Everyday Burnout Conversations

In this episode, I chat with comedian, content creator, author and mum of two, Victoria Emes. Warning: this podcast is gloriously fruity and sweary at times, so grab your headphones to enjoy both wisdom and laughs aplenty!Victoria Emes is Instagram's unfiltered mum-hood legend who accidentally rose to fame during her maternity leave when she began to document the realities of being a mum. With two small children, she is a genius at addressing the unspoken taboos of raising small humans and does so through brutal honesty and some razor-sharp wit.Victoria's hilarious "I Will Survive" parody went viral during the pandemic and has been included in the British Film Institute archives documenting the nation's lockdown experience through film. Recently she published her brilliant and humorous guide Welcome To Motherhood, Bitches: The Real Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond. This is the book I wish I'd had when I was pregnant and navigating the rough terrain of motherhood. I adore how it explores the lesser spoken physical, emotional and mental aspects of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. It's funny, honest, informative, and set to comfort mums when feeling lost and lonely during that 2.30 am feed. I also believe you need to grab a couple of copies as it's one of those books you will want to pass on to friends. In this conversation, Victoria discusses:How humour can help us navigate the challenging days of motherhoodHow she began sharing her hilarious Instagram videos that resonate with so many and soothe our souls The importance of setting boundaries around time and energy in the name of her self-care and anxiety managementThe challenges of being on social media both as a creator and consumerHer favourite parts of writing her new book The three self-care foundations she actively embraces The importance of talking to help chip away at the shame and guilt that some parenting days can bring The female friendships she cherishes and help her get through the dodgy days Follow Victoria on Instagram, Facebook and TikTokRead more on Victoria's websiteVictoria's brilliant new book Welcome To Motherhood Bitches: The Real Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond. Tune into her podcast No Holes Barred that she co-hosts with Laura Belbin a.k.a Knee Deep In Life Fancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook Check out my blog at www.flictaylor.comPlease 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. 

In this episode, I chat with Jo Love, a trainee psychotherapist, award-winning mental health advocate, artist and author. * So there are no surprises, there is a trigger warning for this episode as our conversation discusses depression, anxiety and suicide ideation. *You may already follow Jo's fabulous Instagram feed that's full to the brim with brilliant mental health wisdom and illustrations , or perhaps you've read her incredible book Therapy is… magic: an essential guide to the ups, downs and life-changing experiences of talking therapy. Jo regularly speaks, writes, hosts events, and talks about mental health sharing her experiences of mental illness, including depression, anxiety, and burnout. She is a mental health ambassador for various brands and consults on how we can look after our mental health and help break the stigma that still sadly surrounds getting support. In this beautifully honest conversation, Jo talks about: Her lifelong experiences of burnoutThe glamourisation of overworking and the overachieving badge of honour we embraceWhy therapy is an important part of burnout recoveryHow therapy helped her quieten her inner criticThe number one burnout sign in empathic peopleThe importance of setting boundaries Suicide ideation and what Jo learned from suicide trainingBeing gentle with ourselves and our expectations of recovery timeThe tiny grain of hope we all have, even on the dark days Follow Jo on InstagramLearn more about Jo's mental health advocacy work Read Jo's fantastic book - Therapy is magic…an essential guide to the ups, downs and life-changing experiences of talking therapy. Fancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook Check out my blog at www.flictaylor.comPlease 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 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. 

In this episode, I chat with the wonderful and wise Mandy Manners, author, speaker, coach, and co-founder of Love Sober - the passionate community and podcast advocating for alcohol-free living to support mental health and wellbeing. *So there are no surprises, this conversation discusses issues including depression, anxiety and sexual assault.*Mandy is a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach, a She Recovers® Designated Coach, a Gray Area Drinking Coach, and Specialist Coach Trainer for The Coaching Academy in Addictive Behaviours & Habit Change. She specialises in mindset and recovery coaching, focusing on the impact that trauma and mental wellbeing have on problematic alcohol use. It was reading Mandy and Kates's brilliant book, Love yourself Sober, that inspired me to ditch drinking over the past five months. I'm aware that I say this from a place of privilege as being addicted to alcohol is a whole other ball game. But I share this because my physical and mental health has benefited massively from not drinking, and so perhaps this period of sobriety may last much longer than I previously planned. This is a searingly honest conversation where Mandy talks about: Drinking in the 90s ‘Ladette' cultureHow alcohol helped her navigate moving to France and motherhood Her own moments of burnout and what she now does to support herselfWhy alcohol is addictive as a stimulant and a depressant How alcohol often helps women connect with themselves and who they were before they became mothersWhy sobriety is a rebellious act in todays worldThe cost of alcohol on your health, not just your walletHow problematic drinking lies on a spectrumFollow Mandy on InstagramFind out more about Mandy's work and coaching Follow Love Sober on InstagramDiscover more about the Love Sober podcast, courses and communityCheck out the brilliant book Love Yourself Sober: A self-care guide to alcohol-free living for busy mothers by Mandy Manners and Kate BailyFancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook Check out my blog at www.flictaylor.comPlease 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 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. 

In this episode, I chat with the fabulous Tetyana Denford,  a Ukrainian-American author, translator, and freelance writer who grew up in New York with her Ukrainian heritage at the forefront of her childhood. It was an absolute privilege to spend time with Tetyana. We discussed how the world is witnessing the humbling strength, grit, resilience, and humour that Ukrainian people demonstrate daily in the face of invasion and war with Russia. Tetyana explains why we need to pace ourselves with the content we consume and share. And why she is encouraging creatives to celebrate and share Ukrainian art, literature and culture to bolster support and cultivate the valuable connections and empathy we all need to carry us forward during these heartbreaking times. We talk about her breathtaking historical first novel, Motherland, which tells the story of motherhood and displacement by sharing her immigrant family's escape from wartime Ukraine and the shocking secret her grandmother carried for decades. I cannot recommend this beautiful book more highly - it's such a profound read and one that will stay in my heart for many years to come. This was great chat with Tetyana and I loved learning how sharing the spirit and defiance of Ukraine through art and literature will cultivate greater connection and compassion in the world. Follow Tetyana on Instagam and TwitterFind more about Tetyana on her websiteRead some of Tetyana's recent articles on UkraineThe FlockThe TelegraphMother PukkaTetyana's incredible self-published booksMotherland - I highly recommend you read this incredible historical novel. It truly stole a piece of my heart! And her poetry collection -Conversation on LoveConversation on GriefConversation on MotherhoodYouTube page for The Craft and Business of BooksTetyana is also  an editor at blood moon POETRYFancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook Check out my blog at www.flictaylor.comPlease 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 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. 

In today's episode, I chat with Suzy Glaskie, a Functional Medicine Health Coach and founder of Peppermint Wellness – a practice dedicated to helping people regain their emotional, mental and physical health.  At the age of 40, Suzy walked away from the successful PR agency she'd founded, turning her back on a 22-year career in marketing. She'd been buckling under the unrelenting stress of juggling the role of managing director with her family of three kids.After getting mired in grief on losing her Dad, she trained in Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT or tapping, as she was blown away by how it had helped her move past her grief. This led Suzy to train as a health coach and launch her practice, Peppermint Wellness in 2015. She now works with individuals, groups and companies, helping others avoid the mistakes she made in neglecting her health and battering her body in the name of being a "professional". Suzy also hosts the Wellness Unwrapped podcast, dedicated to helping women as burnt out and as overwhelmed as she was 10 years ago.This was a beautifully barefaced and searingly honest conversation. Having experienced a toxic workplace myself, I felt every ounce of the stress and pressure Suzy shares in her story as she describes her life-changing brushes with burnout and how she reclaimed her life. This lovely chat delves into:The detrimental impact that working in a toxic culture can have on your health, family and home life.The pressures that many mums face in their working day.How your body intervenes when you're in an environment that continually taxes your nervous system.The joy of embracing the second act of life after burnout.The reminder that we can delegate work tasks, but no one else can care for our health - that's our responsibility!The critical question to ask yourself is: Does this situation result in your kids not having the mum they know and love?The recommendations Suzy suggests to her clients when facing burnout.Check out Suzy at  www.peppermintwellness.co.uk.Find Suzy on Instagram and  FacebookFancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook @flictaylorwritesCheck out my blog at www.flictaylor.comPlease 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 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. 

Jo Bell is a writer, teacher and poet on a mission to help others thrive in their lives through journaling with honesty and compassion. Jo's creative work has been published in several literary magazines and anthologies. Her debut novel was shortlisted for a major work in progress prize and she's performed at Bowery Poetry Club in New York, Edinburgh Fringe, and recorded spoken word for the BBC. Write To Thrive is grounded in Jo's experience of writing to simply feel good, a transformative practice she discovered after burnout and a severe period of anxiety and depression. Jo lives in the beautiful Scottish Highlands with her seriously cute dog, Hope. This lovely chat delves into: A hearty and honest conversation about Jo's experiences with burnout and mental health.How writing helped Jo deal with her tough inner critic, as well discovering the power in speaking to yourself with compassion. Jo shares the key writing prompts that never fail to shift her perspective and help her tap into her mindset of self-love and self-care. Jo's positive and mentally healthy approach to social media. And even if you don't currently journal or write, I feel pretty confident you're going to grab a notebook and pen after listening to this fabulous conversation. Also mentioned in this episode: The Artist's Way - by Julia CameronFind Jo  @writeandthriveFor more information on the Write To Thrive membership and Jo's fabulous journaling audios, check out her website Fancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook @flictaylorwritesCheck out my blog at www.flictaylor.comPlease 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 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. 

In this episode, I chat with Natalie Costa, founder of Power Thoughts. Natalie Costa is an award-winning coach, speaker, author, and founder of Power Thoughts - a coaching service designed to give children ‘power' over their own thoughts! With a background in psychology and having spent 12 years within the educational sector as well as becoming an accredited Performance Coach, Natalie created Power Thoughts. Through her private practice and workshops, Natalie has helped thousands of children worldwide discover the tools to help them feel calmer, happier and more empowered to tackle modern day life. Natalie has been featured in both national press and TV, such as Good Morning Britain, BBC Breakfast, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, Stella Magazine, and is one of the Super Tutors for BBC Bitesize.  She is also the co-author of three activity books for children, ‘Know your feelings,' ‘Find your Power,' and ‘Stretch your Confidence!' In this episode, Natalie shares how she supports kids explore their 'big' feelings to help them grow and develop the confidence they need to manage the pressures of school, perfectionism, fear of failure, and all the potential anxiety and overwhelm that life transitions can often bring.And, I'm a firm believer that when we're looking through the burnout box  it's important to recognise that behavioural patterns and those negative overworking, overachieving habits can often begin when we're young. I hope you enjoy this brilliant everyday burnout conversation that looks at burnout through an insightful and different lens. Find Natalie @powerthoughtsncFor more information on Power Thoughts make sure to check out Natalie's website Fancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook @flictaylorwritesCheck out my blog at www.flictaylor.comPlease 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 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. 

In this episode, I share an everyday burnout conversation with Thalia Pellegrini, the Knackered Mums Nutritionist. Founder of Thalia Pellegrini Nutrition, her mission is to support women in achieving incredible energy, no matter how busy their life is. And as a mum of two boys, she knows precisely how #mumlife and perimenopause can impact your daily health. In this chat, Thalia shares her experiences of both Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and burnout. She talks about the CFS she struggled with during her years at Cambridge University and how seeing a nutritionist in her 20s changed her life and helped her achieve her dream to be a BBC presenter. Thalia spent ten years at the BBC. She became a Newsround presenter and the face of CBBC's newly launched weekend bulletins. She then presented and produced the programme as part of a team, with output seven days a week.  In 2005 she was asked to report on the Avian Flu outbreak in Thailand for the Holiday programme on prime time BBC One. Later, she became co-anchor of BBC World's Fast Track (now the Travel Show) and travelled the world for the programme until 2010.But once again, Thalia found herself battling exhaustion and stress, which prompted the decision that she was ready for a change. In 2005 she accepted a place at the renowned Institute of Optimum Nutrition in London. And following the death of a close friend, her business began focussing on helping mums prioritize their own health without the guilt. I absolutely loved chatting with Thalia, and she inspired me to really start looking at my own nutrition. Following this brilliant interview, I have since taken part in her Knackered Mums Energy Challenge and have become a member of her private Facebook group - Nourished Mum Meet-up. I genuinely have never felt more motivated and inspired to look after my health and take charge of my nutrition as I have right now.  The wisdom and information Thalia shares in this pod chat really did make some -practically immediate- changes to my health and energy levels. Something  that I'm beyond grateful for.  Thank you Thalia! Find Thalia on Instagram Make sure to check out her website hereFancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook @flictaylorwritesCheck out my blog at www.flictaylor.comPlease note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a rough time or are concerned about experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance tailored for you. Please, like 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. 

