Transformation from the depths of trauma

enSeptember 13, 2022

Big Balance Theory

About this Episode

I talk to Hayley Tutte, a former social care worker now a qualified equine and human sports therapist who describes perfectionism as a form of self-harm.

Hayley had ignored the emotional and physical signs of burnout until lockdown forced her to be, what she feared the most, still. From the depths of trauma she has completely transformed her life. She dares to take the credit for my rowing accomplishments too!

Greatest learning and recommended reads at the end of the interview

Karen:

Instagram: karen.pirie and cornwallwoman

Twitter: @karenepirie and @cornwallwoman

Sarah:

Instagram: cripps.sarah and bigbalancetheory

Twitter: @sarahcripps7 and @theory_balance

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcrippsand https://www.linkedin.com/company/big-balance-theory/

Linktr.ee/bigbalancetheory

James at BeHeard

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Hayley

www.huquinesportstherapy

Instagram: huquinesportstherapy

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