Beneath the Busy: Insights into Workplace Mental Health Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:38:16 -0400 https://www.laurendaviswellbeing.com/ en-gb © 2026 Beneath the Busy: Insights into Workplace Mental Health yes 22ab297f-a1be-5a6a-963c-6e1ab44c3d03 Lauren Davis episodic false Is it possible to thrive at work without sacrificing your wellbeing?
Yes - and it starts by going beneath the busy.


Hosted by clinical psychologist and mental health coach Lauren Davis, Beneath the Busy cuts through hustle culture to explore what really makes leaders and teams mentally healthy. 


With over 20 years of experience, Lauren brings sharp insights, honest reflections, and practical strategies to help you live and lead with more ease.

Because being constantly busy isn’t a badge of honour, it’s a barrier to what matters most.


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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) beneath the busy, insights into workplace mental health, mental health insights, clinical psychologist, mental health coach for executive leaders & HR managers Lauren Davis https://storage.buzzsprout.com/eigyra127c5kr13n8w0n3wjkuvf7?.jpg Beneath the Busy: Insights into Workplace Mental Health https://www.laurendaviswellbeing.com/ Lauren Davis Toto Knoblauch How Vulnerability Can Become Your Greatest Strength | With DANIEL CALLAGHAN How Vulnerability Can Become Your Greatest Strength | With DANIEL CALLAGHAN Planning to die before you turn 18 is a sentence nobody should have to say out loud, yet that’s where Daniel Callahan’s story begins. We sit down together to talk about men’s mental health with honesty, detail and care, including a clear content warning for suicide. If you’ve ever felt isolated, like everyone else has life “sorted”, or like speaking up would make you a burden, this conversation meets you where you are. 

Daniel walks us through the reality of depression and anxiety, what changed after his suicide attempt, and why therapy is not just “talking” but a practical way to create structure, challenge harmful thought loops and build new coping skills. We get into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), saying things out loud to interrupt negative self-talk, and why prevention matters more than waiting for crisis. We also explore gratitude in a healthier way, separating genuine thankfulness from toxic positivity that shames people for struggling. 

Life does not stop at mental health labels, so we talk about grief after losing a grandparent, miscarriage and baby loss, and how men can feel pushed to the side while still carrying real pain. Daniel also shares what it was like receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life and reframing years of “coping mechanisms”. Then we bring it into the workplace: why line managers can make or break wellbeing, what supportive leadership looks like in practice, and how to build psychological safety without performative gestures. 

If you want a grounded conversation on suicide prevention, workplace mental health, men’s emotional wellbeing, ADHD, grief and resilience, press play. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the support they’ve been missing.

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In South Africa you can reach SADAG via 0800 20 50 26

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]]> Planning to die before you turn 18 is a sentence nobody should have to say out loud, yet that’s where Daniel Callahan’s story begins. We sit down together to talk about men’s mental health with honesty, detail and care, including a clear content warning for suicide. If you’ve ever felt isolated, like everyone else has life “sorted”, or like speaking up would make you a burden, this conversation meets you where you are. 

Daniel walks us through the reality of depression and anxiety, what changed after his suicide attempt, and why therapy is not just “talking” but a practical way to create structure, challenge harmful thought loops and build new coping skills. We get into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), saying things out loud to interrupt negative self-talk, and why prevention matters more than waiting for crisis. We also explore gratitude in a healthier way, separating genuine thankfulness from toxic positivity that shames people for struggling. 

Life does not stop at mental health labels, so we talk about grief after losing a grandparent, miscarriage and baby loss, and how men can feel pushed to the side while still carrying real pain. Daniel also shares what it was like receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life and reframing years of “coping mechanisms”. Then we bring it into the workplace: why line managers can make or break wellbeing, what supportive leadership looks like in practice, and how to build psychological safety without performative gestures. 

If you want a grounded conversation on suicide prevention, workplace mental health, men’s emotional wellbeing, ADHD, grief and resilience, press play. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the support they’ve been missing.

If you are struggling, please reach out. In the UK, you can call Samaritans free on 116 123.
In South Africa you can reach SADAG via 0800 20 50 26

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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-19967456 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200 3895 3 2 full false Daniel Callaghan Lauren Davis Toto Knoblauch From Awareness To Action On World Mental Health Day | With ZOE SINCLAIR From Awareness To Action On World Mental Health Day | With ZOE SINCLAIR Awareness of workplace mental health has grown fast, but many organisations still get stuck before anything truly changes. 

With World Mental Health day, we are excited to launch season 3 of Beneath the Busy.

Today we’re joined by Zoe Sinclair, founder of This Can Happen Global, to unpack what actually shifts culture and what quietly blocks progress, even in well-intentioned workplaces. Zoe shares the lived experience that led her from supporting working parents to building a global community for employee wellbeing, and why the first UK workplace mental health conference took off when so many companies were still wary of the word “mental”.

We get practical about the move from awareness to sustainable action. Zoe explains why line managers matter so much, what good signposting looks like, and how employee assistance programmes (EAPs) need to be more than a buried phone number. We also explore the language debate, mental health versus mental wellbeing, the rise of psychosocial risk, and why a spectrum approach helps organisations support everyone, not only people with a diagnosis.

One of the most powerful moments is the conversation about grief at work: what research reveals, how bereavement policies and training can change, and how a single determined champion can transform an entire organisation’s response to loss. If you’re a leader, HR professional, or simply someone who wants your workplace to feel safer and more human, you’ll leave with a clear first step: stop guessing and start listening.

If you find this helpful, subscribe, share it with a manager or colleague, and leave us a review so more people can find the show.

Connect with Zoe Sinclair:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zsinclair/
This Can Happen Global: https://www.thiscanhappenglobal.com/

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]]> Awareness of workplace mental health has grown fast, but many organisations still get stuck before anything truly changes. 

With World Mental Health day, we are excited to launch season 3 of Beneath the Busy.

Today we’re joined by Zoe Sinclair, founder of This Can Happen Global, to unpack what actually shifts culture and what quietly blocks progress, even in well-intentioned workplaces. Zoe shares the lived experience that led her from supporting working parents to building a global community for employee wellbeing, and why the first UK workplace mental health conference took off when so many companies were still wary of the word “mental”.

We get practical about the move from awareness to sustainable action. Zoe explains why line managers matter so much, what good signposting looks like, and how employee assistance programmes (EAPs) need to be more than a buried phone number. We also explore the language debate, mental health versus mental wellbeing, the rise of psychosocial risk, and why a spectrum approach helps organisations support everyone, not only people with a diagnosis.

One of the most powerful moments is the conversation about grief at work: what research reveals, how bereavement policies and training can change, and how a single determined champion can transform an entire organisation’s response to loss. If you’re a leader, HR professional, or simply someone who wants your workplace to feel safer and more human, you’ll leave with a clear first step: stop guessing and start listening.

If you find this helpful, subscribe, share it with a manager or colleague, and leave us a review so more people can find the show.

Connect with Zoe Sinclair:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zsinclair/
This Can Happen Global: https://www.thiscanhappenglobal.com/

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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-19937198 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200 3054 3 1 full false Best of PART II | ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL | A Conversation with Lauren Davis Best of PART II | ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL | A Conversation with Lauren Davis It’s our anniversary, and we’re turning the mic inward.

In this special episode of Beneath the Busy, our Producer and Editor Toto sat down with our host Lauren Davis, for a raw, honest conversation about her own journey. Beyond the podcasting, Lauren shares her personal experiences, the moments that shaped her, and what it truly means to lead with authenticity in both life and work.

Burnout doesn’t always arrive with a dramatic crash. Sometimes it shows up as “I’m fine” while you keep delivering, keep people-pleasing, and keep proving yourself until your nervous system has had enough. We share a best-of clip from our anniversary conversation with Lauren that gets uncomfortably honest and brilliantly practical about what changes after you step back from work and decide you’re not going back to the same old patterns.

We dig into the moment-to-moment choices that quietly rebuild (or wreck) your wellbeing: why you say yes, why you work late, and what you are really chasing when you feel hustled. Lauren challenges the belief that deadlines are sacred and reframes boundaries as risk management, not laziness. If you keep doing it all, the system learns you can do it all. Sometimes the healthiest move is admitting you will not meet the deadline and letting leadership feel the pressure your body has been carrying.

