Laura Jane Williams | When burnout occurs alongside success

In this episode, I share an everyday burnout conversation with Alexis Lee. 

From confronting sexual trauma to breaking free of societal chains and finding true self-expression, this beautiful conversation is beautifully raw and unfiltered. 

Alexis helps us delve into the power of embracing our desires, shares the courage it takes to reshape a life at its midway point, and shows us how exploring ourselves can lead to the most unexpected of loves—choosing ourselves! 

We tackle burnout, the wisdom of listening to our bodies, and how setting boundaries can be an act of profound self-love. The art of communication, especially in the intimate corners of our lives, can spark a societal transformation, moving us closer to a future of empowerment. 

Alexis's insights from her book, "Feeling Myself," serve as a clarion call for women to take ownership of their pleasure without apology.

About Alexis: 

Alexis started her blog, Style Me Sunday, in July 2012. It began as a fashion blog but soon evolved as she changed and started to open up about other things like body confidence, mental health and her healing process following having children and her new perspective. 

For a decade she has grown her platform from a blog to a brand, and now reaches women across various different mediums. In 2022 she released her debut book Feeling Myself - ‘A modern manifesto and memoir on sex and shame’ 

Alexis runs events, courses, hosts podcasts, models, has been a speaker, and has been a popular sought after panellist. 

She’s completed levels 2 and 3 in counselling and is currently undertaking a post-grad course in Psychotherapy. She runs community spaces Healing Myself and now Black Enough?! 

Please use headphones if sensitive ears are around you as you listen. We talk frankly and honestly about sex, orgasms, and masturbation, all while gloriously speaking openly with an abundance of happy swears. 

Find out more on how to work with Alexis

Follow her on Instagram @stylemesunday 

Check out her new TV show - Unique Boutique

Her book Feeling Myself is OUT NOW

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. 

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In this everyday burnout conversation, I chat with Sophie Scott. 

Sophie is an international keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author. 

Our conversation unearths the paradox of burnout in fulfilling careers and why detecting the early warning signs is crucial. We tackle the complex dance between high-functioning anxiety and burnout, illuminating strategies to manage stress without sacrificing performance. 

Listen to Sophie delve into the misconception that self-care is a luxury, instead positioning it as a vital component of a balanced and successful life. We confront imposter syndrome with the weapon of self-compassion and highlight the significance of nurturing a positive mental outlook. 

Sophie helps us explore how morning rituals, redefined exercise, and intentional breaks not only counterbalance the intensity of work but also enhance our mental health. 

To wrap up, we underline the importance of having an identity beyond your work, by embracing hobbies and engaging in activities that fortify us against the inevitable stressors of our careers. 

Tune in for this heartening conversation with Sophie Scott, and walk away empowered to prioritize your health and happiness in the face of burnout.


Learn more about Sophie:

Sophie’s website

Sophie’s Instagram

Sophie’s new eBook 

Beat High Functioning Anxiety Now - 10 Science-Backed Strategies To Transform Your Life 

Sophie’s free resources 

Sophie’s TEDx Talk 

Fancy a little more burnout chat? Let's continue the conversation.

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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 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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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 us
• The importance of being on your own side
• How our evolution can challenge those closest to us
• Why its important to focus on your health when life feels impossible
• Where does the refill come from in entrepreneurship?
• The best gift you can give kids is to lead by example
• Dont 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.

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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.

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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.

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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