In this episode, I share an everyday burnout conversation with the awe-inspiring Dr Meenal Viz. Meenal is an NHS doctor, an activist, a content creator, a mum and the host of the podcast, Meenal's World. She regularly shares her wisdom with the world via her social media posts, and you may remember her wonderful and powerful front cover feature in Vogue Magazine. Behind every activist and changemaker is a story. And Meenal's story began at the beginning of the pandemic. At 27 weeks pregnant, Meenal protested alone outside Downing Street in May 2020. The tipping point for this protest came following the death of Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong, a pregnant nurse who, at 28, was just a year older than Meenal. Holding her placard: "Protect Healthcare Workers," Meenal protested against the government's treatment of doctors, nurses and care workers who had tragically lost their lives, as well as highlighting the NHS's desperate need for more PPE.This iconic image of Meenal wearing her scrubs outside Downing Street went viral. Meenal and her husband then filed for judicial review in the High Court in response to the mismatch between the UK government guidance on PPE and the World Health Organisation. They won!It was an absolute privilege to talk with Meenal in this episode. I felt it was important to begin to understand the incredible pressure that activists and changemakers experience, yet so many of us take for granted when we only see their courage, strength and passion. This chat was so important and many levels, particularly as it highlights the experience of becoming a mum during the pandemic lockdown and the impact it can have on your wellbeing. Find Meenal at Instagram and Twitter @drmeenalvizMake sure to check out her brilliant podcast Meenal's WorldFollow Meenal's work at www.meenalviz.com Fancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook @flictaylorwritesCheck out my blog at www.flictaylor.comPlease 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 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. 

In this episode, I share an everyday burnout conversation with the fabulous Becky Pell, a.k.a The Rock ‘n' Roll Yogi.Becky Pell is a sound engineer with 25 years of experience in the live music industry. She is regularly in charge of monitors at the world's largest festival, Glastonbury as well having toured with Westlife, Take That, Il Divo, Muse, Kylie Minogue, Bill Wyman, James Brown, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Brightman, Natalie Imbruglia,  A-ha and Anastacia.Originally from the UK, Becky now lives in Australia. As a qualified Yoga Therapist, she loves teaching yoga to the musicians and artists she travels with. Between tours, you can find Becky running yoga retreats around the world and she's the author of the beautiful book Yoga Journey: a contemporary guide to a timeless tradition.I've been following Becky on Instagram for a good few years now and I had so much fun chatting with her that it quickly became one of those conversations where I completely lost track that I was recording a podcast episode and I found myself diving into a good old heart-led chat to learn more and soak up all of Becky's wisdom. In this episode we chat about:How yoga can help us manage our stress, burnout and overwhelmHow yoga prompts the question: are you nourishing or numbing yourself? How Becky practices self-care and healthy habits while working on the roadBecky's top three suggestions for her clients recovering from burnoutThe benefits of yoga and restorative yoga for stressed nervous systems The value of breath work Her motivational tips for getting on your yoga matWhy she has chosen to give up drinking alcohol Also mentioned in this episode:Caitlin Moran's book More Than A WomanMichael Singer's book The Untethered SoulGlo.com for online yoga Yoga Nidra networkFind Becky at @rocknroll_yogiMake sure to check out her website ( Rock 'n' Roll Yogi ) where you'll find further information on her book Yoga Journey: a contemporary guide to a timeless tradition, Becky's blogs about yoga and personal development, her touring life as a sound engineer, her fave healthy recipes and links to further online content such as videos and audio recordings of guided meditations. Fancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook @flictaylorwritesCheck out my blog at www.flictaylor.comPlease 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 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. 

In this episode, I share an everyday burnout conversation with the phenomenal Olga Thompson a.k.a Big Fat Greek Mother. Olga is a comedian, actor, singer, anti-bullying campaigner, mental health advocate and mum to three boys or 'meaty Zorbas', as she affectionately calls them.You may know Olga from her incredibly uplifting, funny and heartwarming Instagram feed - which never fails to hit the spot for sharing the comedy, kindness and compassion we all need when scrolling social media. Back in the summer, I absolutely adored watching Olga's brilliant debut Edinburgh Fringe show, El Greco of Hornsey. She gave her audience such a lovely trip down 80's memory lane with the privilege of peeking behind the curtain of life growing up in a  immigrant Cypriot family running a North London hair salon. Luckily for us, Olga is bringing the El Greco of Hornsey show to London in February 2022. I cannot recommend this show more highly and fingers crossed, she's making it available to stream for those fans living across the pond or unable to make it to London. Olga is a true gift to the world. She trained and worked as a stage actor before moving onto community theatre performing in prisons and young offenders units across the UK. This led her to travel doing missionary work in the middle east, where she taught in orphanages and schools.Olga is one of those women that you feel like you've known for years and instantly feel connected to. In this heartwarming, honest, funny yet vulnerable chat, Olga unpacks some of her experiences, sharing her journey and heart's desires with us.  We get to hear some of the stories and creative processes behind her comedy and fabulous characters - as well as hearing about the difficult times when Olga battled with bullying as a child and navigated past trauma and post-natal depression as a young mum.This conversation is as joyful as they come and left me with aching sides from laughing whilst grinning from ear to ear. It's packed full of encouragement for those currently navigating struggles as well as wisdom for those dealing with overwhelm, exhaustion and burnout. Oh, and at the end, I'm still not sure I've successfully convinced Olga I was recording this from Canada and not from a Greggs in Sheffield. Find Olga at @big_fat_greekmother and @el_greco_of_hornseyEl Greco of Hornsey tickets available hereAlso mentioned in this episode:Kidscape, click here to get help with bullying.@grace_to_restore, helping young women to find emotional stability.Bird by Bird by Anne LamottOlga's podcast chat with Helen Perry on the Just Bloody Do It PodcastFancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook  @flictaylorwritesCheck out my blog at www.flictaylor.comPlease note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance. 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.

In this episode, I share an everyday burnout conversation with Steph Douglas. Steph is a mum of three and a business owner. She launched her company, Don't Buy Her Flowers, in 2014, after having her first baby and being inundated with floral bouquets. Steph appreciated that traditional gifts for new mums weren't always what they truly needed at a vulnerable and overwhelming time. So rather than give her friends something that requires looking after, Steph opted to give new mums something that would encourage them to embrace a little TLC instead.Don't Buy Her Flowers prepares and delivers care packages as a thoughtful alternative to flowers offering both bespoke and curated packages covering a range of occasions. A strong focus on encouraging the recipient to take a bit of time for themselves remains at the core of Steph's empathic brand and vision.You may also know Steph from her honest and down-to-earth Instagram feed where she shares what life looks like behind the scenes of growing a successful business alongside the reality of family life and motherhood. In this episode, Steph talks about: How she manages her brushes with overwhelmThe signs of exhaustion she keeps watch forThe pandemic pressures that so many mums have been handlingWhat the mental load looks like when you are nurturing a family alongside growing a business The things in life that Steph found herself having to give up worrying aboutAnd, why you can't add running a business on top of everything else you doI adore the beautiful Christmas packages at DBHF that are a far cry from the whisper of "I don't know what the heck to bloody buy you?" I reckon shopping their service is a win-win as you not only save yourself the hassle of trawling websites and streets struggling to find a gift, but you get the beautiful bonus of sending someone something that will prompt them to take care of themselves and practice self-care. And let's face it, I think we all need a little space and peace as we end 2021 - another challenging year for many. Enjoy this episode with Steph Douglas, which leaves you feeling like you're listening in on a heartfelt, honest, confessional, warm and funny chat in the coffee shop. Find out more about Don't Buy Her Flowers hereFollow @dontbuyherflowersFollow Steph @steph_dontbuyherflowersFancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook  @flictaylorwritesFind me on Twitter @flictaylorCheck out my blog at www.flictaylor.comPeek here at the Everyday Burnout Conversations podcast web page. Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance. 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.

Today, I share an everyday burnout conversation with Ebony Gilbert. Ebony lives and works as a doula in east London and her acclaimed new poetry collection, This Skin I'm In has just been published by Blood Moon POETRY press. Ebony's poetry never fails to impact. This Skin I'm In is a book that ultimately leads me to reach for tissues as her words both achingly resonate and always tap deep into the soul.As a teen, Ebony was spotted by a top London model agency and went on to work as a glamour model and then actress, appearing in a number of films. While Ebony appeared to have an amazing career, she was also battling an addiction to drugs and alcohol. Following rehab, she met her partner and became a mum. Weeks after the birth, Ebony discovered that her son was blind, and he has since had multiple diagnoses, including learning disabilities and autism. Through her beautiful and searingly honest poetry and Instagram posts, Ebony openly talks about working through difficult and traumatic experiences. She shares her journey into self-compassion and her experience of being a special needs mum to scrumptious six-year-old, George. It was an absolute privilege to have Ebony read her poetry in this episode - including a new poem she'd only recently written the previous weekend. Ebony encouraged me to read my favourite poem, Too Much, but be prepared as my voice goes a little bit wobbly and I have a few tears at the end, as I can never seem to get through this awe-inspiring poem without it piercing my heart. In this episode, ebony talks about:PerfectionismHer experience and diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndromeWisdom gained from her journey from rehab and recovery to self-compassion The 'wholesome discipline' she's learnt to embracePrioritising the space and time she needs for her writing Asking for helpDedicating guilt-free rest time from being a busy working mumI absolutely loved this chat with Ebony and I truly appreciated her gentle nudge for me to read her poem, Too Much, along with the space she kindly held for me and the emotion it evoked. Oh, and there are also a few swears in this epic chat so if you have little ears in the room then pop on your headphones. Follow Ebony @_ebonygilbert_Find out more about Blood Moon POETRY Press hereFollow @bloodmoonpoetrypressOrder Ebony's incredible book - This Skin I'm In  - available worldwide Amazon UK  Amazon Canada Fancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook  @flictaylorwritesFind me on Twitter @flictaylorPeek here at the Everyday Burnout Conversations podcast web page. Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance. Please like, comment and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen. I truly appreciate your feedback and support, as it helps these fab

In this episode, I share an everyday burnout conversation with Debbie Edwards.Debbie is an entrepreneur, speaker, investor and coach who founded the tech platform FDisruptors, with a mission to inspire girls and women to embrace tech's vibrant world.With over 30 years of experience working in challenging sectors, including the military, Debbie now focuses on the concept of deep self-love in her transformational and leadership coaching.  With an appreciation for women having strong passions, desires, and ambitions, Debbie recognised that many women had been raised within a narrative telling them to put others before themselves, impacting their lives and opportunities.Following her own burnout experience when she didn't prioritise her needs and self, she now encourages women to take agency in their own lives and set the boundaries to support what they really want to achieve.Honouring her gift for energy healing, Debbie works intuitively with women, gently guiding and supporting them as they work through powerful transitions in their life. She helps her clients reframe their lives, enabling them to change the lens through which they see themselves and has particular expertise in perimenopause and menopause. And, hot off the press: I'm beyond excited for her new global transformation program, Eve Bite The Apple, coming in January 2022!In this episode, Debbie talks about:Her own experiences of a burnout breakdown to a self-love breakthroughHow grief was the gateway to self-compassion and falling in love with herselfWhy burnout needs a rebrandThe importance of women having agency in their life and setting boundariesUsing your body as your internal baramoterHow to be the gentle observer in your day and do tasks with ceremonyHow can I love myself more deeply right now? The powerful question women should be asking themselvesMentioned in this episode:Debbie is a consultant for MPowder supporting women through clinical trials. Check out MPowder here.Check out The WomenHood Unspoken Session: Creating Powerful Boundaries with Debbie Edwards hereFinal note:After you've finished listening to this incredibly powerful pod chat, take a moment to consider what Debbie encouraged us all to ask ourselves daily: how can I love myself more deeply today? Give it a try. And then tell five cherished women in your life to do the same. Let's start a positive ripple effect of radical self love.Follow Debbie @thegentleleaderFollow Debbie's exciting new transformation program launching in January 2022 @eve_bitetheappleFancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook  @flictaylorwritesFind me on Twitter @flictaylorPlease note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance. 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.

