In this everyday burnout conversation, I sit down to chat with Josh Connolly.

Josh and I explore breathwork's role in helping us unlock profound emotional release and gain a deeper connection with the self—all crucial steps on the path to personal growth.

Josh shines a spotlight on the relentless pursuit of fulfilment in our consumerist society, which teams with the Western world’s chase for external gratification—something that often leads us to step closer to burnout. His insights into creating a sanctuary of inner security through self-awareness and breathwork illuminate the true and urgent need for the level of self-care we ALL need as we live in this fast-paced world.

We discuss the importance of addressing the root causes of emotional avoidance and the wisdom of tuning into our body's signals. Josh helps us unwrap the intricate connections between our formative years and the patterns we carry into adulthood.

More about Josh:

Josh is a prominent mental health advocate recognised for his impactful presence in social and digital media.

He’s a certified Breathwork Coach who guides individuals to gain deeper insights into their own selves and helps them to work through the trauma of toxic parent relationships.

Josh actively conducts resilience workshops for local schools and large international corporate companies. He also serves as a passionate ambassador for Nacoa, a UK national charity dedicated to supporting children affected by their parents' alcohol consumption.

Josh has supported countless people through Inner You, a six-week online course focusing on breathwork's power. He also runs his online community group, Breathing Space.

Josh co-hosts the 115 Miles Podcast, a fortnightly podcast about life, work, culture, and the reality of living in today’s complex world.

His debut book, It’s Them, Not You, will be released with Penguin in July 2024 for the UK and August 2024 for North America. For all those who pre-order, Josh is hosting an exclusive mini-online retreat on July 14th, 2024.

Josh’s website

Josh Pre-order book link

Josh’s Instagram

Inner You program information

Josh’s link for an on-demand free breathwork for emotional release

Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a rough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, remember YOU matter, so please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance tailored for you.

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In this everyday burnout conversation, I share an incredible chat with Holistic Transformational Coach Nick Edgar.

This beautifully raw and candid conversation is a true testament to the power of vulnerability and the strength that comes from embracing all aspects and the dualities of our life journeys.

Nick Edgar, a coach and former professional footballer, joins me for a heart-to-heart on how he transformed his relentless pursuit of external validation into a journey of self-compassion and emotional agility.

From the challenges of childhood expectations to the complexities of finding an identity in a life after football, Nick opens up about the courage it takes to confront the stories we've written about ourselves and why those narratives need to be rewritten with kindness.

We discuss the significance of vulnerable struggles, the societal pressure to mask our imperfections, and the liberation found in acknowledging failure as a crucial part of growth.

Nick's insights on setting personal boundaries and the healing power of supportive communities that listen without judgment remind us that gentleness in the face of adversity isn't just an act of self-care—it's an act of defiance against a culture that equates busyness with worth.

More about Nick

Nick Edgar is a trauma-informed Holistic Transformational Coach, NLP, Hypnotherapy, and breathwork practitioner and co-founder of the wellbeing organisation The 3E Space.

Nick identifies as a highly sensitive guy and a recovering people-pleaser. He coaches people globally, supporting his clients in breaking free of people-pleasing in meaningful ways.

His work with The 3E Space helps organisations and businesses develop effective cultures, emotional agility, and burnout prevention.

Nick is a freelance facilitator for Equation, a Nottingham-based Domestic Abuse Charity, and with InCourage, facilitating men’s retreat weekends.

He hosts The Sunday Space, a monthly men’s group, and you can enjoy listening to him most Wednesday evenings as a panellist on BBC Midlands Local Radio’s Circle of Men talk show, hosted by Arun Verma.

You’ll also find Nick supporting Josh Connolly as an affiliate coach and facilitator in delivering Inner You - an online group healing programme and live breathwork.

Find Nick at:

Nick’s Instagram
Nick's website
www.the3espace.com

Mentioned in this episode:

The Compassionate Mind: A New Approach to Life's Challenges by Paul Gilbert

Josh Connolly's website & Inner You Program
Josh Connolly's Instagram @josh_ffw

The Circle of Men is every Wednesday at 8 pm on BBC Midlands Local Radio hosted by Arun Verma

Nick is a facilitator for @_incourage_ men’s retreats

Nick is a facilitator in schools for @equationorg charity

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In this everyday burnout conversation, I sit down to chat with Karolyne LaFortune, owner of EmbodiPole Sensual Arts.

When Karolyne first discovered pole dancing, little did she know it would become her sanctuary and means of profound self-discovery.

Her initial pole focus was a fitness-focused mindset propelled by the masculine energy of ambition, action, drive, and strength. However, when her life changed with the pandemic, pregnancy, and becoming a mum to two young children, this orchestrated a fascinating shift towards her focusing now on the feminine forces—a space of receptivity, emotion, and presence. Karolyne shares how this transition allowed her to tap into her body's intuition, slow down, and embark on a holistic growth and healing path.

As the conversation progresses, we explore the dynamic interplay of masculine and feminine energies within pole dancing and how it mirrors that balance necessary in life, contributing to our overall well-being and interpersonal relationships.
Karolyne helps us contemplate the equilibrium of self-care and self-love, reminding us of how vital it is to listen to our bodies and trust our intuition, especially when the world seems to push us to our limits.

Learn more about Karolyne:

EmbodiPole Sensual Arts website

EmbodiPole Instagram

Karolyne’s Instagram

Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a rough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, remember YOU matter, so please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance tailored for you.

Please like, comment and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen. I truly appreciate your feedback and support, as it helps these fab conversations reach a little further.

Fancy a little more burnout chat? Let's continue the conversation.

Find me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

Check out my latest work and discover how you can work one-to-one with me to tackle your burnout at flictaylor.com