We also explore workplace culture through a generational lens: why younger workers are less willing to “sell their souls” to a job, how companies can earn genuine commitment, and what makes discretionary effort sustainable. That leads into mental health days, recovery time, and the crucial point that wellbeing policies fail when leaders do not model them. Finally, we talk about HR as the “marshmallow layer”, the hidden toll of compassion fatigue, and why support, coaching, and community are non-negotiable if you want to lead well.

If this resonates, share it with someone who’s running on empty, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Leave us a review and tell us: what boundary would make the biggest difference to your week?

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]]> It’s our anniversary, and we’re turning the mic inward.

In this special episode of Beneath the Busy, our Producer and Editor Toto sat down with our host Lauren Davis, for a raw, honest conversation about her own journey. Beyond the podcasting, Lauren shares her personal experiences, the moments that shaped her, and what it truly means to lead with authenticity in both life and work.

Burnout doesn’t always arrive with a dramatic crash. Sometimes it shows up as “I’m fine” while you keep delivering, keep people-pleasing, and keep proving yourself until your nervous system has had enough. We share a best-of clip from our anniversary conversation with Lauren that gets uncomfortably honest and brilliantly practical about what changes after you step back from work and decide you’re not going back to the same old patterns.

We dig into the moment-to-moment choices that quietly rebuild (or wreck) your wellbeing: why you say yes, why you work late, and what you are really chasing when you feel hustled. Lauren challenges the belief that deadlines are sacred and reframes boundaries as risk management, not laziness. If you keep doing it all, the system learns you can do it all. Sometimes the healthiest move is admitting you will not meet the deadline and letting leadership feel the pressure your body has been carrying.

We also explore workplace culture through a generational lens: why younger workers are less willing to “sell their souls” to a job, how companies can earn genuine commitment, and what makes discretionary effort sustainable. That leads into mental health days, recovery time, and the crucial point that wellbeing policies fail when leaders do not model them. Finally, we talk about HR as the “marshmallow layer”, the hidden toll of compassion fatigue, and why support, coaching, and community are non-negotiable if you want to lead well.

If this resonates, share it with someone who’s running on empty, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Leave us a review and tell us: what boundary would make the biggest difference to your week?

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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-19685679 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200 1564 2 12 bonus false Best of PART I | ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL | A Conversation with Lauren Davis Best of PART I | ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL | A Conversation with Lauren Davis It’s our anniversary, and we’re turning the mic inward.

In this special episode of Beneath the Busy, our Producer and Editor Toto sat down with our host Lauren Davis, for a raw, honest conversation about her own journey. Beyond the podcasting, Lauren shares her personal experiences, the moments that shaped her, and what it truly means to lead with authenticity in both life and work.

Burnout doesn’t always arrive with a dramatic crash. Sometimes it shows up as “I’m fine” while you keep delivering, keep people-pleasing, and keep proving yourself until your nervous system has had enough. We share a best-of clip from our anniversary conversation with Lauren that gets uncomfortably honest and brilliantly practical about what changes after you step back from work and decide you’re not going back to the same old patterns.

We dig into the moment-to-moment choices that quietly rebuild (or wreck) your wellbeing: why you say yes, why you work late, and what you are really chasing when you feel hustled. Lauren challenges the belief that deadlines are sacred and reframes boundaries as risk management, not laziness. If you keep doing it all, the system learns you can do it all. Sometimes the healthiest move is admitting you will not meet the deadline and letting leadership feel the pressure your body has been carrying.

We also explore workplace culture through a generational lens: why younger workers are less willing to “sell their souls” to a job, how companies can earn genuine commitment, and what makes discretionary effort sustainable. That leads into mental health days, recovery time, and the crucial point that wellbeing policies fail when leaders do not model them. Finally, we talk about HR as the “marshmallow layer”, the hidden toll of compassion fatigue, and why support, coaching, and community are non-negotiable if you want to lead well.

If this resonates, share it with someone who’s running on empty, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Leave us a review and tell us: what boundary would make the biggest difference to your week?

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]]> It’s our anniversary, and we’re turning the mic inward.

In this special episode of Beneath the Busy, our Producer and Editor Toto sat down with our host Lauren Davis, for a raw, honest conversation about her own journey. Beyond the podcasting, Lauren shares her personal experiences, the moments that shaped her, and what it truly means to lead with authenticity in both life and work.

Burnout doesn’t always arrive with a dramatic crash. Sometimes it shows up as “I’m fine” while you keep delivering, keep people-pleasing, and keep proving yourself until your nervous system has had enough. We share a best-of clip from our anniversary conversation with Lauren that gets uncomfortably honest and brilliantly practical about what changes after you step back from work and decide you’re not going back to the same old patterns.

We dig into the moment-to-moment choices that quietly rebuild (or wreck) your wellbeing: why you say yes, why you work late, and what you are really chasing when you feel hustled. Lauren challenges the belief that deadlines are sacred and reframes boundaries as risk management, not laziness. If you keep doing it all, the system learns you can do it all. Sometimes the healthiest move is admitting you will not meet the deadline and letting leadership feel the pressure your body has been carrying.

We also explore workplace culture through a generational lens: why younger workers are less willing to “sell their souls” to a job, how companies can earn genuine commitment, and what makes discretionary effort sustainable. That leads into mental health days, recovery time, and the crucial point that wellbeing policies fail when leaders do not model them. Finally, we talk about HR as the “marshmallow layer”, the hidden toll of compassion fatigue, and why support, coaching, and community are non-negotiable if you want to lead well.

If this resonates, share it with someone who’s running on empty, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Leave us a review and tell us: what boundary would make the biggest difference to your week?

Thanks for listening!
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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-19631271 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200 1564 2 11 bonus false ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL | A Conversation with Lauren Davis ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL | A Conversation with Lauren Davis It’s our anniversary, and we’re turning the mic inward.

In this special episode of Beneath the Busy, our Producer and Editor Toto sat down with our host Lauren Davis, for a raw, honest conversation about her own journey. Beyond the podcasting, Lauren shares her personal experiences, the moments that shaped her, and what it truly means to lead with authenticity in both life and work.

We talk candidly about superwoman syndrome, parenting pressure, and the moment your body and relationships start telling the truth you keep overriding. Lauren unpacks why work-life balance is a trap, how busyness becomes a socially approved way to avoid discomfort, and what sits underneath high performance: the need to prove, fear of irrelevance, and the belief that rest equals failure. We also go deeper into agency, especially for anyone who cannot simply quit a job due to finances, visas, or responsibility, and how ownership can be both terrifying and freeing.

From there, we get practical: why wellbeing programmes can become “wellbeing washing”, what healthy excellence actually means, and how nervous system regulation changes the quality of leadership presence. We cover psychological safety in plain language, why leaders and HR professionals need support like athletes do, and small daily habits that help you step out of fight-or-flight without adding another task to your to-do list.

This isn’t just a celebration, it’s an invitation to slow down, reflect, and connect with the human stories behind the hustle. Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to the show, this episode offers a fresh perspective on resilience, growth, and the courage to be unapologetically yourself.

Join us as we celebrate the milestones, honor the struggles, and look ahead to what’s next for Beneath the Busy. Thank you for being part of this community, we couldn’t have done it without you.



Thanks for listening!
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Lauren's online course:

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Work with Lauren
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]]> It’s our anniversary, and we’re turning the mic inward.

In this special episode of Beneath the Busy, our Producer and Editor Toto sat down with our host Lauren Davis, for a raw, honest conversation about her own journey. Beyond the podcasting, Lauren shares her personal experiences, the moments that shaped her, and what it truly means to lead with authenticity in both life and work.

We talk candidly about superwoman syndrome, parenting pressure, and the moment your body and relationships start telling the truth you keep overriding. Lauren unpacks why work-life balance is a trap, how busyness becomes a socially approved way to avoid discomfort, and what sits underneath high performance: the need to prove, fear of irrelevance, and the belief that rest equals failure. We also go deeper into agency, especially for anyone who cannot simply quit a job due to finances, visas, or responsibility, and how ownership can be both terrifying and freeing.