Today, I share an everyday burnout conversation with best-selling author, speaker, psychotherapist and mum of three, Anna Mathur. You may be familiar with Anna and her work as she has a brilliant way with words that help us not only soothe our worries but can help us make sense of some of life's deep psychological experiences or concepts too! Whether it's writing relatable mental health posts for her large Instagram following or offering ten minute sessions on her podcast The Therapy Edit, Anna is passionate about taking therapy out of the therapy room and sharing her knowledge with as many people as possible. Anna felt compelled to do more for mums following her own struggles with common issues in motherhood (including 'mum guilt') and through her work as a psychotherapist, where she witnessed the impact of neglecting emotional wellbeing on women. She has recently launched her online platform, The MotherMind Way, aiming to revolutionise the motherhood experience by prioritising mums' emotional wellbeing. With her compassionate set of bite-sized video session guides from her calming home therapy room, Anna has set out to empower mums, ease overwhelm and create more headspace for happiness, confidence and joy. Anna's bestselling book Mind Over Mother, Every Mum's Guide to Worry and Anxiety in the First Years, along with her latest book, Know your Worth, has helped thousands of women. In this episode, Anna talks about: How burnout doesn't just happen overnightWhy we need to respect our basic human needs Rest is a building block of mental healthWhy we need to parent ourselves sometimesHer recent experience with burnout and how she managed itThe signs to look for when you're burning outHow Anna embraces daily moments of gratitude to shift her perspectiveOur mental health has a value, and the cost of any debt will need to be repaid at some pointPeek here at the Everyday Burnout Conversations podcast web page. Follow Anna  @annamathurFind out more about Anna's work and sign up to her brilliant newsletterCheck out The MotherMind WayCheck out The Therapy Edit podcastFancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook  @flictaylorwritesCheck out my blog at www.flictaylor.comPlease note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance. 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.

In this episode, I share an everyday burnout conversation with Laura Friedman Williams.Laura Friedman Williams is a native New Yorker and author of the recently published book Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends.  Laura was a happily married, stay-at-home, self-declared PTA mum of three children, and for nearly three decades, she was living every inch of the life she had planned for. Then one day, she discovered her husband was having an affair and found herself single after 27 years, setting her on a new path of self-discovery. Her brilliant debut book shares her fabulous and unapologetic story of sex and dating after divorce. It's my favourite kind of memoir writing as Laura shares her funny, honest, and moving account of her sexual reinvention. Expect to have many laughs and then tears as Available explores the various roles we take on through the course of our lives and how they come to define us. Laura has been featured in The Financial Times, Cosmopolitan UK, Vogue UK, and The Daily Mail to name a few. She lives in downtown Manhattan with her three children.In this episode, Laura talks about:How it feels to have your life turned upside down in your mid 40's and grieve for your identity and life as you knew it. The anguish of sitting in pain when you are an optimist who defaults to the silver linings of life events. The act and courage of putting yourself back together again and getting back out in the world after feeling so lost and broken. How abiding by her guiding principle of living life with no regrets helped her move forward. The joy of first-time sex second time around and how Laura learned to love herself and her body at 50.Peek here at the Everyday Burnout Conversations podcast web page. Follow Laura @laurafriedmanwilliamsCheck out Laura's book - Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends.Fancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook  @flictaylorwritesCheck out my blog at www.flictaylor.comPlease note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance. 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.

Sarah Tobin discovered Emotional Freedom Technique / Tapping while suffering from severe PTSD following the loss of her first baby in 2014. Following her life-changing experience with EFT, Sarah trained to share this effective technique with others and has been tapping for 6+ years.  She now works with women to release birth trauma, ancestral trauma, limiting beliefs, and deep emotional blocks to allow joy, love and abundance to flow with ease.             EFT / Tapping is often known as 'acupuncture without the needles' or 'talk therapy on speed'. When we tap key points on the body, we send a signal to the brain that switches off the Fight, Flight, Freeze response – making us feel emotionally and physically better. Talking about how we feel while we tap effectively releases the negative emotion, making us feel lighter or a sense of release. Studies show that tapping is extremely effective in releasing past trauma and managing day-to-day emotions that arise – helping to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, PND, depression, PTSD, physical pain, and much more. Since tapping releases stress, allowing the body to rest more effectively, sleep is often improved as a result.Sarah hosts a podcast called 'Tapping into with Sarah Tobin' exploring spiritual, natural and alternative practices, along with her growing Tapping into Motherhood membership and community offering a library of 60+ tapping videos, tapping audios, guided meditations, workshops, courses, and resources to help mums or mums-to-be on their journey.In this episode we talk about:How tapping helped Sarah manage her severe PTSD and cope with the C-section and VBAC of her sons.How many of us are suffering from a trauma which has informed our belief system about ourselves.Delving into ancestral trauma, looking at its impact on our genes and health and how tapping can help.The importanace of being a detective regarding your health and what led you to burnout.Why the fourth stress response is fawning (people pleasing) and how we use it as a safety strategy.Understanding emotions are energy in motion.Why hitting rock bottom can be a gift to reconnect with yourself and see your true strength.Mentioned in this episode:It Didn't Start With You: How inherited family trauma shapes who we are and how to end the cycle  by Mark WolynnRachel Yehuda - Researcher in epigenetic inheritance. Read more in this great article from The Guardian Follow Sarah @sarah_tobinFind out more about Sarah's work and membership View some of Sarah's tapping videos on YouTube Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or are concerned about experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance. 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.

