited to share with you the Killing Burnout program, and look forward to helping you build a better, more resilient, and fulfilled life!

Ricardo J. Whyte, M.D.

Meet The Founder

Dr. Ricardo J. Whyte is an award-winning psychiatrist and a mental health maestro who’s been orchestrating the well-being of his patients for nearly two decades AND is the mastermind behind the Master Mind Institute.

Born in the Republic of Panama and raised in the bustling neighborhood of Bed-Stuy, in Brooklyn New York, he’s the embodiment of perseverance and passion. His journey led him to earn a degree in Biochemistry from Atlantic Union College, graduating cum laude. He then swapped test tubes for textbooks at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where he earned his MD. After a Psychiatry Residency at Loma Linda and an Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at UCLA, he emerged with double board certifications in Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry as well as Addiction Psychiatry.

Since 2017, he’s been at the helm of behavioral health at the Community Hospital of San Bernardino as Section Chief of Psychiatry, where he’s known for his innovative approach to mental health care.

He’s also a trailblazer in the fight against burnout. As the founder of the Master Mind Institute, he developed the Killing Burnout Membership, a program designed to help professionals prevent and recover from burnout while reaching their peak performance. His approach is a blend of science, strategy, spirituality, and a dash of humor—because who says mental health has to be all serious?

When he’s not busy being a psychiatric powerhouse or coaching others to their best selves, Dr. Whyte is a devoted family man, happily married to the lovely Florence Vincent and a proud father to their daughter, Alexi Genevieve, both of whom keep him grounded and inspired.

Master Your Mind, Master Your Life

Real Experiences From Real Members

“Since the presentation, I have actively been trying to reframe my mindset to create a more positive outlook on my situation in life. I tend to be a glass-half-empty person who is always looking for the worst outcome. My negative self-talk can make me spiral into believing the worst about any given situation. However, my newest practice that I learned in the program, of actively repeating the inverse of my natural inclination to think about the negative has already begun to change how I perceive the world.”

Melissa L.

“Thank you again so much for ALL you do! The value you deliver is incredible and I can’t begin to express how much your teachings are helping me grow! What I have found with the training I’ve been through so far is I’m definitely more thoughtful about and aware of burnout. I’m paying more attention to things I wasn’t even aware of before…things that I didn’t know could even cause burnout.” However, my newest practice that I learned in the program, of actively repeating the inverse of my natural inclination to think about the negative has already begun to change how I perceive the world.”

Renee B.

“The words “until now,” are powerful in liberating us from a label. It is sometimes tempting to label our children and tell them what they should do or what they can’t do; this cognitive conditioning during critical stages of development has the potential to limit their abilities. “Until now,” negates this limitation. Anyone can be anything and do anything if they apply themselves. I will endeavor to repeat this to my family as we overcome challenges. As an individual that does not enjoy being a novice, I will strive to accept my current state and learn through deliberate practice. More specifically, practice excellence to condition excellence.“