From there, we get practical: why wellbeing programmes can become “wellbeing washing”, what healthy excellence actually means, and how nervous system regulation changes the quality of leadership presence. We cover psychological safety in plain language, why leaders and HR professionals need support like athletes do, and small daily habits that help you step out of fight-or-flight without adding another task to your to-do list.

This isn’t just a celebration, it’s an invitation to slow down, reflect, and connect with the human stories behind the hustle. Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to the show, this episode offers a fresh perspective on resilience, growth, and the courage to be unapologetically yourself.

Join us as we celebrate the milestones, honor the struggles, and look ahead to what’s next for Beneath the Busy. Thank you for being part of this community, we couldn’t have done it without you.



Thanks for listening!
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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-19471631 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0200 6846 2 10 bonus true Swimming Upstream: Leadership, Grief, and the Courage to Be Human | With Dr. SHIRLEY ZINN Swimming Upstream: Leadership, Grief, and the Courage to Be Human | With Dr. SHIRLEY ZINN In this deeply moving inaugural guest episode of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis sits down with Dr. Shirley Zinn, a renowned leadership expert, non-executive director, and author of Swimming Upstream. This conversation transcends typical leadership advice, diving into the raw, human experiences that shape how we lead, heal, and thrive in high-pressure environments.

Dr. Zinn shares her powerful personal journey from growing up on the Cape Flats during Apartheid to becoming a Harvard-educated leader sitting on some of South Africa’s most influential boards. But it is her courageous openness about grief, loss, and the tragedy that took the life of her only son, Jamie, that forms the emotional core of this episode. She speaks candidly about the stigma surrounding mental health, the pressure to "just carry on," and the transformative power of allowing oneself to be vulnerable.

Key themes explored in this episode include:

The True Meaning of Resilience: Moving beyond the toxic narrative of "grit" and "pushing through" to embrace resilience as the ability to pause, reflect, and heal.

Leadership with Heart: Why caring for people is not "soft" but the hardest and most critical business imperative. Dr. Zinn shares how she brought the word "care" into boardrooms and why it matters for retention, performance, and culture.

The Cost of Busyness: How constant activity masks deeper issues and why leaders must create intentional pauses to check in with themselves and their teams.

HR’s Evolution: From transactional personnel management to strategic Chief People Officers who have a seat at the table and the courage to lead on human sustainability.

Permission to Be Human: Giving yourself and others the grace to acknowledge overwhelm, ask for help, and recognize that we are not machines.

Dr. Zinn’s message is clear: "We will not have a livelihood if we do not have a life." This episode is a call to action for leaders, HR professionals, and anyone navigating the complexities of work and life to prioritize sustainability, empathy, and authentic human connection.

About Dr. Shirley Zinn: Dr. Shirley Zinn is a highly respected leadership expert, non-executive director, and author. With a career spanning HR leadership at major corporations like Standard Bank, NED Bank, and Woolworths, and board roles at companies like Sanlam and MTN, she brings decades of experience in creating inclusive, humane, and high-performing organizations. She is the author of Swimming Upstream: A Story of Grit and Determination to Succeed.

Connect with Dr. Shirley Zinn:

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirley-zinn/

Connect with Lauren Davis:

  • Website: www.ljdwellbeing.com
  • Instagram: @laurendavissa @beneaththebusypodcast
  • Podcast: https://www.ljdwellbeing.com/podcast/

Key Quote: "We are humans, we are not machines... Just give yourself the permission to stop and pause, reflect and breathe... We will not have a livelihood if we do not have a life."

Thanks for listening!
If you’re ready to take this further, here are a few ways to connect or go deeper:

Lauren's online course:

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Work with Lauren
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]]> In this deeply moving inaugural guest episode of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis sits down with Dr. Shirley Zinn, a renowned leadership expert, non-executive director, and author of Swimming Upstream. This conversation transcends typical leadership advice, diving into the raw, human experiences that shape how we lead, heal, and thrive in high-pressure environments.

Dr. Zinn shares her powerful personal journey from growing up on the Cape Flats during Apartheid to becoming a Harvard-educated leader sitting on some of South Africa’s most influential boards. But it is her courageous openness about grief, loss, and the tragedy that took the life of her only son, Jamie, that forms the emotional core of this episode. She speaks candidly about the stigma surrounding mental health, the pressure to "just carry on," and the transformative power of allowing oneself to be vulnerable.

Key themes explored in this episode include:

The True Meaning of Resilience: Moving beyond the toxic narrative of "grit" and "pushing through" to embrace resilience as the ability to pause, reflect, and heal.

Leadership with Heart: Why caring for people is not "soft" but the hardest and most critical business imperative. Dr. Zinn shares how she brought the word "care" into boardrooms and why it matters for retention, performance, and culture.

The Cost of Busyness: How constant activity masks deeper issues and why leaders must create intentional pauses to check in with themselves and their teams.

HR’s Evolution: From transactional personnel management to strategic Chief People Officers who have a seat at the table and the courage to lead on human sustainability.

Permission to Be Human: Giving yourself and others the grace to acknowledge overwhelm, ask for help, and recognize that we are not machines.

Dr. Zinn’s message is clear: "We will not have a livelihood if we do not have a life." This episode is a call to action for leaders, HR professionals, and anyone navigating the complexities of work and life to prioritize sustainability, empathy, and authentic human connection.

About Dr. Shirley Zinn: Dr. Shirley Zinn is a highly respected leadership expert, non-executive director, and author. With a career spanning HR leadership at major corporations like Standard Bank, NED Bank, and Woolworths, and board roles at companies like Sanlam and MTN, she brings decades of experience in creating inclusive, humane, and high-performing organizations. She is the author of Swimming Upstream: A Story of Grit and Determination to Succeed.

Connect with Dr. Shirley Zinn:

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirley-zinn/

Connect with Lauren Davis:

  • Website: www.ljdwellbeing.com
  • Instagram: @laurendavissa @beneaththebusypodcast
  • Podcast: https://www.ljdwellbeing.com/podcast/

Key Quote: "We are humans, we are not machines... Just give yourself the permission to stop and pause, reflect and breathe... We will not have a livelihood if we do not have a life."

Thanks for listening!
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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-19340602 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200 3432 2 9 bonus false Workplace Mental Health | Q&A with SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group) Workplace Mental Health | Q&A with SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group) In this powerful episode, clinical psychologist Lauren Davis sits down with representatives from SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group) for an in-depth discussion on workplace mental health. They explore what poor mental health really looks like in the workplace - often masked under high-performing behavior rather than obvious signs. 

The conversation covers the overlap between burnout, anxiety, and depression, early warning signs to watch for, common workplace factors contributing to mental health challenges, and the critical role managers play in creating psychologically safe environments. SADAG shares their comprehensive corporate support services including 24/7 counseling, wellness days, and manager training programs. This episode provides both clinical insights and practical solutions for building mentally healthy workplaces, emphasizing that mental health is everyone's responsibility and support is always available through resources like SADAG's helpline.

You can access SADAG's support portal here:

https://www.sadag.org/#


And reach their support hotline here: 

Crisis helpline: 0800 567

Mental Health help line: 0800 456 789

SMS line: 31393

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]]> In this powerful episode, clinical psychologist Lauren Davis sits down with representatives from SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group) for an in-depth discussion on workplace mental health. They explore what poor mental health really looks like in the workplace - often masked under high-performing behavior rather than obvious signs. 

The conversation covers the overlap between burnout, anxiety, and depression, early warning signs to watch for, common workplace factors contributing to mental health challenges, and the critical role managers play in creating psychologically safe environments. SADAG shares their comprehensive corporate support services including 24/7 counseling, wellness days, and manager training programs. This episode provides both clinical insights and practical solutions for building mentally healthy workplaces, emphasizing that mental health is everyone's responsibility and support is always available through resources like SADAG's helpline.

You can access SADAG's support portal here:

https://www.sadag.org/#


And reach their support hotline here: 

Crisis helpline: 0800 567

Mental Health help line: 0800 456 789

SMS line: 31393

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Lauren's online course:

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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-19259724 Fri, 29 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200 1311 2 8 bonus false SADAG Lauren Davis Toto Knoblauch Burnout Isn't Just Exhaustion - It's Clinical Depression and Anxiety | with THE CORPORATE BURNOUTS PODCAST Burnout Isn't Just Exhaustion - It's Clinical Depression and Anxiety | with THE CORPORATE BURNOUTS PODCAST Burnout isn't just about being tired - it's a serious mental health condition that mimics depression, anxiety, and even PTSD. In this powerful episode originally aired on Corporate Burnouts, clinical psychologist Lauren Davis joins to reveal what happens beneath the surface of burnout and why we need to take it far more seriously than casual conversation suggests.