Today, I share an everyday burnout conversation with Jess Rad.Jess has a passion for connecting women and is the founder of The WomenHood, an inclusive community committed to supporting women through the unspoken issues that impact many of us as we navigate womanhood. The WomenHood encourages women to make the micro yet profound changes in their lives via virtual live Unspoken sessions and on-demand Solo Sessions. You'll also find Jess bringing her active community incredibly valuable IGTV interviews that tackle the unspoken issues that so many of us are facing. Discussed in this episode:Jess talks about her experience of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) and managing early menopause.Jess shares some of the multiple burnouts she's experienced throughout her life. Jess encourages women to commit to just 1% change and 1% of the day (15 minutes) to improve their health and wellbeing.How the therapeutic benefits of  sea swimming have transformed the way she deals with stress.Why she now applies the 80/20 rule to her day. Follow Jess @thewomen_hoodFind out more about the unspoken sessions at The WomenHoodSign up to Jess' brilliant newsletter herePlease note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or are concerned about experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance. 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.

In this episode, I share an everyday burnout conversation with Selina Barker. Selina is a career and life design coach, author, and podcaster dedicated to helping people not only take their dreams seriously but create the life and career they really  want to live too. Over the past 12 years, she has coached a long list of clients from Google directors, to recording artists, best-selling authors, and leaders in the creative and music industry as well as thousands of people globally have been through her online courses.Selina created the Audible Series 'The Career Change Coach' along with one of my faves, The Monday Crew, a free slice of hope and inspiration delivered to your Monday inbox thanks to her mini-podcast and weekly check-in tool. She also founded Project Love with Vicki Pavitt, a Love and Dating Coach for Women. Project Loves 'Goodbye, Hello' end-of-year journal has become an annual staple review for so many now. I've ordered my copy of The 'Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022' journal and can't wait to tuck in. I'm very grateful for it being available worldwide.It was thanks to Emma Gannon, sharing her personal story of burnout and crediting Selina's help and support for her own recovery that led me to discover Selina's latest book, 'Burnt Out: the exhausted person's guide to thriving in a fast-paced world'.  Selina's brilliant book packs a mighty punch. Her breakdown of how burnout affects you, along with the practical guidance you need to start building yourself back up again, is powerful. Despite the immense information this book holds, I particularly love how easy it is to read and digest - because after all, Selina knows what it's like to be burnt out along with all its brain fog and limited energy.I bloody love this chat, and I just know it's going to help so many listening who either are teetering on the edge of burnout or are in the full throes of some tough days. Discussed in this episode: The life experiences that led her to become a life and career change coach. Her own experience with mini burnouts. The burnout archetypes we all should know about. Where stress shows up in the body. Why we should be using exercise to manage our stress levels and how it brings more energy to our day. Mentioned in this episode:The Way We're Working Isn't Working  by  Tony Schwarz The Power Of Full Engagement  by Tony Schwarz and Jim Loher Follow @selinathecoachFind out more at selinabarker.comCheck out Project Love and the 'Goodbye, Hello' Journal at loveprojectlove.comClick here for the Everyday Burnout Conversations website page. Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or are concerned about experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance. 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.

Welcome to Season Two of Everyday Burnout Conversations!What better way to start us off than by sharing what I've learnt from my year on the road to burnout recovery. I'm well aware that there's still more of the road I need to travel, but in the meantime, this past year has taught me to not only identify my values and goals in life but also give them a bloody good shake up before I even think about applying a fresh lick of paint. What's my biggest lesson from this path towards burnout recovery? You can't just self-care your way out of burnout - it's going to take unpacking and addressing some other factors first. In this episode I share my thoughts on why our relationship with work could do with a new angle, what Tony Soprano and I share in common, and why you'll always find diamonds amongst the burnout rubble. There are a few swears in this conversation, so please grab your headphones if little ears are around. This episode mentions: Herbert Freudenberger - Noel King's article for NPR: When A Psychologist Succumbed To Stress, He Coined The Term 'Burnout'World Health Organisation news article: Burn-out an "occupational phenomenon": International Classification of DiseasesPeek here at the Everyday Burnout Conversations podcast web page. Fancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook  @flictaylorwritesFind me on Twitter @flictaylorCheck out my blog at www.flictaylor.comPlease note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you are having a tough time or concerned you may be experiencing burnout, remember YOU matter so please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance.Please like, comment and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen. I truly appreciate your support, as it helps these fab conversations reach that little bit further. Music and sound editing for this podcast is by Chris Taylor. 

Today, I share an everyday burnout conversation with Yvadney Davis. Yvadney is a freelance fashion stylist, artist and founder of Mums That Slay. In this episode, Yvadney shares the multiple brushes with burnout that led her to develop a brilliant self-care toolkit to keep her physically and mentally strong.  She chats about balancing motherhood with a freelance career while safeguarding cherished space and time for both herself and her creativity. Also mentioned in this episode:The Artists Way by Julia CameronAustin Kleon's books on creativityThe Imposters Club podcast - Yvadney is interviewed in Season 3 Episode 4More about YvadneyAfter completing the legendary Central Saint Martins fashion degree, she began working in PR before switching her career to fashion styling. What started as a hashtag to celebrate mums expressing their sense of style and self-love, Mums That Slay grew into a beloved Instagram and blog community, encouraging mums to enjoy getting dressed up with a weekly style challenge called #DopeFriday. Yvadney is a co-founder of Mums That Rave DJ with Nikki Beatnik. Mums that Rave is a panel & rave event with an award-winning community of women who like to work hard and party hard. Recently, Yvadney took up painting in the first lockdown of 2020. As a granddaughter of the Windrush generation, her beautiful paintings capture the human image and self-expression, focusing on the unrecognised sensuality of middle-aged women and black British Caribbeans. They are exquisite paintings and an absolute must to discover. Find out more about Yvadney's stylist work   Follow @yvadneyFind out more about Mums That Slay  Follow @mumsthatslayCheck out Yvadney's beautiful art  Follow @yvadneydavisartPlease note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance. 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.I'd love to know how you're helping yourself either recover or prevent burnout. USE THE HASHTAG #EVERYDAYBURNOUT TO JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA. You can also email me at flic@flictaylor.com or contact me on Instagram @flictaylorwrites. 

