Decode Your Burnout (formerly Optimize Your Life)

Today's guest on this episode of The Decode Your Burnout podcast is international psychologist, Wendy Nickerson. Tune in as she shares her unique burnout story and how she overcame burnout not once, but twice. She also unpacks how burnout can be cancer-like and debunks the following thought-provoking burnout myths: 1. Burnout is a form of depression 2. Burnout can be remedied by slowing down 3. We should be able to withstand ongoing pressure About Dr. Wendy: Dr. Wendy Nickerson is a licensed psychologist in both Arizona and Nova Scotia, Canada, She is the author of Wild Women Never Get the Blues, a speaker, and founder of the Nickerson Institute of Integrative Health Training. In her clinical practice, she has developed innovative strategies for achieving the highest levels of wellness for both individuals and organizations. Resources 1.) Go to: https://www.nickersoninstitute.com/ to find training on mental health and get the book, "Wild Women Never Get the Blues" 2.) Get the Burnout Checklist: https://www.drsharongrossman.com/burnoutchecklist 3) Sign up for a free Breakthrough Session with Dr. Sharon: http://www.bookachatwithsharon.com 4) Take the first step to decode your burnout: http://decodeyourburnout.com

On this week's episode of the Decode Your Burnout Podcast, we were delighted to have Dr. Dan Lieberman who unpacks myths about the best way to get more done and how burning out might not be such a bad thing. About Dan Dr. Dan Lieberman is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University. He is the co-author of the international bestseller, The Molecule of More, which has been translated into 20 languages, and the author of the recently published, Spellbound: Modern Science, Ancient Magic, and the Hidden Potential of the Unconscious Mind. Resources 1) Get the book, Spellbound: https://amzn.to/3BwSdCz 2) Connect with Dr. Lieberman: https://www.danielzlieberman.com/ 3) Get the Burnout Checklist: https://www.drsharongrossman.com/burnoutchecklist 4) Sign up for a free Breakthrough Session with Dr. Sharon: http://www.bookachatwithsharon.com 5) Take the first step to decode your burnout: http://decodeyourburnout.com

"Perceived stress is alleviated when you get your body moving"

On this week's episode of the Decode Your Burnout Podcast, we were delighted to welcome fitness trainer, Andrew Heffernan. He talks to us about the effects that fitness and your body can have on burnout and shares some great tips and tricks on how to exercise (not too much) to avoid burnout by incorporating the following points: - Exercise intensity is the key to improvement. - More frequent exercise leads to more progress. - More exercise leads to more fat loss. About Andrew Andrew Heffernan, CSCS is a Los-Angeles based fitness trainer, author, and athlete. Since 2003, he has trained everyone from actors and high-level athletes to business professionals and Hollywood luminaries. His balanced approach prioritizes helping people feel their best as they pursue higher levels of strength, performance, and body composition. In 2013, Andrew was certified in The Feldenkrais Method, a powerful tool for improving recovery, relieving stress and pain, and improving performance. He has written or co-authored five books on fitness. Resources 1) Visit Andrewheffernan.com 2) Get the Burnout Checklist: https://www.drsharongrossman.com/burnoutchecklist 3) Sign up for a free Breakthrough Session with Dr. Sharon: http://www.bookachatwithsharon.com 4) Take the first step to decode your burnout: http://decodeyourburnout.com

"Deep diaphragmatic breathing leads to better body posture which is responsible for the modulation of emotions."

On this week's episode of the Decode Your Burnout Podcast, we were delighted to welcome Aesha Tahir, who unpacks her personal burnout story while working in corporate America and how sitting in front of her computer for 10-12 hours without a break lead her to burnout after she woke up one morning.

Tune in as she busts common myths and offers tips and tricks on how to increase your productivity in the workplace.

About Aesha Aesha Tahir is a human movement specialist on a mission to help desk-bound professionals live a better life by embracing upright posture. She is an exercise professional and owner of Tone and Strengthen, a virtual fitness solutions company. She started out as a Spinning instructor and took her passion for optimal movement from the spinning stage to a virtual fitness coaching platform for workplaces. She has helped many clients unlock the door to self-confidence, and courage, avoid burnout and have pain-free movement by providing fitness coaching to correct their posture.

