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In this episode, I share an everyday burnout conversation with Tamu Thomas. Tamu Thomas is a transformational life coach and former social worker, specialising in helping women achieve work-life harmony by aligning with their nervous system for holistic well-being. With her social work background, Tamu deeply understands the systemic issues that contribute to workplace stress and the unequal distribution of emotional labour. Recognised as a thought leader, Tamu has been featured in many notable publications. Her unique approach, rooted in somatic coaching and Polyvagal informed practice, empowers women to reconnect with their core selves, establish healthy boundaries, and build self-trust. Her work is particularly resonant in addressing the unique challenges faced by women of the global majority under what she describes as, "the trinity of oppression” - patriarchy, white supremacy and capitalism. Her insights are essential for anyone seeking fulfilment, meaningful connection and joy in today's fast-paced world. Her new book, "Women Who Work Too Much: Break Free from Toxic Productivity and Find Your Joy," offers groundbreaking insights to help women liberate themselves from the systemic pressures that create an environment where women over-function to survive workplace stress and the unequal burden of emotional and domestic responsibilities. As we navigate the complexities of self-care and boundary-setting, Tamu and I discuss the art of saying 'no' and the sheer radicalness of putting oneself first without the guilt. This episode peels back the layers of the 'trinity of oppression' that women of the global majority endure, and we explore how redefining kindness with limits can lead to a healthier, more joyous existence. Tamu's upcoming book promises to be a manifesto for those ready to break free from the shackles of toxic productivity, and our conversation is punctuated with the kind of energy that can only come from passionate women focused on inciting change and championing empowerment. By the end of our discussion, we've journeyed through the landscapes of pleasure and personal growth, understanding that our power lies not only in our ability to survive but to thrive. We explore the collective might in community and the importance of supporting one another through shared narratives and experiences. Each story we share is a beacon, guiding others through the turbulence of life towards the calm shores of self-compassion and gratitude. Join us as Tamu Thomas and I invite you to reshape your narrative, find your balance, and discover the pleasure in every choice you make. Learn more about Tamu's work: Tamu's website Tamu's Instagram Tamu's Life & Business Sanctuary membership group Tamu's new book Women Who Work Too Much Pre-order Tamu's book - release date March 5th, 2024 - Hay House Publishing  Fancy a little more burnout chat? Let's continue the conversation. Find me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook Check out my latest work and discover how you can work one-to-one with me to tackle your burnout at flictaylor.com

In this episode, I share an everyday burnout conversation with Cath Counihan. Cath Counihan, an integrative trauma psychotherapist, joins me to shine a light on burnout, tracing its roots from childhood experiences to our relentless pursuit of perfection as adults. My heart-to-heart with Cath examines the physiological shackles we unknowingly place on our nervous systems, and how to embrace the mantra of 'good enough' to find peace amidst the chaos. Feeling disconnected from your inner self can sometimes be like wandering through a fog—knowing there's solid ground somewhere, but unable to find it. This episode weaves together the tales of how unaddressed trauma and societal pressures can lead to that sense of disorientation, and the importance of realigning with our core through practices of self-care. Cath offers the tools and insights necessary to bridge the gap between the mind and body, advocating for the power of body-based therapies and intentional choices towards a more fulfilling existence. We open up about parenting, working, and the pursuit of joy, acknowledging that the extraordinary often lies in the everyday simplicity we overlook. As we wrap up our conversation, Cath leaves us with an invitation to continue the discussion on burnout, reassuring listeners that every step taken towards balance is a victory in itself.  Join us on this journey of reflection, and perhaps, you'll find the keys to unlocking a more compassionate, balanced life right here. More about Cath Counihan: Catherine Counihan is an Integrative Trauma Psychotherapist working in private practice in London.  She specialises in complex trauma, perfectionism, shame, nervous system healing, shifting dysfunctional patterns in our families and lives and reparenting.  Cath hosts a popular weekly mental podcast 'Grow Yourself Up' focused on how we can learn to tend to ourselves in adulthood when we have not had our needs met as children, and the challenges of doing this as we parent.  She writes via her Substack: Nurture.Heal.Grow. Cath has taught for the Bowlby Centre in London and the International Attachment Network, and held multiple workshops. She is accredited by the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and has 12 years of clinical experience. Cath had a previous career in financial services and is the mother of 7 year old twin girls. Find out more on how to work with Cath  Follow her on Instagram Listen to her podcast Grow Yourself Up Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a rough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, remember YOU matter, so please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance tailored for you.  Please like, comment and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen. I truly appreciate your feedback and support, as it helps these fab conversations reach a little further.  Fancy a little more burnout chat? Let's continue the conversation. Find me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook Check out my latest work and discover how you can work one-to-one with me to tackle your burnout at flictaylor.com