Today, I share an everyday burnout conversation with writer and author, Laura Jane Williams.Laura is the author of four novels, two memoirs, and one audiobook. The rights to her international bestseller Our Stop have been sold for television and her books have been translated into over a dozen languages. In this episode, Laura chats about the burnout she experienced alongside the publication and success of her first book.  She talks about her multiple brushes with burnout over the years along with the golden moments when she has prioritised her health over her work.  Reading Laura's memoir Ice Cream For Breakfast gave me great comfort during my burnout period. Here's one of my favourite nuggets of wisdom that I mention in this podcast chat: When you don't know what to do next - in work, in love, in life - do nothing. Just for a little bit longer. Don't know, be unsure, for a little bit more time. The answer will reveal itself.It always does.- Laura Jane Williams, Ice Cream For BreakfastI adore Laura's wit and honesty in her writing and feel her magic shines through brightly in this podcast chat too. Also mentioned in this episode:Amanda Frances @xoamandafrancesHow To Fail With Elizabeth Day - book and podcastIs It Working podcast with Tiffany Philippou and Anna Codrea-RadoThe Calmer You Podcast with Chloe BrotheridgeFollow @laurajaneauthorFind out more about Laura Jane Williams Laura's books: The Lucky Escape, The Love Square, Our Stop, Becoming, Ice Cream for Breakfast  and The Life Diet.Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance. 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 that little bit further.I'd love to know how you're helping yourself either recover or prevent burnout.  USE THE HASHTAG #EVERYDAYBURNOUT TO JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA. You can also email me at flic@flictaylor.com or contact me on Instagram @flictaylorwrites. 

Kelly Ford is a comedian and broadcaster. Her show for Soho Radio, 'Sex, Lies and Videotapes', has been delving into the lives of Soho's interesting people since 2015. Kelly also co-hosts the radio and podcast documentary series, The Everything Project, with Natalie Lee, which shines a light onto worlds unknown, giving a voice to those unheard.Kelly was 15 when she lost her mum Jill to ovarian cancer. When she became a mother herself, 21 years later, she found herself only wanting to hear about motherhood from her mum. This inspired Kelly to create the beautiful podcast series, The Motherless. The launch series speaks to a diverse range of women who lost their mothers at varying stages of life. Kelly delves into their relationships and highlights the resilience and strength experienced by women in daily life. It's an incredible podcast for anyone experiencing grief, who has lost a loved one, or treasures hearing the real-life stories of others. In this Everyday Burnout Conversation, Kelly and Flic chat about the 'perfect storm' that led to Kelly's burnout manifesting physically, eventually reaching a diagnosis of Pyoderma Gangrenosum and suspected Crohn's disease. She talks about the warning signs she now  keeps watch for, along with the daily stress management she embraces to keep burnout at bay. Also mentioned in this episode:Hollie De Cruz's books: Motherhood Your Way and Your Baby, Your BirthHow To Fail With Elizabeth Day - Season 4, Episode 4 with guest Mo Gawdat Writing daily morning pages - find out more in The Artists Way by Julia CameronTogether - A 2021 British comedy-drama aired on BBC staring James McAvoy and Sharon Horgan. Directed by Stephen Daldry from a screenplay written bye Dennis Kelly.Anniki Sommerville's podcast How To Be A Boss At Aging Season 4, Episode 2 - Being Grateful for the Tiny Things with Kelly Ford. Follow Kelly @bookofmumFind out more about Kelly's workCheck out her brilliant podcast series of The Motherless Follow The Motherless @podofmumPlease note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance. Please like, comment and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen. I truly appreciate your feedback and support, as it helps these fab li'l conversations reach a little bit further.

In this episode, I share an everyday burnout conversation with the super lovely and wise, Antonia Taylor.Antonia, is a PR consultant and business communication expert  who helps small businesses and startups develop their brand strategy and storytelling/content strategy.Antonia shares and talks about the complexities of second-generation immigrant relationships with work and rest and how she is learning to quit dancing the burnout tango. Also mentioned in this episode:What The Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast by Laura VanderkamYou Are A Badass At Making Money by Jen SinceroJournaling and the practice of morning pages. Find out more in The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Big Magic by Elizabeth GilbertBurnt Out by Selina BarkerHelp Me by Marianne Power. Find out more about Marianne and her workshops @marianne_power_writerPenny Wincer & Ali Millar's Podcast, Not Too Busy To Write London Writers Salon  @londonwriterssalonClover Stroud @cloverstroudPhil Pallen @philpallenHelen Perry  @_helen_perry Check out Antonia's brilliant copywriting tips and PR wisdom via her informative Instagram posts and lives featuring industry experts. Follow Antonia on Instagram @antoniataylorprFind out more about Antonia's work and consultancy Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, then remember YOU matter. Please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance. Can I ask a favour? Please like, comment and subscribe to this new podcast wherever you listen. I truly appreciate your ratings, reviews and support as it helps these fab li'l conversations reach that little bit further.

Today, I share an everyday burnout conversation with Maddy Shine. Maddy is an SEO and visibility coach helping female entrepreneurs work on their business, brand and content with her signature SEO and self-care strategy.  Known as the SEO & Visibility Queen, she has helped hundreds of clients get to page one of Google, as she teaches no-fluff strategies that focus on business growth.In 2020, she launched the High Vis podcast, your biz bestie for visibility and has used lockdown to help thousands of entrepreneurs with her group courses and Visibiliyay members' community which is currently open for enrolmentBased in London, Maddy is easily spotted by her ever-changing hair and large and colourful earrings. She enjoys entertaining and motivating people daily over on Instagram. Oh, and fun fact... Sandi Toksvig once called her a clever girl, something she cherishes daily. In this episode, Maddy and Flic chat about the importance of recognising entrepreneurial burnout and the self-care strategies women should embrace to  keep it at bay. Maddy shares her history of burnout episodes  along with the life lessons she's learned along the way. What's one of my faves? You can't pour from an empty cocktail shaker! In this episode, Maddy also talks about:Alan Watts  - Search YouTube for videos of his speeches accompanied by meditation music.RBG - The Ruth Bader Ginsberg documentary film by Betsy West and Julie CohenFollow Maddy and her Instagram stories @maddy.shineFind out more about Maddy's work: https://maddyshine.co.ukCheck out The High Vis Podcast: https://maddyshine.co.uk/the-podcast/Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance. 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.