Resources 1) Watch Amy Cuddy's TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are?language=en

2) Aesha's #1 recommendation for a desk attachment: https://amzn.to/3UD0ITg

3) Visit: https://toneandstrengthen.com

4) Get the Burnout Checklist: https://www.drsharongrossman.com/burnoutchecklist

5) Sign up for a free Breakthrough Session with Dr. Sharon: http://www.bookachatwithsharon.com

6) Take the first step to decode your burnout: http://decodeyourburnout.com

"What does it mean to be the perfect mother? "

On this week's episode of the Decode Your Burnout podcast we welcome our guest, Nicky Lowe. Nicky shares her burnout story and how she was diagnosed with adrenal fatigue after she had her firstborn, and how knowing the reason for your burnout is the primary key to preventing future burnouts and dictating the best path to combat and decoding her burnout.

These are some of the topics we got to talk about:

1. Vitality and energy

2. Authentic relationships

3. Intellectual engagement and flow

4. Balance and boundaries

About Nicky

Nicky Lowe is an award-winning executive coach who has personally supported thousands of executives in some of the world's best-known organizations to thrive personally and professionally. She's the founder of two executive development businesses Luminate and Wisdom For Working Mums. She's a mum of two children and after having her first child experienced burnout. This experience was a catalyst for her to reimagine her approach to work and motherhood. Nicky now supports women to combine their work and family life in a more successful and sustainable way - without sacrificing their sanity or well-being. Applying her coaching, leadership and psychological skills to help women truly thrive. Resources 1) Visit Wisdomforworkingmums.com 2) Get the Burnout Checklist: https://www.drsharongrossman.com/burnoutchecklist 3) Sign up for a free Breakthrough Session with Dr. Sharon: http://www.bookachatwithsharon.com

4) Take the first step to decode your burnout: http://decodeyourburnout.com

"There are multiple causes, not one root cause" On this week's episode of the Decode Your Burnout podcast, we welcome yet another one of our amazing guests -- Reed Davis!

He experience burnout on the brink of being seventy. Reed tells us how it made him realize he finally needed to slow down.

About Reed Davis:

Reed Davis, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 4,000 graduates in 50 countries. Reed served as the Health Director at a Wellness Center in Southern California for over 10 years and with over 10,000 clients, he is known as one of the most experienced clinicians in his field. Reed serves on the Advisory Board of the American Natural Wellness Coaches Board and the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches. Resources: 1) Get Reed's freebie: www.fdntraining.com/burnout 2) Get the Burnout Checklist: https://www.drsharongrossman.com/burnoutchecklist 3) Sign up for a free Breakthrough Session with Dr. Sharon: http://www.bookachatwithsharon.com 4) Take the first step to decode your burnout: http://decodeyourburnout.com

"You can't put a bandaid on burnout" In this week's episode of the Decode Your Burnout Podcast, our amazing guest Suzanne Monroe tells us her unique burnout story and how she used her alignment Formula to discover her passion and avoid burnout. Tune in to hear Suzanne's insightful perspectives on the following myths: 1. Life is happening to you, not for you. 2. All stress is created equal 3. Finding your purpose is a pipedream About Suzanne Suzanne Monroe is the Founder of The International Association of Wellness Professionals (IAWP) and Director of the IAWP's Holistic Wellness Coach Certification and Training Program. After experiencing career burnout in conjunction with a familial health crisis, Suzanne had a wake-up moment that led her to discover her passion for holistic wellness and her purpose of helping others. Now, she aims to help people reawaken their purpose and find a career they love where last year alone she helped reach 11.5 Million people with the message of holistic wellness and living a life you love. She's also the author of Live Well Dream Big: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self & Living Life On Your Own Terms and the podcast host of Live Well Dream Big. Resources: 1) Get the book, "Live Well Dream Big": https://amzn.to/3Dq7pRX 2) Visit Superpowergift.com - quiz to identify your career superpower 3) Get the Burnout Checklist: https://www.drsharongrossman.com/burnoutchecklist 4) Sign up for a free Breakthrough Session with Dr. Sharon: http://www.bookachatwithsharon.com 5) Take the first step to decode your burnout: http://decodeyourburnout.com

