In this episode, I sit down with my coach, Danielle Smith of Vocaré Coaching, to talk about something we don’t discuss enough: the stress that comes from growth.

Why do good opportunities still make us anxious?What if our emotions aren’t flaws but guides?And how does understanding your identity change the way you lead yourself?

We explore imposter syndrome, boundaries, rhythms, journaling practices, and why knowing who you are is the foundation for leading well.

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In this episode, I explore the quiet disconnect many capable leaders experience — the gap between looking steady on the outside and feeling depleted on the inside.

We talk about the kind of fatigue that hides behind competence, why adaptation to pressure has a cost, and how sustainable leadership begins with honesty about what your pace is actually costing you.

If you’ve been meeting expectations but running quietly on fumes, this conversation is an invitation to pause, notice, and begin redefining what “leading well” really means for you.

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In this first episode of The Stressed Out Leader, I sit down with Sophie Hudson to talk about leadership, capacity, and what it really means to show up without living in constant pressure.

We explore how urgency often masquerades as strength and why sustainable leadership looks steadier, slower, and more grounded than culture tells us.

If you’ve ever felt like you should be able to handle more, move faster, or do it all without strain, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.

Sophie Hudson

* The Big Boo Cast

* A Fine Sight to See — Sophie’s book exploring leadership principles and calling.

* Sophie’s Website

* Sophie’s Instagram

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Introducing The Stressed Out Leader podcast

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