In this episode, I share a conversation with Anniki Sommerville. Anniki is a broadcaster, writer, journalist, author, podcaster, and coach who specialises in telling positive and authentic narratives about women in their forties and beyond.  Anniki is the author of Motherwhelmed, How To Be A Boss At Ageing, and latest novel Hang On. She is a co-founder of The Hotbed Collective with its successful podcast and book, More Orgasms Please, as well as hosting her own brilliant podcast, How to Be A Boss at Ageing.In this episode, Anniki and Flic chat about navigating midlife daily stress and anxiety, along with the perils of phone addiction and how to find your key to happiness.  Interestingly, when conducting research for How To Be A Boss At Ageing, Anniki carried out her own survey with 370 women between the ages of 30-50 years. She discovered: - Over 50% felt they were more overwhelmed the older they got. - 72% felt they mainly responsible for the household admin/organisation.Follow Anniki and her hilarious Instagram stories @annikisommerville Find out more about Anniki at https://www.annikisommerville.com Check out The Hotbed at: https //www.thehotbedcollective.co.ukFind out more about Flic and Everyday Burnout Conversations at https://www.flictaylor.comPlease note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or concerned you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance. 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.

In today's episode, I share a conversation with Annie Ridout. Annie is a journalist, author, speaker, podcaster, entrepreneur and coach.Annie is the founder and editor of the digital parenting platform The Early Hour and the online business platform The Robora.  She's the author of The Freelance Mum and her latest book, Shy.  Along with being a mum to three young kids.In this episode, Annie and I chat about her recent break from work following a brush with exhaustion and feeling burnt out. We discuss gender roles, the mental load and the need for clear communication when sharing the family/household tasks with your partner. Annie gives some great advice to fellow mums on how to lower their expectations of themselves and how to embrace a little more self-care in their day.Please like, comment and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen. I truly appreciate your feedback and support, as it helps these fab podcast conversations reach a little further. Burnout, exhaustion, and mental health struggles can really isolate you. And the one true thing I needed on my lowest of low days was to not feel so lonely. Please share this episode with someone who could benefit from hearing the stories of others. Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice.  If you're having a tough time or concerned you may be experiencing burnout, it's essential you reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for support and guidance. Find out more about Annie Ridout at: https://annieridout.comFind out more about Flic and Everyday Burnout Conversations at: https://www.flictaylor.com

Episode 3 of Everyday Burnout Conversations shares a conversation with Penny Wincer.In this episode, Penny explains why it's imperative that carers and parents take rest and how self-care is different for everyone. Penny is a Melbourne born, London dwelling author, speaker, podcaster, writing coach and freelance photographer.  As a single parent to two children she shares both the joys and tough times of being a mum and carer to a disabled child in her beautiful writing and Instagram posts. Her book Tender, examines the imperfect art of caring, a subject close to her heart since she has experienced being a carer in two different ways in her life. Penny has a busy and complicated life as she raises a neurodiverse family alongside her freelance work and creative projects. Yet, I believe we can learn so much from her, both regarding ourselves and understanding the lives of carers we may know. Did you know… there are currently 1.3 million people in the UK providing more than 50 hours of support a week to a family member. Sadly, 61% of carers in the UK say they have suffered physical ill health due to their caring responsibilities, and 72% have said their mental health has suffered. It's an eye-opening conversation. A must for any parent or carer to feel seen, for anyone in the caring profession and for anyone who knows a carer. Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice.  If you're having a tough time or concerned you may be experiencing burnout, it's essential you reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for support and guidance.

Today I'm sharing a fabulous conversation with the wonderful Sally Beaton.Sally is a women's holistic nutritionist, life coach, speaker, author and the founder of Women With Sparkle. Sally teaches and supports women to tune into their body's warning signs rather than 'pushing through' through to depletion, burnout and illness.  In this episode, Sally shares how she took charge of her health following a breast tumour and how self-care and prioritsing our daily needs is a practice we all need to do regularly... including herself! Please like, comment and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen.  I truly appreciate your feedback and support as it helps this podcast reach a little further and land in the laps of those who can benefit from it. Show notes:Follow Sally on InstagramCheck out her book Get Your Sparkle BackFind out more about Women With SparklePlease note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice.  If you're having a tough time or concerned you may be experiencing burnout, it's essential you reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for support and guidance. 

Hello and welcome to Everyday Burnout Conversations.In this honest podcast, Flic Taylor (writer, mother and gold medalist at burning out,) shares the everyday burnout stories of people from all walks of life as they manage and avoid burnout by prioritising their mental health and wellbeing. Fancy a little more burnout chat?You can find Flic on social media @flictaylorwrites or check out her burnout blog at www.flictaylor.com. Both written and audio blog versions  are available to enjoy.  Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice.  If you're having a tough time or concerned you may be experiencing burnout, it's essential you reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for support and guidance. 

Flic's Burnout Story - In episode 1, Flic shares her personal story of experiencing extreme burnout and why it inspired her to create this podcast and blog.  She shares the burnout signs to watch out for, along with some alarming statistics that reveal women in the workplace are feeling more exhausted and burnt out than ever before. There are some swears in this conversation, so please grab your headphones if little ears are around you. In the episode, Flic mentions: The McKinsey Women in the Workplace 2020 reportHolly & Co. podcast interview with Deborah James - Being A Beacon Of Light In The Face Of Adversity - July 6, 2020 . Lisa Congdon's work and "Eyes Forward, Heart Open" print can be found on www.lisacongdon.com.Want a little more burnout chat?You can find Flic on social media @flictaylorwriter or check out her burnout blog at www.flictaylor.com. Both written and audio blog versions are available to enjoy.  If you have a burnout story you would like to share, then reach out to flic@flictaylor.comPlease note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice.  If you're having a tough time or concerned you may be experiencing burnout, it's essential you reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for support and guidance. Original music and sound editing for this podcast is by Chris Taylor.