"You're not hired to run a popularity contest. You're here to earn respect, not be liked by people." In this week's episode of the Decode Your Burnout Podcast we welcome the inspiring Shelmina Abji. Coming from humble beginnings in Tanzania and driven by her desire to lift herself and her family out of poverty, Shelmina became the first in her family to graduate from college and later thrive in an industry where all the odds stood against her. in this episode, she debunks myths about the consequences of working long hours, saying "no" and being a servant leader. Resources: 1) Book: Show Your Worth: https://amzn.to/3zqygMv 2) Visit Shelmina's website at Shelmina.com 3) Get the Burnout Checklist: https://www.drsharongrossman.com/burnoutchecklist 4) Sign up for a free Breakthrough Session with Dr. Sharon: http://www.bookachatwithsharon.com 5) Take the first step to decode your burnout: http://decodeyourburnout.com

True financial wealth happens when you outsmart and out-market your toughest competitors... not out-spend them. In this week's episode, our amazing guest Scott Joseph breaks down and debunks myths around opportunities for passive income and what stops people from earning passive income for themselves. Tune in to find out how burnout for Scott came in the form of a lack of excitement and how stepping back created a reliable passive income stream for him. About Scott

Scott Joseph is the CEO and Founder of J&L Marketing which is considered one of the leading digital advertising and direct marketing agencies serving some of the world's most successful and aspirational brands such as; Shell Oil, BMW, Mopar, Stellantis, Fastline, Melindas and more.

When he was 35, he bought his first of three Honda dealerships and has increased their valuations by over 500% 📈🔥!

Today, he's the host of the Move. Crush. Count podcast runs multiple businesses, and facilitates mastermind groups to exclusive communities that help you think bigger.

Resources:

Find Scott on Linkedin at Scott Joseph

Find Scott on Instagram at Scott T Joseph

1) Business Bourbon and Cigars Mastermind: https://www.jandlmarketing.com/business-bourbon-cigars-5/

2) Get the Burnout Checklist: https://www.drsharongrossman.com/burnoutchecklist

3) Sign up for a free Breakthrough Session with Dr. Sharon: http://www.bookachatwithsharon.com

4) Take the first step to decode your burnout: http://decodeyourburnout.com

Is your silence in your workplace causing you to burnout? This week on the Decode your Burnout Podcast, we have Dr. Charmain Jackman. She shares how working as if she was a college student, juggling the multiple roles (between being a mom, wife, and work) contributed to her burning out twice!

She gives us new insights while debunking the myths around the impacts of discrimination, being one's true self in the work environment, and equal opportunities for everyone within organizations. About Dr. Charmain: Dr. Charmain Jackman (she/her) is a Harvard-trained licensed Psychologist with 25+ years in the mental health field. She is the founder and CEO of InnoPsych, Inc., an organization on a mission to disrupt racial inequities in mental health. Dr. Jackman is deeply invested in teaching tools that foster healing and thriving, and through InnoPsych, empowers leaders to cultivate emotionally safe work cultures that result in thriving organizations and people. Dr. Jackman gets hired by organizations for keynotes, panels, and consultations on a range of topics including creating emotionally safe work cultures, child/adolescent development, racial trauma, burnout, and employee emotional well-being. Resources: 1) Website: https://www.innopsych.com/ 2) Article on unfairness and burnout: https://drsharongrossman.com/unfairness-at-work-one-of-7-reasons-youre-burned-out-part-2/ 3) Get the Burnout Checklist: https://www.drsharongrossman.com/burnoutchecklist 4) Sign up for a free Breakthrough Session with Dr. Sharon: http://www.bookachatwithsharon.com 5) Take the first step to decode your burnout: http://decodeyourburnout.com