Everyday Burnout Conversations

The end of the year is a bonkers busy time. With so many demands and schedules flying around, it's easy to feel bombarded with requests. 

Do you find yourself responding with an autopilot yes to everything without giving a second thought to your own needs? Do you find yourself wrestling with resentment alongside a hangover of self-loathing and self-blame? 

In this bite-sized solo session, I share my own boundary-setting mistakes and why we need to approach boundary setting from a place of compassion and love for ourselves. 

People mentioned in this episode are:

• Marianne Williamson
• Anne Lamont
• Brené Brown 
• Prentis Hemphill

Please keep a lookout for more boundary-setting tips and tools that I'll share on my Instagram and Facebook page @flictaylorwrites. 

If you're interested in working with me, click to join the waitlist for my new burnout course starting in early 2023. 

Please note this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a rough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health practitioner for tailored support and guidance. 

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

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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

It's that time of year when, if we're not careful, we can take our exhaustion and burnout, throw some fairy lights over the top and hose it down with a bottle of Bailey's!

It's imperative we manage our stress and take better care of ourselves, so we don't start the new year with a bucket of burnout tucked under our arms. 

As a mental health writer, I've noticed how so many of us know very little about the mechanics of stress and how our nervous system operates. 

In this episode, I talk about why our primitive brain and outdated hard wiring go on overdrive this time of year. I explain how our parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system works, and what we can do to help calm it and get back to a place of peace, helping us stave off exhaustion, overwhelm and burnout. 

My wish for you after listening to this quickity-quick solo chat is that you begin to take regular moments throughout the day to calm and reset your nervous system. 

Set reminders for throughout your day to do:

•  Breathwork, meditation
• Yoga, tapping, 
• Walk in nature, enjoy some sunshine or fresh air, 
• Nap or rest
• Cuddle a pet, cuddle someone you love and trust, enjoy a weighted blanket around your shoulders 
• Dance or physically move and shake off the stress-energy
• Turn down the volume on any stimulation, reduce screens, sounds, lights 

People I mention in this episode are:

Sarah Tobin Tapping scripts @sarah_tobin

Caroline Meade Meditations @itstimeforme.ie

Kelly Day Meditations @thisiskellyday

Yoga with Adriene (and Benji the dog) @adrienelouise

These episodes are not intended to be medical advice. But if you are struggling, remember YOU matter. I'm a big cheerleader for anyone who seeks the help they need and deserve from a mental health professional. 

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Hello, welcome, and a HUGE big whopping thank you for coming back to listen to season 4 of Everyday Burnout Conversations! 

This season, I'm doing something a little different. I'll be recording bite-sized weekly solo sessions, where I'll share little nuggets of wisdom and insight that you can catch while you're on the go or chilling out for 10 mins over the unfolding busy and festive weeks ahead. 

The inspiration behind these solo sessions is that we are about to walk into the carnage known as Christmas. In a nutshell, many of us come to the end of the year with sacks full of anxiety, stress, fears, triggers and shit we've been carrying around for months. For four weeks a year, we dress it all up in tinsel and pretend to the world that we are fine... we are absolutely bloody fine. 

December is basically the month we take all our exhaustion and burnout, throw some fairy lights over it, and then hose it down with Baileys. 

Truth?! 

'Tis the season of lists. They are as long as our arms and feel like they're coming out of our nether regions! lol  

So, in today's episode, I'm asking the question: Where are you on the list? 

I discuss why the list has to begin with us and why we should start our day with us. Let me know if you try the challenge and how you get on. 

Oh, and if little ears are around - pop your headphones on, as there will be some swears. 

Fancy a little more burnout chat?

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Check out my blog and courses at www.flictaylor.com

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 the support and guidance tailored to you. 

Please like, comment and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen. I truly appreciate your feedback and support, as it helps these 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 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 motherhood
• How 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 management
• The challenges of being on social media both as a creator and consumer
• Her 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 TikTok

Read more on Victoria's website

Victoria'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? 

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Check out my blog at www.flictaylor.com

Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a rough time or con

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 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 burnout
• The glamourisation of overworking and the overachieving badge of honour we embrace
• Why therapy is an important part of burnout recovery
• How therapy helped her quieten her inner critic
• The number one burnout sign in empathic people
• The importance of setting boundaries 
• Suicide ideation and what Jo learned from suicide training
• Being gentle with ourselves and our expectations of recovery time
• The tiny grain of hope we all have, even on the dark days 

Follow Jo on Instagram

Learn 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.com

Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you’re having a rough time or concerned that you’re experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health 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 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’ culture
• How alcohol helped her navigate moving to France and motherhood 
• Her own moments of burnout and what she now does to support herself
• Why alcohol is addictive as a stimulant and a depressant 
• How alcohol often helps women connect with themselves and who they were before they became mothers
• Why sobriety is a rebellious act in todays world
• The cost of alcohol on your health, not just your wallet
• How problematic drinking lies on a spectrum

Follow Mandy on Instagram

Find out more about Mandy's work and coaching 

Follow Love Sober on Instagram

Discover more about the Love Sober podcast, courses and community

Check out the brilliant book Love Yourself Sober: A self-care guide to alcohol-free living for busy mothers by Mandy Manners and Kate Baily

Fancy a little more burnout chat?
Find me on Instagram and Facebook
Check out my blog at www.flictaylor.com

Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you’re having a rough time or concerned that you’re experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health 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 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 Twitter
Find more about Tetyana on her website

Read some of Tetyana's recent articles on Ukraine
The Flock
The Telegraph
Mother Pukka

Tetyana's incredible self-published books
Motherland - I highly recommend you read this incredible historical novel. It truly stole a piece of my heart!

And her poetry collection -
Conversation on Love
Conversation on Grief
Conversation on Motherhood

YouTube page for The Craft and Business of Books

Tetyana is also  an editor at blood moon POETRY


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Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you’re having a rough time or concerned that you’re experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health 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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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  Facebook

Fancy a little more burnout chat? 

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Check out my blog at www.flictaylor.com

Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you’re having a rough time or concerned that you’re experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health 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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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 Cameron

Find Jo  @writeandthrive

For 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 @flictaylorwrites

Check out my blog at www.flictaylor.com

Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a rough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health 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 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 @powerthoughtsnc

For 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 @flictaylorwrites

Check out my blog at www.flictaylor.com

Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you’re having a rough time or concerned that you’re experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance tailored for you. 

Please like, comment and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen. I truly appreciate your feedback and support, as it helps these fab conversations reach a little further. 

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

Find me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

Check out my latest work and discover how you can work one-to-one with me to tackle your burnout at flictaylor.com