Burnout Isn’t Inevitable: Stop Pushing Through with Dr. Hayley D Quinn

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In this deeply validating episode of Growing Tall Poppies: Thrive After Trauma, Dr. Nat Green welcomes back Dr. Hayley D Quinn—mindset & wellbeing coach, speaker, author, host of Welcome to Self, and former clinical psychologist/past president of Compassionate Mind Australia.

Hayley opens up about:

• Her decision to leave psychology registration and go all-in on coaching, speaking, and writing
• How a late ADHD & autism diagnosis (at 52) reframed decades of “pushing through” and perfectionism
• The truth about burnout—why you can’t “work your way out of it,” why prevention is kinder (and cheaper) than recovery, and how to front-load self-care before busy seasons
• Practical systems for a neurodivergent-friendly life: daily self-check-ins, colour-coded calendars, hydration & meal supports, and outsourcing that protects energy
• Why self-compassion is the engine of sustainable success (including insights from Compassion Focused Therapy and the “share from the scar, not the wound” principle)
• The power—and limits—of lived experience in coaching, and how to stay ethical and safe in the “wild west” of the industry
• Designing a values-aligned life on the coast, rebuilding identity post-career pivot, and celebrating milestones (including 100+ podcast episodes on Welcome to Self)

We also celebrate Hayley’s new book From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion: A Compassionate Guide to Creating a Thriving Life—pre-orders open 18 November with special bonuses for wait-listers, and publication early February (perfect timing to “be your own Valentine” and rebuild your relationship with yourself).

You’ll learn:

• How A simple daily check-in changes everything
• How to spot the signs of smouldering stress before it becomes a fire
• Setting Boundaries for “urgent” requests (that protect you and still serve)
• Why front-loading self-care makes busy seasons survivable
• How receiving help can be an act of compassion—for you and for others

Links & Resources

• Dr. Hayley D Quinn – Website: drhayleydquinn.com
• Podcast: Welcome to Self
• Book: From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion – Pre-orders open 18 Nov; publishes early Feb (Book waitlist & pre-orders)
• Website
• Welcome To Self Podcast
• Free Resource
• Welcome to Self®: Time to Thrive Group Coaching
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be deemed or treated as psychological treatment or to replace the need for psychological treatment.