In this insightful episode of the "What's a Relief" podcast, André Bright chats with Faith Locken, a TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and leadership expert, about her personal journey with stress, burnout, and mental health.

Faith shares her raw experiences, from childhood resilience to hitting rock bottom, and highlights the importance of vulnerability, community, faith, and self-care in managing stress.

00:00 - Introduction to Faith Locken and her entrepreneurial journey

01:28 - Faith discusses her experience with stress and anxiety

03:41 - Facing failure and the importance of listening to oneself

05:43 - Persistent stress in corporate environments and feelings of being overlooked

06:36 - The moment Faith realized she was at rock bottom

07:30 - The impactful call to the Samaritans and the relief of sharing pain

09:46 - Leaving corporate career for entrepreneurship and the role of faith

11:12 - Strategies Faith employs to manage stress, including Sabbath Saturdays and physical activity

13:46 - The challenge of work invading personal life and work-life balance

15:32 - The importance of recognizing internal signs of stress and emotional health

17:45 - The vulnerability of admitting when help is needed

18:19 - The power of sharing and expressive release in healing

22:50 - The significance of external support systems and community

25:29 - Reflection on cultural influences and the need for self-prioritization

27:56 - The control mechanisms and controlling stress through faith and faith-based practices

32:44 - Cultivating self-awareness through frameworks like Jahari window

37:36 - The support Faith received from her family and community during her journey

43:37 - Faith's spiritual practices, including church and scripture reading

44:32 - Connecting purpose, faith, and mental health

45:21 - The relief framework and inner alignment as tools for stress management

48:17 - The importance of recognizing trauma and intersectionality in stress responses

50:33 - The role of modeling vulnerability and deep listening in supporting others

52:19 - Personal growth through self-awareness and seeking help

53:26 - Final words on vulnerability, community, and personal resilience

Resources & Links:

• We Rise In
• Rise Members Club
• Samaritans
• Bible Study Resources

Connect with Faith Locken:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter