In this episode, Jodie shares her personal experiences with burnout, discussing its definition, symptoms, and the societal pressures that contribute to it, particularly for women. The conversation explores the cycle of burnout and recovery, the importance of self-care, and practical tips for preventing burnout in both personal and professional settings. Jodie emphasizes the need for systemic change in workplaces to support mental health and well-being.

Takeaways

Burnout is a cycle that can lead to hospitalization.

Recognizing the signs of burnout is crucial for recovery.

Self-care practices, like finding a 'third place', are essential.

Women often bear a greater mental load, contributing to burnout.

Stress can manifest physically, leading to various health issues.

Taking breaks and scheduling reflection time can improve productivity.

Cortisol levels can indicate stress and burnout.

It's important to set boundaries and say no to prevent burnout.

Changing the environment is key to managing burnout.

Burnout is a long journey that requires patience and self-compassion.

Titles

Back from the Brink of Burnout

Understanding the Cycle of Burnout

sound bites

"Burnout feels like a Badge of Honour."

"Your nervous system's fucked."

"The answer isn't to become more resilient."

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Burnout: A Personal Journey

09:11 The Cycle of Burnout and Recovery

18:03 Finding Your Third Place: The Importance of Self-Care

26:49 The Impact of Stress on Women: A Societal Perspective

39:44 Practical Tips for Preventing Burnout

What actually is leadership — and why does it feel so misunderstood?

In this episode of Lipstick, Laughs & Leadership, Emma and Jodes strip leadership back to what really matters, beyond job titles, hierarchies and outdated corporate ideals.

We unpack the difference between being a manager and being a leader, and why so many people don’t leave jobs — they leave managers. Drawing on real experiences, we share examples of leaders we’ve encountered over the years: the inspiring, the ineffective, and everything in between, and reflect on the behaviours that had the biggest impact (good and bad).

We explore what great leadership looks like now, the traits that genuinely build trust and followership, and why leadership today is far less about control and authority and far more about connection, clarity and credibility. This is an honest conversation about human‑centred leadership, the responsibility that comes with influence, and how leadership shows up in everyday moments — not just in boardrooms.

No buzzwords. No corporate performance. Just a real, thoughtful conversation about leadership as it’s actually lived.

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Welcome to Lipstick, Laughter & Leadership — a leadership podcast for women who want to lead well, live fully and stop pretending everything’s fine when it isn’t.

Lipstick, Laughs & Leadership is the podcast where real women talk real leadership without the corporate BS. Hosted by Emma and Jodie, two experienced executive coaches and leadership development consultants who’ve lived the highs, the mess, and everything in between, this is an honest, down‑to‑earth conversation from the sofa. Expect laughter, straight‑talk, and meaningful discussions about confidence, influence, wellbeing, burnout, ambition, and leading in a world that wasn’t always built for women like us. No jargon, no fluff, just relatable stories, practical insights, and leadership lessons that actually stick.

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In this first official episode of Lipstick, Laughs & Leadership we start with exploring confidence. Where does it come from? How do you get it? Can you fake it till you make it?

With hula hoops and ghyll scrambling as the backdrop, along with some stories of their own, Emma & Jodes discuss how to step into your own confidence and some top tips to make it happen.

Welcome to Lipstick, Laughter & Leadership — a leadership podcast for women who want to lead well, live fully and stop pretending everything’s fine when it isn’t.

Lipstick, Laughs & Leadership is the podcast where real women talk real leadership without the corporate BS. Hosted by Emma and Jodie, two experienced executive coaches and leadership development consultants who’ve lived the highs, the mess, and everything in between, this is an honest, down‑to‑earth conversation from the sofa. Expect laughter, straight‑talk, and meaningful discussions about confidence, influence, wellbeing, burnout, ambition, and leading in a world that wasn’t always built for women like us. No jargon, no fluff, just relatable stories, practical insights, and leadership lessons that actually stick.

Subscribe for honest conversations about leadership, wellbeing, confidence and creating success that doesn’t cost you your health.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.