In this episode, I share an everyday burnout conversation with Casey Stevens. Casey is a spiritual psychotherapist with over a decade of clinical practice as a Licensed Psychotherapist, a Master Certified Coach and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. Clinically trained and mystically guided, Casey blends Clinical Psychology, Consciousness Coaching and Ancient Energy Practices to help her clients achieve the deepest level of healing.  It was through heartbreak, loss and trauma that Casey experienced her burnout by abandoning her own needs and wellbeing to care for someone close to her. This inevitably led Casey to embark on her healing and spiritual journey, helping her discover her wholeness, truth, and dharma purpose work.  This episode covers:  How a spiritual awakening journey often starts when life begins to fall apart and we're no longer aware of who we are. How Casey became depleted and burnt out when over-focused on her spouse's wellbeing, shining a light on her identity as the 'wounded healer'. The empowering moment Casey realized she needed to separate from her husband and create change for a new chapter in her life. How Casey found her authentic self again by tuning into her unique gift of working by combining both traditional healing psychological and ancient energetic modalities. How Casey 'tracks the energy' to help her clients tune into their scared inner wisdom and navigate healing on a deeper level. Why when we're in alignment with our inner knowledge, we're gifted peace even if we face challenges ahead of us. How to listen and tune into your own intuition.  To learn more about Casey's work: Find out more on how to work with Casey Follow her on Instagram Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a rough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, remember YOU matter, so please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance tailored for you.  Please like, comment and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen. I truly appreciate your feedback and support, as it helps these fab conversations reach a little further.  Fancy a little more burnout chat? Let's continue the conversation. Find me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook Check out my latest work and discover how you can work one-to-one with me to tackle your burnout at flictaylor.com

In this episode I share an everyday burnout conversation with Dillan DiGiovanni. Dillan is a certified integrative health coach, a former classroom teacher, a speaker (with two brilliant TEDx talks under his belt!), a consultant for nurturing workplace wellness and a host to popular workshops & community events. Dillan's life and work inspires people of all identities. His lived experience with change shines brightly through his compassionate support for clients navigating the lifelong and challenging path to finding and becoming their true selves.  Since Dillan has experienced transformation with his own health, career, transition and spirituality, he strives to share the beautiful wisdom that highlights our wellness as fuel for our resilience and as the foundation that roots and holds us as we face and thrive through adversity.   Dillan identifies as a Buddhist and a beginner every day, making him a beloved coach for those facing challenges in the modern human experience, particularly with issues around identity, belonging, purpose, wellness, self-acceptance and compassion for others.  This episode covers:  How dealing with the changes we chose is different to the changes that happen to usThe importance of being on your own sideHow our evolution can challenge those closest to usWhy its important to focus on your health when life feels impossibleWhere does the refill come from in entrepreneurship?The best gift you can give kids is to lead by exampleDont be afraid of the dark corners because that's where the growth comes from The importance of being authentic in social media  interactions  Items mentioned in this episode: TEDXSomerville - How to get out of your own way - Dillan DiGiovanni TEDxUConn - You make a dent that matters - Dillan DiGiovanni The work of Pema Chodron To find out more about  Dillan's work and his coaching: Get more Dillanspiration on his website Follow him on Instagram and LinkedIn Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a rough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, remember YOU matter, so please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance tailored for you.  Please like, comment and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen. I truly appreciate your feedback and support, as it helps these fab conversations reach a little further.  Fancy a little more burnout chat? Let's continue the conversation. Find me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook Check out my latest work and discover how you can work one-to-one with me to tackle your burnout at flictaylor.com

In this solo session episode, I talk about how important it is to meet ourselves where we're at during these unsettling times and do whatever we can to better look after our health and wellbeing in this present moment. When we sit and take stock, the world has experienced and changed a lot these past few years, so it's only natural for many of us to feel discombobulated and like we're standing on unstable ground. So, how do we tune into our own selves? In this episode, I share the anchoring question that can help you centre back to yourself and begin to better meet your needs. I also share these beautiful words that struck a chord with me this week. Body is purified by water.   Ego is purified by tears.  Intellect is purified by knowledge. And the soul is purified by love.  - Iman Ali   Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a rough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, remember YOU matter, so please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance tailored for you.  Please like, comment and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen. I truly appreciate your feedback and support, as it helps these fab conversations reach a little further.  Fancy a little more burnout chat? Let's continue the conversation. Find me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook Check out my latest work and discover how you can work one-to-one with me to tackle your burnout at flictaylor.com

