Everyday Burnout Conversations

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! 

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Please 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. 

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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 @drmeenalviz

Make sure to check out her brilliant podcast Meenal’s World

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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. 

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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 overwhelm
• How yoga prompts the question: are you nourishing or numbing yourself? 
• How Becky practices self-care and healthy habits while working on the road
• Becky’s top three suggestions for her clients recovering from burnout
• The benefits of yoga and restorative yoga for stressed nervous systems 
• The value of breath work 
• Her motivational tips for getting on your yoga mat
• Why she has chosen to give up drinking alcohol 

Also mentioned in this episode:

• Caitlin Moran's book More Than A Woman
• Michael Singer's book The Untethered Soul
• Glo.com for online yoga 
• Yoga Nidra network

Find Becky at @rocknroll_yogi

Make 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. 

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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. 

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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_hornsey

El Greco of Hornsey tickets available here

Also 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 Lamott
• Olga's podcast chat with Helen Perry on the Just Bloody Do It Podcast

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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 overwhelm
• The signs of exhaustion she keeps watch for
• The pandemic pressures that so many mums have been handling
• What 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 about
• And, why you can't add running a business on top of everything else you do

I 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 here

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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. 

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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:

• Perfectionism
• Her experience and diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome
• Wisdom gained from her journey from rehab and recovery to self-compassion 
• The 'wholesome discipline' she's learnt to embrace
• Prioritising the space and time she needs for her writing 
• Asking for help
• Dedicating guilt-free rest time from being a busy working mum

I 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 here

Follow @bloodmoonpoetrypress

Order Ebony's incredible book - This Skin I’m In  - available worldwide

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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 breakthrough
• How grief was the gateway to self-compassion and falling in love with herself
• Why burnout needs a rebrand
• The importance of women having agency in their life and setting boundaries
• Using your body as your internal baramoter
• How to be the gentle observer in your day and do tasks with ceremony
• How can I love myself more deeply right now? The powerful question women should be asking themselves

Mentioned 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 here

Final 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 @thegentleleader

Follow Debbie's exciting new transformation program launching in January 2022 @eve_bitetheapple

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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 overnight

• Why we need to respect our basic human needs 

• Rest is a building block of mental health

• Why we need to parent ourselves sometimes

• Her recent experience with burnout and how she managed it

• The signs to look for when you're burning out

• How Anna embraces daily moments of gratitude to shift her perspective

• Our mental health has a value, and the cost of any debt will need to be repaid at some point

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Check out The MotherMind Way

Check out The Therapy Edit podcast

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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.

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Follow Laura @laurafriedmanwilliams

Check out Laura's book - Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends.

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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.

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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 Wolynn

Rachel Yehuda - Researcher in epigenetic inheritance. Read more in this great article from The Guardian 

Follow Sarah @sarah_tobin

Find 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. 

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