Lauren explains that while burnout isn't a clinical diagnosis, its symptoms mirror serious mental health conditions. She breaks down the continuum from mild exhaustion to full-blown burnout, highlighting key signs that go beyond physical fatigue - including mental depletion, inability to focus, decreased productivity, and the emotional toll that makes recovery take 2-5 years, not just a weekend.

The conversation dives into the dangerous cycle where high performers push harder when they notice declining performance, often making burnout worse. Lauren challenges the "resilience" narrative that pushes people to dig deeper and instead advocates for activating the parasympathetic nervous system through micro-pauses and genuine rest.

Key insights include:

  • Why burnout symptoms look like depression, anxiety, and PTSD
  • The difference between exhaustion (rechargeable) and depletion (not)
  • How performance management systems perpetuate burnout through "passion tax"
  • Why mental health days should be proactive, not reactive
  • The mindset shift: "It's just a job" and separating worth from work
  • The courage needed to set boundaries and sit with discomfort

Lauren offers practical strategies for prevention and recovery, emphasizing that true wellbeing requires addressing the underlying templates that connect our self-worth to professional achievement. This episode is essential listening for anyone feeling overwhelmed, overworked, or questioning why their usual strategies aren't working anymore.

Whether you're in early warning signs or deep in burnout territory, Lauren provides the clinical perspective and actionable advice needed to break the cycle and build sustainable work habits that protect your mental health.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, and workplace trauma.


Follow the Corporate Burnouts podcast for more insights on workplace mental health. 

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]]> Burnout isn't just about being tired - it's a serious mental health condition that mimics depression, anxiety, and even PTSD. In this powerful episode originally aired on Corporate Burnouts, clinical psychologist Lauren Davis joins to reveal what happens beneath the surface of burnout and why we need to take it far more seriously than casual conversation suggests.

Lauren explains that while burnout isn't a clinical diagnosis, its symptoms mirror serious mental health conditions. She breaks down the continuum from mild exhaustion to full-blown burnout, highlighting key signs that go beyond physical fatigue - including mental depletion, inability to focus, decreased productivity, and the emotional toll that makes recovery take 2-5 years, not just a weekend.

The conversation dives into the dangerous cycle where high performers push harder when they notice declining performance, often making burnout worse. Lauren challenges the "resilience" narrative that pushes people to dig deeper and instead advocates for activating the parasympathetic nervous system through micro-pauses and genuine rest.

Key insights include:

  • Why burnout symptoms look like depression, anxiety, and PTSD
  • The difference between exhaustion (rechargeable) and depletion (not)
  • How performance management systems perpetuate burnout through "passion tax"
  • Why mental health days should be proactive, not reactive
  • The mindset shift: "It's just a job" and separating worth from work
  • The courage needed to set boundaries and sit with discomfort

Lauren offers practical strategies for prevention and recovery, emphasizing that true wellbeing requires addressing the underlying templates that connect our self-worth to professional achievement. This episode is essential listening for anyone feeling overwhelmed, overworked, or questioning why their usual strategies aren't working anymore.

Whether you're in early warning signs or deep in burnout territory, Lauren provides the clinical perspective and actionable advice needed to break the cycle and build sustainable work habits that protect your mental health.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, and workplace trauma.


Follow the Corporate Burnouts podcast for more insights on workplace mental health. 

Thanks for listening!
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Lauren's online course:

https://www.ljdwellbeing.com/courses/

Free Mental Health Check-in
→ Sign up here to receive a simple yet powerful resource to combat burnout and reclaim your energy.

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Say hi / share a takeaway
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Work with Lauren
→ See how Lauren supports senior leaders and HR professionals in building mentally healthy teams and organisations.

]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-19185710 Fri, 15 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200 3586 2 7 bonus false Our Worth, Our Work, and Why We're So Busy, Really (Lead with your voice) | With REGINA LARKO Our Worth, Our Work, and Why We're So Busy, Really (Lead with your voice) | With REGINA LARKO What if the real obstacle to your success isn't your abilities, but your belief in your worth? In this season 2 special Lauren Davis sits down with Regina Larko to explore the hidden fears that keep high-achieving leaders up at night - the universal question of "Am I good enough?" that persists regardless of titles, accolades, or salary.

With years of experience supporting executives worldwide, Lauren reveals the most common fear people are afraid to voice: the constant anxiety about being "discovered for not knowing what they're doing." They dive deep into the core of imposter syndrome, exploring how we've become trapped in a cycle of external validation where our worth feels precarious and dependent on achievements that can vanish in an instant.

Lauren shares her own journey from burning out as "Superwoman" to embracing two liberating truths: "It's okay to be disagreeable" and "It's okay to be ordinary." These revolutionary concepts challenge our culture's obsession with exceptionalism and help listeners understand why mediocrity isn't failure - it's part of being human.

They explore why fear of failure keeps us from even trying, how our brains misinterpret discomfort as danger, and why the pursuit of comfort actually makes us more stuck. Drawing on insights from psychiatrist Phil Stutz, they discuss the three certainties of life: uncertainty, pain, and hard work - and how embracing these with compassion can unlock our courage.

Listeners will discover practical strategies to separate their worth from their work, learn to sit with uncomfortable emotions instead of running from them, and understand the delicate balance between "doing" and "being" that true leadership requires. Lauren offers gentle nudges to help us show up courageously, including the simple yet profound act of questioning our busyness: "Am I doing this because it's necessary, or because I'm trying to prove something?"

This episode cuts through hustle culture to reveal what truly matters beneath the busy - helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving to build something meaningful find sustainable success without sacrificing their wellbeing. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed by expectations, questioning their path, or ready to drop the cape and lead authentically.

If you've ever felt like you're one mistake away from being found out, or if you're tired of pursuing someone else's definition of success, this conversation will give you the permission to be human and the tools to lead from a place of wholeness rather than striving.

Find Regina Larko:

www.reginalarko.com

or via @regina_larko 

Thanks for listening!
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Lauren's online course:

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Work with Lauren
→ See how Lauren supports senior leaders and HR professionals in building mentally healthy teams and organisations.

]]> What if the real obstacle to your success isn't your abilities, but your belief in your worth? In this season 2 special Lauren Davis sits down with Regina Larko to explore the hidden fears that keep high-achieving leaders up at night - the universal question of "Am I good enough?" that persists regardless of titles, accolades, or salary.

With years of experience supporting executives worldwide, Lauren reveals the most common fear people are afraid to voice: the constant anxiety about being "discovered for not knowing what they're doing." They dive deep into the core of imposter syndrome, exploring how we've become trapped in a cycle of external validation where our worth feels precarious and dependent on achievements that can vanish in an instant.

Lauren shares her own journey from burning out as "Superwoman" to embracing two liberating truths: "It's okay to be disagreeable" and "It's okay to be ordinary." These revolutionary concepts challenge our culture's obsession with exceptionalism and help listeners understand why mediocrity isn't failure - it's part of being human.

They explore why fear of failure keeps us from even trying, how our brains misinterpret discomfort as danger, and why the pursuit of comfort actually makes us more stuck. Drawing on insights from psychiatrist Phil Stutz, they discuss the three certainties of life: uncertainty, pain, and hard work - and how embracing these with compassion can unlock our courage.

Listeners will discover practical strategies to separate their worth from their work, learn to sit with uncomfortable emotions instead of running from them, and understand the delicate balance between "doing" and "being" that true leadership requires. Lauren offers gentle nudges to help us show up courageously, including the simple yet profound act of questioning our busyness: "Am I doing this because it's necessary, or because I'm trying to prove something?"

This episode cuts through hustle culture to reveal what truly matters beneath the busy - helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving to build something meaningful find sustainable success without sacrificing their wellbeing. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed by expectations, questioning their path, or ready to drop the cape and lead authentically.

If you've ever felt like you're one mistake away from being found out, or if you're tired of pursuing someone else's definition of success, this conversation will give you the permission to be human and the tools to lead from a place of wholeness rather than striving.

Find Regina Larko:

www.reginalarko.com

or via @regina_larko 

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Lauren's online course:

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→ See how Lauren supports senior leaders and HR professionals in building mentally healthy teams and organisations.

]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-19110478 Fri, 01 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200 1284 2 6 bonus false Regina Larko Lauren Davis Toto Knoblauch Breaking the Silence on Mental Health with SADAG Breaking the Silence on Mental Health with SADAG In this special PODCASTHON episode, Lauren Davis explores the critical intersection of mental health stigma and access to care. Featuring the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), this episode reveals how 1 in 8 people worldwide live with mental health conditions yet remain trapped in silence due to both internal stigma and systemic barriers to care. Discover how SADAG's innovative work, including their 24-hour crisis line, support groups, and revolutionary "speaking books" that translate mental health education into multiple languages, is creating real change in South Africa and what we can all do to help bridge the gap between "I'm not okay" and accessing help.


You can access SADAG's support portal here:

https://www.sadag.org/#


And reach their support hotline here: 

Crisis helpline: 0800 567

Mental Health help line: 0800 456 789

SMS line: 31393


Podcasthon Website: podcasthon.org - Explore other featured charities

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]]> In this special PODCASTHON episode, Lauren Davis explores the critical intersection of mental health stigma and access to care. Featuring the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), this episode reveals how 1 in 8 people worldwide live with mental health conditions yet remain trapped in silence due to both internal stigma and systemic barriers to care. Discover how SADAG's innovative work, including their 24-hour crisis line, support groups, and revolutionary "speaking books" that translate mental health education into multiple languages, is creating real change in South Africa and what we can all do to help bridge the gap between "I'm not okay" and accessing help.


You can access SADAG's support portal here:

https://www.sadag.org/#


And reach their support hotline here: 

Crisis helpline: 0800 567

Mental Health help line: 0800 456 789

SMS line: 31393


Podcasthon Website: podcasthon.org - Explore other featured charities

Thanks for listening!
If you’re ready to take this further, here are a few ways to connect or go deeper:

Lauren's online course:

https://www.ljdwellbeing.com/courses/

Free Mental Health Check-in
→ Sign up here to receive a simple yet powerful resource to combat burnout and reclaim your energy.

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Say hi / share a takeaway
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Work with Lauren
→ See how Lauren supports senior leaders and HR professionals in building mentally healthy teams and organisations.

]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-18854847 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0200 776 2 5 bonus false SADAG Lauren Davis Toto Knoblauch Caring Without Crumbling: Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in HR and Leadership Caring Without Crumbling: Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in HR and Leadership Burnout and compassion fatigue are reaching crisis levels in HR and leadership roles. In this episode of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis explores the hidden emotional cost of being the person everyone relies on and why caring roles are breaking under the weight of constant demand.

This conversation goes beneath surface level self care to unpack compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and the nervous system toll of people centred work. Lauren explains why self care alone is not enough, how emotional residue builds over time, and what sustainable care actually looks like for HR professionals and leaders.

You will learn:
 • What compassion fatigue really is and why it is not a personal failure
 • Why HR and leaders are uniquely exposed to emotional overload
 • The difference between healthy compassion and self abandonment
 • Why supervision and reflective spaces are professional hygiene
 • How self preservation supports better leadership and decision making

This episode is for HR professionals, senior leaders, people managers, and anyone in a role that requires constant emotional availability.

If you are feeling exhausted, numb, or quietly overwhelmed, this episode offers language, validation, and a way forward.

Links and resources mentioned:
 • Compassion Fatigue Self Assessment
 • Reflective Group Practice for HR
 • Leadership Coaching and Support

Take the Leadership Capacity Questionnaire:
https://form.typeform.com/to/Ig3juEuI

Subscribe to Beneath the Busy for weekly conversations on sustainable leadership, mental health at work, and staying well in high pressure roles.

Thanks for listening!
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Lauren's online course:

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Free Mental Health Check-in
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]]> Burnout and compassion fatigue are reaching crisis levels in HR and leadership roles. In this episode of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis explores the hidden emotional cost of being the person everyone relies on and why caring roles are breaking under the weight of constant demand.

This conversation goes beneath surface level self care to unpack compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and the nervous system toll of people centred work. Lauren explains why self care alone is not enough, how emotional residue builds over time, and what sustainable care actually looks like for HR professionals and leaders.

You will learn:
 • What compassion fatigue really is and why it is not a personal failure
 • Why HR and leaders are uniquely exposed to emotional overload
 • The difference between healthy compassion and self abandonment
 • Why supervision and reflective spaces are professional hygiene
 • How self preservation supports better leadership and decision making

This episode is for HR professionals, senior leaders, people managers, and anyone in a role that requires constant emotional availability.

If you are feeling exhausted, numb, or quietly overwhelmed, this episode offers language, validation, and a way forward.

Links and resources mentioned:
 • Compassion Fatigue Self Assessment
 • Reflective Group Practice for HR
 • Leadership Coaching and Support

Take the Leadership Capacity Questionnaire:
https://form.typeform.com/to/Ig3juEuI

Subscribe to Beneath the Busy for weekly conversations on sustainable leadership, mental health at work, and staying well in high pressure roles.

Thanks for listening!
If you’re ready to take this further, here are a few ways to connect or go deeper:

Lauren's online course:

https://www.ljdwellbeing.com/courses/

Free Mental Health Check-in
→ Sign up here to receive a simple yet powerful resource to combat burnout and reclaim your energy.

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Work with Lauren
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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-18405231 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0200 1111 2 4 full false From Proving to Leading: Why High Performers Burn Out | Productivity Dysmorphia and Self-Worth From Proving to Leading: Why High Performers Burn Out | Productivity Dysmorphia and Self-Worth Why do high achievers struggle to feel “enough” even when they’re performing at their best?


In this episode of Beneath the Busy, Clinical Psychologist & Leadership Coach Lauren Davis explores the proving mindset: the quiet pressure to earn your worth through achievement and the emotional cost of carrying that pressure for years.

Through the story of Zane, a respected senior leader on the edge of burnout, Lauren unpacks how productivity dysmorphia, identity, self-worth, and workplace culture shape the way high performers work… and why so many leaders push themselves past capacity without noticing.

If you’ve ever felt like your accomplishments “don’t count,” or that slowing down would expose you, this episode offers a compassionate and practical way forward.

What you’ll learn:
• What drives the proving mindset
• Why high performers tie worth to output
• How productivity dysmorphia keeps leaders feeling “behind”
• The emotional cost of being “the reliable one”
• Why overperformance often begins in childhood
• How praise can intensify burnout
• Simple tools to shift from proving → leading
• Questions to rebuild a calmer internal foundation

Resources in this episode:
• Proving Mindset Checklist
• Leadership Self-Worth Reflection Prompts
• Productivity Dysmorphia Mini-Guide
• Season 2, Episode 1 – The Resilience Trap
• Season 2, Episode 2 – The Cult of Busyness

A gentle reminder:
You don’t have to perform your way into worthiness.
You are enough.
And you don’t have to do this alone.

Thanks for listening!
If you’re ready to take this further, here are a few ways to connect or go deeper:

Lauren's online course:

https://www.ljdwellbeing.com/courses/

Free Mental Health Check-in
→ Sign up here to receive a simple yet powerful resource to combat burnout and reclaim your energy.

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→ See how Lauren supports senior leaders and HR professionals in building mentally healthy teams and organisations.

]]> Why do high achievers struggle to feel “enough” even when they’re performing at their best?


In this episode of Beneath the Busy, Clinical Psychologist & Leadership Coach Lauren Davis explores the proving mindset: the quiet pressure to earn your worth through achievement and the emotional cost of carrying that pressure for years.

Through the story of Zane, a respected senior leader on the edge of burnout, Lauren unpacks how productivity dysmorphia, identity, self-worth, and workplace culture shape the way high performers work… and why so many leaders push themselves past capacity without noticing.

If you’ve ever felt like your accomplishments “don’t count,” or that slowing down would expose you, this episode offers a compassionate and practical way forward.

What you’ll learn:
• What drives the proving mindset
• Why high performers tie worth to output
• How productivity dysmorphia keeps leaders feeling “behind”
• The emotional cost of being “the reliable one”
• Why overperformance often begins in childhood
• How praise can intensify burnout
• Simple tools to shift from proving → leading
• Questions to rebuild a calmer internal foundation

Resources in this episode:
• Proving Mindset Checklist
• Leadership Self-Worth Reflection Prompts
• Productivity Dysmorphia Mini-Guide
• Season 2, Episode 1 – The Resilience Trap
• Season 2, Episode 2 – The Cult of Busyness

A gentle reminder:
You don’t have to perform your way into worthiness.
You are enough.
And you don’t have to do this alone.

Thanks for listening!
If you’re ready to take this further, here are a few ways to connect or go deeper:

Lauren's online course:

https://www.ljdwellbeing.com/courses/

Free Mental Health Check-in
→ Sign up here to receive a simple yet powerful resource to combat burnout and reclaim your energy.

Join Laurens Newsletter
→ Thoughtful, grounded reflections on navigating workplace pressures, supporting mental health, and leading with impact. Sign up here.

Say hi / share a takeaway
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→ Message Lauren's Team directly here.

Work with Lauren
→ See how Lauren supports senior leaders and HR professionals in building mentally healthy teams and organisations.

]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-18336953 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0200 1024 full false The Cult of Busyness: How High-Performing Leaders Burn Out Without Noticing The Cult of Busyness: How High-Performing Leaders Burn Out Without Noticing Why do so many high-performing leaders feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and strangely unaccomplished, even after incredibly busy days?
In Season 2, Episode 2 of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis explores the hidden psychology behind busyness, burnout, leadership pressure, productivity dysmorphia, and chronic urgency.

You’ll learn:

  • Why busyness has become a status symbol in modern work
  • How leaders mistake motion for momentum
  • The nervous-system impact of “hurry sickness,” “busyness disorder,” and constant pressure
  • Why high performers struggle to slow down
  • How avoidance, fear of failure, and visibility pressures drive overwork
  • The subtle ways burnout builds in leadership roles
  • The critical difference between capacity and capability
  • A practical system to identify “meaningful work” vs “noise”
  • A red/yellow/green audit to protect your highest-value work
  • How leaders and HR can design more humane, sustainable cultures
  • Simple weekly practices to rebuild clarity, calm, and impact

If you’re a leader, HR professional, or high performer who wants to work with more clarity and less chaos, this episode gives you the mindset, language, and tools to reset your rhythm.

Resources Mentioned:

• Red/Yellow/Green Work Audit
• Thinking Time Block Framework
• Daily Review Prompts
• Episode from Season 1: Busy is the New Lazy
• Season 2 Episode 1: The Resilience Trap

Who This Episode Is For

  • Senior leaders
  • Executives & founders
  • HR & People Partners
  • High performers navigating burnout
  • Coaches & wellbeing leads
  • Anyone holding a system together while feeling unsupported

Thanks for listening!
If you’re ready to take this further, here are a few ways to connect or go deeper:

Lauren's online course:

https://www.ljdwellbeing.com/courses/

Free Mental Health Check-in
→ Sign up here to receive a simple yet powerful resource to combat burnout and reclaim your energy.

Join Laurens Newsletter
→ Thoughtful, grounded reflections on navigating workplace pressures, supporting mental health, and leading with impact. Sign up here.

Say hi / share a takeaway
→ Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn.
→ Message Lauren's Team directly here.

Work with Lauren
→ See how Lauren supports senior leaders and HR professionals in building mentally healthy teams and organisations.

]]> Why do so many high-performing leaders feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and strangely unaccomplished, even after incredibly busy days?
In Season 2, Episode 2 of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis explores the hidden psychology behind busyness, burnout, leadership pressure, productivity dysmorphia, and chronic urgency.

You’ll learn:

  • Why busyness has become a status symbol in modern work
  • How leaders mistake motion for momentum
  • The nervous-system impact of “hurry sickness,” “busyness disorder,” and constant pressure
  • Why high performers struggle to slow down
  • How avoidance, fear of failure, and visibility pressures drive overwork
  • The subtle ways burnout builds in leadership roles
  • The critical difference between capacity and capability
  • A practical system to identify “meaningful work” vs “noise”
  • A red/yellow/green audit to protect your highest-value work
  • How leaders and HR can design more humane, sustainable cultures
  • Simple weekly practices to rebuild clarity, calm, and impact

If you’re a leader, HR professional, or high performer who wants to work with more clarity and less chaos, this episode gives you the mindset, language, and tools to reset your rhythm.

Resources Mentioned:

• Red/Yellow/Green Work Audit
• Thinking Time Block Framework
• Daily Review Prompts
• Episode from Season 1: Busy is the New Lazy
• Season 2 Episode 1: The Resilience Trap

Who This Episode Is For

  • Senior leaders
  • Executives & founders
  • HR & People Partners
  • High performers navigating burnout
  • Coaches & wellbeing leads
  • Anyone holding a system together while feeling unsupported

Thanks for listening!
If you’re ready to take this further, here are a few ways to connect or go deeper:

Lauren's online course:

https://www.ljdwellbeing.com/courses/

Free Mental Health Check-in
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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-18298413 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0200 1657 2 2 full false The Leadership Paradox Behind Burnout The Leadership Paradox Behind Burnout In this episode, Lauren Davis unpacks The Leadership Paradox — why today’s leaders operate under Olympic-level expectations with almost no built-in support. We explore the hidden cost of resilience, the emotional labour leaders and HR carry, and how high performance quietly becomes burnout in slow motion.

Through psychological insight and decades of coaching high-performing executives, Lauren reveals why coping isn’t leading, the early signs of leadership burnout, and what it takes to build sustainable capacity in a culture addicted to busyness.

If you’re a leader or HR professional navigating decision fatigue, emotional overload, or the pressure to “hold everything together,” this episode offers a grounding pause and a practical reflection tool to help you check your capacity before burnout checks it for you.


Take the Leadership Capacity Questionnaire: 

https://form.typeform.com/to/Ig3juEuI


What You’ll Learn

  • Why resilience is quietly becoming a liability
  • The difference between coping and leading
  • Signs of leadership burnout and capacity erosion
  • The emotional and psychological load HR carries
  • Why leaders need support structures similar to elite athletes
  • How psychological safety and recovery fuel performance
  • A simple reflection tool to assess your leadership capacity

Key Topics

  • Leadership burnout
  • HR burnout
  • Emotional labour at work
  • High-performance psychology
  • Sustainable leadership
  • Capacity building
  • Resilience vs recovery
  • Leadership mental health
  • Organisational wellbeing
  • Preventing burnout in leaders & HR

Mentioned in This Episode

  • The Leadership Paradox
  • Decision fatigue
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Purpose fatigue
  • The Olympic analogy for leadership
  • Season 1: “Busy Is the New Lazy”
  • Season 2, Episode 4: Caring Without Crumbling (teaser)

Who This Episode Is For

  • Senior leaders
  • Executives & founders
  • HR & People Partners
  • High performers navigating burnout
  • Coaches & wellbeing leads
  • Anyone holding a system together while feeling unsupported

Highlights

  • “Leadership may be the only high-performance role where support isn’t built in.”
  • “We reward depletion and call it dedication.”
  • “Coping isn’t leading — it’s a holding pattern.”
  • “You’d never send an athlete onto a field without support; why send leaders into complex systems alone?”
  • “High performance isn’t built on coping alone — it’s built on support.”

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]]> In this episode, Lauren Davis unpacks The Leadership Paradox — why today’s leaders operate under Olympic-level expectations with almost no built-in support. We explore the hidden cost of resilience, the emotional labour leaders and HR carry, and how high performance quietly becomes burnout in slow motion.

Through psychological insight and decades of coaching high-performing executives, Lauren reveals why coping isn’t leading, the early signs of leadership burnout, and what it takes to build sustainable capacity in a culture addicted to busyness.

If you’re a leader or HR professional navigating decision fatigue, emotional overload, or the pressure to “hold everything together,” this episode offers a grounding pause and a practical reflection tool to help you check your capacity before burnout checks it for you.


Take the Leadership Capacity Questionnaire: 

https://form.typeform.com/to/Ig3juEuI


What You’ll Learn

  • Why resilience is quietly becoming a liability
  • The difference between coping and leading
  • Signs of leadership burnout and capacity erosion
  • The emotional and psychological load HR carries
  • Why leaders need support structures similar to elite athletes
  • How psychological safety and recovery fuel performance
  • A simple reflection tool to assess your leadership capacity

Key Topics

  • Leadership burnout
  • HR burnout
  • Emotional labour at work
  • High-performance psychology
  • Sustainable leadership
  • Capacity building
  • Resilience vs recovery
  • Leadership mental health
  • Organisational wellbeing
  • Preventing burnout in leaders & HR

Mentioned in This Episode

  • The Leadership Paradox
  • Decision fatigue
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Purpose fatigue
  • The Olympic analogy for leadership
  • Season 1: “Busy Is the New Lazy”
  • Season 2, Episode 4: Caring Without Crumbling (teaser)

Who This Episode Is For

  • Senior leaders
  • Executives & founders
  • HR & People Partners
  • High performers navigating burnout
  • Coaches & wellbeing leads
  • Anyone holding a system together while feeling unsupported

Highlights

  • “Leadership may be the only high-performance role where support isn’t built in.”
  • “We reward depletion and call it dedication.”
  • “Coping isn’t leading — it’s a holding pattern.”
  • “You’d never send an athlete onto a field without support; why send leaders into complex systems alone?”
  • “High performance isn’t built on coping alone — it’s built on support.”

Thanks for listening!
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Lauren's online course:

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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-18254596 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0200 545 2 1 full false Episode 10: Work Addiction Explained Episode 10: Work Addiction Explained If rest makes you restless, this episode is for you.

In the Season 1 finale of Beneath the Busy, we look beneath the polished surface of high performance to explore a quietly harmful dynamic: work addiction. It often looks like dedication—but underneath is a loop of anxiety, avoidance, and a relentless need to prove.

You’ll learn:

  • What work addiction is (and isn’t)
  • Why it hides in plain sight—especially in ambitious, high-achieving people
  • How to spot the loop, interrupt it, and begin to step out
  • Why separating your work from your worth is the real work
  • Maya’s story: a real-life example of unhooking from the cycle

This is not a list of hacks. It’s a gentle call to reflect—because you don’t have to quit your job to quit the loop, but you may need to stop earning your self-worth one task at a time.

Download the free Work Addiction Self-Screen & Reflection Guide
Want a nudge when Season 2 goes live in October? Add your name to this form

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]]> If rest makes you restless, this episode is for you.

In the Season 1 finale of Beneath the Busy, we look beneath the polished surface of high performance to explore a quietly harmful dynamic: work addiction. It often looks like dedication—but underneath is a loop of anxiety, avoidance, and a relentless need to prove.

You’ll learn:

  • What work addiction is (and isn’t)
  • Why it hides in plain sight—especially in ambitious, high-achieving people
  • How to spot the loop, interrupt it, and begin to step out
  • Why separating your work from your worth is the real work
  • Maya’s story: a real-life example of unhooking from the cycle

This is not a list of hacks. It’s a gentle call to reflect—because you don’t have to quit your job to quit the loop, but you may need to stop earning your self-worth one task at a time.

Download the free Work Addiction Self-Screen & Reflection Guide
Want a nudge when Season 2 goes live in October? Add your name to this form

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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-17814843 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0200 1661 1 10 full false Behind the Drive: When Anxiety takes the Wheel Behind the Drive: When Anxiety takes the Wheel Anxiety often hides behind high performance, overthinking, and the need to stay in control. In this episode, we unpack what anxiety really is, and what it isn’t. 

You’ll learn:
 – How anxiety hijacks your nervous system
 – Why it can mask itself as productivity or people-pleasing
 – A practical tool to interrupt spirals (the “What If” antidote)
 – And how to work with anxiety, not just fight it

Because the goal isn’t to get rid of anxiety. It’s to understand the role it’s playing behind the scenes.

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]]> Anxiety often hides behind high performance, overthinking, and the need to stay in control. In this episode, we unpack what anxiety really is, and what it isn’t. 

You’ll learn:
 – How anxiety hijacks your nervous system
 – Why it can mask itself as productivity or people-pleasing
 – A practical tool to interrupt spirals (the “What If” antidote)
 – And how to work with anxiety, not just fight it

Because the goal isn’t to get rid of anxiety. It’s to understand the role it’s playing behind the scenes.

Thanks for listening!
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Lauren's online course:

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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-17653801 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0200 1611 1 9 full false Episode 8: WTF: What’s the Feeling? Episode 8: WTF: What’s the Feeling? Most of us were never taught how to feel our feelings; let alone why it matters. In this episode, we explore what emotions are really trying to tell us, how the brain responds to emotional overwhelm, and why “naming it to tame it” is more than just a clever phrase.

You’ll learn:
 – Why emotional suppression backfires
 – How to sit with uncomfortable feelings without spiralling
 – A simple reflection guide to help you tune in, not shut down
 – And how emotional fluency helps you hold better boundaries

 This is not a how-to guide for emotional perfection. It’s a conversation about creating more space, more self-trust, and more choice. One feeling at a time. 

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]]> Most of us were never taught how to feel our feelings; let alone why it matters. In this episode, we explore what emotions are really trying to tell us, how the brain responds to emotional overwhelm, and why “naming it to tame it” is more than just a clever phrase.

You’ll learn:
 – Why emotional suppression backfires
 – How to sit with uncomfortable feelings without spiralling
 – A simple reflection guide to help you tune in, not shut down
 – And how emotional fluency helps you hold better boundaries

 This is not a how-to guide for emotional perfection. It’s a conversation about creating more space, more self-trust, and more choice. One feeling at a time. 

Thanks for listening!
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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-17653762 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0200 1357 1 8 full false Episode 7: Drawing the Line (Part 2): The Art of Setting Boundaries That Hold Episode 7: Drawing the Line (Part 2): The Art of Setting Boundaries That Hold In this follow-up episode of Beneath the Busy, we explore why blurred boundaries are more than just a personal struggle, they’re a systemic issue. 

When leaders can’t say no, burnout becomes the norm.

This is the how episode: how to set boundaries that hold - without guilt, collapse, or disconnection.

Because boundaries aren’t soft skills. They’re survival skills.

Tune in and reclaim your edge.

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]]> In this follow-up episode of Beneath the Busy, we explore why blurred boundaries are more than just a personal struggle, they’re a systemic issue. 

When leaders can’t say no, burnout becomes the norm.

This is the how episode: how to set boundaries that hold - without guilt, collapse, or disconnection.

Because boundaries aren’t soft skills. They’re survival skills.

Tune in and reclaim your edge.

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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-17362852 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0200 1615 full false Episode 6: Drawing the Line (Part 1): Why Boundaries Matter and What Gets in the Way Episode 6: Drawing the Line (Part 1): Why Boundaries Matter and What Gets in the Way Ever said “yes” when your whole body was saying “no”? 

You’re not alone. 

In this episode of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis unpacks why boundaries matter, why people-pleasing keeps us stuck, and how busyness can be a shield that hides our discomfort.

It’s time to step off the resentment loop and start living with more self-respect.

Tune in now and let’s get beneath the busy.

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]]> Ever said “yes” when your whole body was saying “no”? 

You’re not alone. 

In this episode of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis unpacks why boundaries matter, why people-pleasing keeps us stuck, and how busyness can be a shield that hides our discomfort.

It’s time to step off the resentment loop and start living with more self-respect.

Tune in now and let’s get beneath the busy.

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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-17357767 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0200 1245 full false Episode 5: The Discipline Trap: Why Discernment Makes the Difference Episode 5: The Discipline Trap: Why Discernment Makes the Difference We’re told discipline is the key to success, but what if that’s a trap? 

In this episode, Lauren Davis explores a kinder, more sustainable way to care for ourselves: one that's rooted in discernment and honours our humanity rather than turning us into productivity machines.

Tune in to uncover why more force isn’t the answer, and what actually supports sustainable growth.

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]]> We’re told discipline is the key to success, but what if that’s a trap? 

In this episode, Lauren Davis explores a kinder, more sustainable way to care for ourselves: one that's rooted in discernment and honours our humanity rather than turning us into productivity machines.

Tune in to uncover why more force isn’t the answer, and what actually supports sustainable growth.

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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-17357746 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0200 984 full false Episode 4 Moving BEYOND Quick Fixes Episode 4 Moving BEYOND Quick Fixes We’ve all been sold on the quick fixes: drink more water, meditate, exercise, repeat. But why do these things often feel like a temporary bandaid? 

In this episode, I’m unpacking why chasing after temporary solutions won’t get us where we need to go. 

Instead, it’s about small, consistent shifts that rewire our approach to work and life. Forget the checklist mentality. Wellbeing is an ongoing practice. 

I share why we’ve turned self-care into a performance and how taking intentional pauses can rewire your nervous system for the long haul. 

Get ready to rethink your wellness routine and stop the cycle of guilt. Tune in for some serious real talk and actionable insights to create sustainable mental health.

🎧 Listen now.

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]]> We’ve all been sold on the quick fixes: drink more water, meditate, exercise, repeat. But why do these things often feel like a temporary bandaid? 

In this episode, I’m unpacking why chasing after temporary solutions won’t get us where we need to go. 

Instead, it’s about small, consistent shifts that rewire our approach to work and life. Forget the checklist mentality. Wellbeing is an ongoing practice. 

I share why we’ve turned self-care into a performance and how taking intentional pauses can rewire your nervous system for the long haul. 

Get ready to rethink your wellness routine and stop the cycle of guilt. Tune in for some serious real talk and actionable insights to create sustainable mental health.

🎧 Listen now.

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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-17158337 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0200 1568 full false Episode 3 Busy is the New Lazy Episode 3 Busy is the New Lazy Busy is the New Lazy, and it’s costing you.

In this episode of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis invites you to take a breath and get brutally honest: 

Is all that busyness really necessary, or is it just a convenient cover?

We unpack:

  • Why we wear “busy” like a badge of honour
  • The myth of productivity and its hidden emotional cost
  • How staying constantly in motion keeps us disconnected — from ourselves and from what matters
  • And how even the smallest intentional pause can change everything

If you’re tired of the hustle-but-not-alive feeling, this one's for you.

Because maybe the bravest thing you can do today… is stop.

🎧 Listen now.

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]]> Busy is the New Lazy, and it’s costing you.

In this episode of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis invites you to take a breath and get brutally honest: 

Is all that busyness really necessary, or is it just a convenient cover?

We unpack:

  • Why we wear “busy” like a badge of honour
  • The myth of productivity and its hidden emotional cost
  • How staying constantly in motion keeps us disconnected — from ourselves and from what matters
  • And how even the smallest intentional pause can change everything

If you’re tired of the hustle-but-not-alive feeling, this one's for you.

Because maybe the bravest thing you can do today… is stop.

🎧 Listen now.

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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-17158184 Fri, 30 May 2025 06:00:00 +0200 1150 3 full false Episode 2 The History of Exhaustion Episode 2 The History of Exhaustion Exhaustion is a deep-rooted issue that spans centuries, and in this episode, we explore its historical evolution—from ancient Greece to the Protestant Reformation and the Industrial Revolution, right up to the digital age. Why are we so tired, and how did we become addicted to busyness? We dive into the historical and cultural forces that have shaped our modern-day exhaustion and the ironic ways we try to fix it.

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]]> Exhaustion is a deep-rooted issue that spans centuries, and in this episode, we explore its historical evolution—from ancient Greece to the Protestant Reformation and the Industrial Revolution, right up to the digital age. Why are we so tired, and how did we become addicted to busyness? We dive into the historical and cultural forces that have shaped our modern-day exhaustion and the ironic ways we try to fix it.

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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-17036528 Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00 +0200 1252 full false Sneak Peek Episode 2 - The History of Exhaustion Sneak Peek Episode 2 - The History of Exhaustion In this quick preview, we’re diving into the roots of exhaustion—why we're so hooked on being busy, how our cultural history has shaped this obsession, and the paradox of doing more to feel better. Get a glimpse of what's coming in Episode 2, as we explore the history of exhaustion and how it's more than just a modern problem.

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]]> In this quick preview, we’re diving into the roots of exhaustion—why we're so hooked on being busy, how our cultural history has shaped this obsession, and the paradox of doing more to feel better. Get a glimpse of what's coming in Episode 2, as we explore the history of exhaustion and how it's more than just a modern problem.

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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-17036517 Sun, 11 May 2025 12:00:00 +0200 113 full false Episode 1 Demystifying Mental Health Episode 1 Demystifying Mental Health There is still so much stigma around the term Mental Health and yet it’s a vital part of our daily lives. In this episode, we’re breaking down what mental health truly means, why it’s so much more than burnout or resilience, and how you can start checking in with yourself in an honest and grounded way. Whether you’re a leader managing a team, an HR professional trying to create mentally healthy organisations or simply navigating the daily grind, this conversation is for you.

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]]> There is still so much stigma around the term Mental Health and yet it’s a vital part of our daily lives. In this episode, we’re breaking down what mental health truly means, why it’s so much more than burnout or resilience, and how you can start checking in with yourself in an honest and grounded way. Whether you’re a leader managing a team, an HR professional trying to create mentally healthy organisations or simply navigating the daily grind, this conversation is for you.

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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-17036497 Thu, 01 May 2025 09:00:00 +0200 1510 full false Sneak Peek Episode 1 - Demystifying Mental Health Sneak Peek Episode 1 - Demystifying Mental Health In this quick preview of Episode 1 - Demystifying Mental Health, we’re diving into the truth behind mental health. It’s more than just burnout or resilience—it’s about understanding what mental health really is and how to check in with yourself in a grounded, meaningful way. Get a taste of what's to come in this powerful, no-fluff sneak peek.

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]]> In this quick preview of Episode 1 - Demystifying Mental Health, we’re diving into the truth behind mental health. It’s more than just burnout or resilience—it’s about understanding what mental health really is and how to check in with yourself in a grounded, meaningful way. Get a taste of what's to come in this powerful, no-fluff sneak peek.

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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-17036467 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0200 137 full false A Glimpse Beneath the Busy Podcast A Glimpse Beneath the Busy Podcast A Glimpse Beneath the Busy Podcast is your first step into uncovering the space beyond the hustle. In this brief introduction, Lauren Davis gives you a sneak peek into what’s to come—deep conversations that explore the quieter, more meaningful aspects of life, work, and everything in between. Take a moment to pause, breathe, and join us as we peel back the layers of what lies beneath the busy.

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]]> A Glimpse Beneath the Busy Podcast is your first step into uncovering the space beyond the hustle. In this brief introduction, Lauren Davis gives you a sneak peek into what’s to come—deep conversations that explore the quieter, more meaningful aspects of life, work, and everything in between. Take a moment to pause, breathe, and join us as we peel back the layers of what lies beneath the busy.

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]]> Lauren Davis Buzzsprout-17036422 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0200 273 bonus false Trailer: Beneath the Busy Trailer: Beneath the Busy Beneath the Busy — my new podcast — launches on the 1st of May.

After 20+ years of working with CEOs, frontline workers, and everyone in between, I’ve seen the same thing again and again:

We’re all fighting the same battle — the pressure to be always on.

It’s exhausting.

And it’s time we talk about it — really talk about it.

That’s why I created the Beneath the Busy podcast.

To have deeper conversations around mental health at work.

To stop glorifying the grind.

And to come back to what matters.

No long marathon episodes. No mental overload.

Just short, digestible, impactful episodes — every other week.

Let’s not add to the noise.

Let’s go beneath the busy — together.

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]]> Beneath the Busy — my new podcast — launches on the 1st of May.

After 20+ years of working with CEOs, frontline workers, and everyone in between, I’ve seen the same thing again and again:

We’re all fighting the same battle — the pressure to be always on.

It’s exhausting.

And it’s time we talk about it — really talk about it.

That’s why I created the Beneath the Busy podcast.

To have deeper conversations around mental health at work.

To stop glorifying the grind.

And to come back to what matters.

No long marathon episodes. No mental overload.

Just short, digestible, impactful episodes — every other week.

Let’s not add to the noise.

Let’s go beneath the busy — together.

Thanks for listening!
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Lauren's online course:

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