In this episode, I chat with Suzy Reading, the renowned and beloved expert on compassionate self-care and author of some of my favourite books.  In this fabulous conversation, we discuss burnout and wisdom from her latest beautiful book, Rest To Reset - The busy person's guide to pausing with purpose.  Suzy Reading is a chartered psychologist, yoga teacher, coach, author, and mum of two. Suzy has over two decades of experience in the health and wellbeing industry with qualifications in personal training as well as her UK Yoga teacher training accreditation.  Suzy draws these modalities together with psychology to help people build healthy restorative habits and is one of the top UK experts on self-care.   Suzy shares her experiences with what she calls 'energetic bankruptcy' and explains how rest needs to meet us where we're at since our needs will naturally shift in response to the different situations we find ourselves navigating in life.  Suzy shares so much self-care gold in this episode and reminds us that not only do we need to practice self-care, but it's essential to ensure we're also cared for by compassionate structures around us.  Follow and find more of Suzy's wisdom at: Website  suzyreading.co.uk Instagram @suzyreading Facebook  Twitter Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a rough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, remember YOU matter, so please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance tailored for you.  Please like, comment and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen. I truly appreciate your feedback and support, as it helps these fab conversations reach a little further.  Fancy a little more burnout chat? Let's continue the conversation.  Find me on Instagram, Facebook , Twitter and TikTok   Check out my latest work and discover how you can work one-to-one with me to tackle your burnout at flictaylor.com Fancy a little more burnout chat? Let's continue the conversation. Find me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook Check out my latest work and discover how you can work one-to-one with me to tackle your burnout at flictaylor.com

In this episode, I chat with Michael Amster, the co-author of one of my fave new books, The Power of Awe.  Michael Amster is a physician and faculty member of the Touro school of medicine. With twenty years of experience as a pain management specialist, he is currently the founding director of the pain management department at Santa Cruz community health. He’s been a student of meditation for over thirty years, as well as a certified yoga teacher and meditation teacher. He splits his time between clinical work, research on awe, teaching mindfulness, and leading awe-inspiring retreats around the world.  In this fabulous conversation, we chat about his new book and how finding, embracing, and using A.W.E can help anyone tackle burnout and exhaustion from daily life.  A.W.E. stands for Attention, Wait, Exhale and Expand, and the method is a five- to fifteen-second, three-step process for “micro-dosing mindfulness.”   Follow The Power of AWE and find more of Michael’s wisdom at: Website  https://thepowerofawe.com Instagram @thepowerofawebook Facebook The Power of AWE Twitter - @ThePowerofAWE TikTok - thepowerofawe Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you’re having a rough time or concerned that you’re experiencing burnout, remember YOU matter so please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance tailored for you.  Please like, comment and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen. I truly appreciate your feedback and support, as it helps these fab conversations reach a little further.  Fancy a little more burnout chat? Let's continue the conversation. Find me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook Check out my latest work and discover how you can work one-to-one with me to tackle your burnout at flictaylor.com

In this bite-sized solo session, I talk about how focusing and living in the present moment can help us prevent and tackle our burnout.  I discuss how dwelling too much on the past nudges us towards depressive feelings, while spending too much time fretting about the future can lead us to sit alongside anxiety and our anxious thoughts.  I share the beautiful and inspiring words of Emily Dickinson: “Forever is composed of nows,"  along with some easy present-moment provoking strategies that have worked for me.   If little ones are around when you listen to this, pop the headphones on, as there are some moments with fruity language! Please note this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a rough time or concerned that you're experiencing a mental health issue, please reach out to your doctor or mental health practitioner for tailored support and guidance. Fancy a little more burnout chat? Let's continue the conversation. Find me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook Check out my latest work and discover how you can work one-to-one with me to tackle your burnout at flictaylor.com

