By Jayne Morris MCC | Executive Burnout Coach, Founder of Balanceology and Author of Burnout to Brilliance I’ve found myself talking about Paddington Bear recently. He’s been on my mind since I sat down with trauma specialist Dr Susanna Petche to explore the often-overlooked relationship between trauma and burnout. As we talked about adaptation, coping strategies and the invisible load many people carry through life, Paddington appeared in my mind as a metaphor. Most of us kn

Podcast overview In Season 4, Episode 4 of the Burnout to Brilliance Podcast by Balanceology, I’m joined by psychotherapist Kathleen Saxton for a thoughtful and deeply insightful conversation exploring narcissistic relational dynamics, and their often-overlooked connection to stress and burnout. Drawing on both her clinical experience and personal insight, Kathleen brings a nuanced understanding of narcissism as a spectrum, ranging from traits through to diagnosable personali

Podcast insights and professional reflections Podcast overview In Season 4, Episode 3 of the Burnout to Brilliance podcast by Balanceology (formerly the Art of Balance Burnout Podcast) , I’m joined by Pete Mosley for a thoughtful conversation exploring the intersection between quietness, stress and burnout, and why these experiences are so often misunderstood in professional environments. Drawing on insights from his books, including A Leader's Guide to Working with Quiet Pe

Podcast insights and professional reflections Podcast overview In Season 4, Episode 2 of the Burnout to Brilliance podcast by Balanceology (formerly the Art of Balance Burnout Podcast) , I’m joined by Laurence Davies for a conversation exploring the intersection between burnout and suicidal ideation, and why these experiences are too often treated as separate concerns. We discuss how prolonged burnout can affect emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility, and sense of self,

Burnout rarely arrives with a single dramatic moment. More often, it creeps in quietly, through long hours, shrinking space for rest, and the slow erosion of connection. In the first episode of the newly rebranded podcast series Burnout-Free Working, I’m joined by Dr Richard Duggins, whose work over the past two decades has shaped how many of us understand burnout, recovery, and sustainable working. What struck me most in our conversation was Richard’s reframing of resilienc

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