In this episode, I chat with author, podcaster and coach, Sophie Cliff.  Sophie Cliff is also known as the Joyful Coach. She is a qualified positive psychology practitioner and holds an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology from the University of East London.  Sophie founded Joy Futures, a workplace well-being consultancy designed to help organisations bring the joy back into work. She is also the host of chart-topping podcast, Practical Positivity, and the author of Choose Joy - Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness & Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life.  In this fabulous conversation, Sophie shares her own experiences with burnout and how they led to her to help others embrace more joy in their life.  Sophie talks about her new book and shares some tools and prompts that help her clients  manage and prevent their burnout.  Listen out for these key moments: Her own experience of burnoutThe pivotal moment she chose to prioritise herself and change her approach to lifeThe differences between joy and happiness Why joy protects us from burnoutSophie’s anchoring prompt that helps her avoid exhaustion and burnoutA tool to help anyone tackle imposter syndrome Follow Sophie on Instagram Twitter  Sophie’s website Sophie’s brilliant new book Choose Joy - Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness & Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life  Tune into her podcast Practical Positivity  Fancy a little more burnout chat? Let's continue the conversation. Find me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook Check out my latest work and discover how you can work one-to-one with me to tackle your burnout at flictaylor.com

I believe this week's topic inevitably invites the annual festive tinsel and fairy lights to join it since I'm talking about people pleasing and perfectionism.  This dangerous duo often ramp up our stress levels in December.  Do you find yourself putting others' needs, desires and happiness above your own? Do you find yourself feeling knackered and never enough?  In this bite-sized solo session, I talk about why many of us gravitate towards people pleasing and perfectionism this time of year and how strengthening our sense of self can help us avoid burnout.  People mentioned in this episode are: Glennon Doyle Jess Rad Sarah Tobin Keep a lookout for more tips and tools on tackling people-pleasing and perfectionism on my Instagram and Facebook page @flictaylorwrites.  If you're interested in working with me, click this link to join the waitlist for my new burnout course starting in early 2023.  Please note this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a rough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health practitioner for tailored support and guidance. If little ones are around when you listen to this, pop the headphones on, as there are some moments with fruity language!  Fancy a little more burnout chat? Let's continue the conversation. Find me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook Check out my latest work and discover how you can work one-to-one with me to tackle your burnout at flictaylor.com

The end of the year is a bonkers busy time. With so many demands and schedules flying around, it's easy to feel bombarded with requests.  Do you find yourself responding with an autopilot yes to everything without giving a second thought to your own needs? Do you find yourself wrestling with resentment alongside a hangover of self-loathing and self-blame?  In this bite-sized solo session, I share my own boundary-setting mistakes and why we need to approach boundary setting from a place of compassion and love for ourselves.  People mentioned in this episode are: Marianne WilliamsonAnne LamontBrené Brown Prentis HemphillPlease keep a lookout for more boundary-setting tips and tools that I'll share on my Instagram and Facebook page @flictaylorwrites.  If you're interested in working with me, click to join the waitlist for my new burnout course starting in early 2023.  Please note this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a rough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health practitioner for tailored support and guidance.  Fancy a little more burnout chat? Let's continue the conversation. Find me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook Check out my latest work and discover how you can work one-to-one with me to tackle your burnout at flictaylor.com

It's that time of year when, if we're not careful, we can take our exhaustion and burnout, throw some fairy lights over the top and hose it down with a bottle of Bailey's! It's imperative we manage our stress and take better care of ourselves, so we don't start the new year with a bucket of burnout tucked under our arms.  As a mental health writer, I've noticed how so many of us know very little about the mechanics of stress and how our nervous system operates.  In this episode, I talk about why our primitive brain and outdated hard wiring go on overdrive this time of year. I explain how our parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system works, and what we can do to help calm it and get back to a place of peace, helping us stave off exhaustion, overwhelm and burnout.  My wish for you after listening to this quickity-quick solo chat is that you begin to take regular moments throughout the day to calm and reset your nervous system.  Set reminders for throughout your day to do:  Breathwork, meditationYoga, tapping, Walk in nature, enjoy some sunshine or fresh air, Nap or restCuddle a pet, cuddle someone you love and trust, enjoy a weighted blanket around your shoulders Dance or physically move and shake off the stress-energyTurn down the volume on any stimulation, reduce screens, sounds, lights  People I mention in this episode are: Sarah Tobin Tapping scripts @sarah_tobin Caroline Meade Meditations @itstimeforme.ie Kelly Day Meditations @thisiskellyday Yoga with Adriene (and Benji the dog) @adrienelouise These episodes are not intended to be medical advice. But if you are struggling, remember YOU matter. I'm a big cheerleader for anyone who seeks the help they need and deserve from a mental health professional.  Please like and subscribe to this podcast if you've enjoyed listening. It truly does help these episodes reach that little further.  Fancy a little more burnout chat? Let's continue the conversation. Find me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook Check out my latest work and discover how you can work one-to-one with me to tackle your burnout at flictaylor.com