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Light Up Your Worth The Differences Between Stress, Burnout and Trauma with Stress Management Specialist Avery ThatcherSend us a textIn this episode of 'Light Up Your Worth,' host Debbie welcomes Avery Thatcher, a former ICU registered nurse and stress management specialist. Avery shares her expertise on the impact of acute and chronic stress on the body, explaining the concept of highly sensitive individuals and the difference between stress, burnout, and trauma. They discuss strategies to manage burnout and stress, focusing on achievable self-care practices and understanding emotional intelligence. Avery stresses the importance of tailoring stress management to fit modern stressors and introduces her 'Creating Calm' app designed to help ma...

2025-06-0346 min

Learning From Your World Rethinking Burnout: The Power of Energy Management with Avery ThatcherIn this episode, I talk with Avery Thatcher, burnout specialist and former ICU nurse, about rethinking stress management, recovering from burnout, and building sustainable energy resilience. We discuss: Why managing energy works better than managing stress—and what most strategies get wrong. The four types of energy and how they each lead to burnout. How burnout is shaped by larger societal pressures, not just personal choices. Challenge: At [00:49:22], Avery shares her challenge to rethink your morning routine. Instead of a rigid to-do list, focus on how you wan...

2025-02-0553 min

Retrieving Sanity | Mental Health & Recovery from Addictions and Traumas Navigating the Waters of Burnout with Avery Thatcher In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read speaks with Avery Thatcher, a former ICU nurse turned burnout expert. Avery shares her personal journey through burnout, emphasizing that it is more about energy management than stress management. She discusses the different types of energy—physical, mental, emotional, and fulfillment—and how they relate to burnout. The conversation explores practical strategies for managing burnout and the importance of recognizing and addressing the chaos in our lives. In this conversation, Avery Thatcher and Keegan Read explore the complexities of energy management, particularly for individuals with chronic illnesses. They discuss the impo...

2024-12-2059 min

The Truth About Burnout Functional Medicine and Burnout: Discovering the Roots of Wellness with Dr. Laura MilesIn this episode, Avery sits down with Dr. Laura Miles, a physician who transitioned from a career in ophthalmology to functional medicine after experiencing severe burnout. Dr. Miles shares her personal journey of juggling a demanding career, raising two children, and the eventual realization that she was suffering from burnout—a condition she initially didn't recognize. Dr. Miles delves into the physical and emotional toll burnout took on her, recounting the moment she realized something had to change. She explains how she discovered functional medicine and how it helped her address the root causes of her exhaustion, in...

2024-09-0922 min

The Truth About Burnout Overcoming Burnout: From High Achiever to Empowering Introverts with Serena LowIn this insightful episode, Avery Thatcher engages in a deep conversation with Serena, an advocate for introverts and the host of the Quiet Warrior Podcast. They explore the challenges of high achievers, the emotional turmoil of burnout, and the empowering journey towards self-discovery and authenticity. Serena shares her personal story of navigating societal and familial expectations, the struggles of being a people pleaser, and the pivotal moments that led her to work exclusively with introverts seeking visibility. She offers valuable insights on embracing one's unique path and the importance of micro-actions in sustaining personal growth. Serena Low...

2024-08-2623 min

The Truth About Burnout Navigating Burnout: Family Vision and Energy Management with Joseph & Melissa NearyIn this enlightening episode, host Avery engages in a heartfelt conversation with Joseph and Melissa Neary, the power couple behind the "Emotional Man Podcast." Together, they delve into the complexities of burnout, exploring its deep-seated connection with energy management and the challenges of balancing a high-demand professional life with family responsibilities. Joseph and Melissa, who coach executive families on building resilient family systems, share their personal stories of navigating burnout and how they found their way back to a healthier, more fulfilling life. Episode Highlights: 03:12 - Melissa's Battle with Fluctuating Energy Le...

2024-08-1231 min

The Truth About Burnout Rediscovering Inspiration: Caroline Biesalski’s Journey Through BurnoutIn this compelling episode, host Avery dives into a candid conversation with Caroline, an entrepreneur who shares her personal journey of experiencing burnout and finding her path to recovery and inspiration. Avery, offers insightful perspectives on how burnout is more about energy management than stress management. Together, they explore the nuances of burnout, its signs, and effective strategies for recovery and sustained well-being. Caroline reveals how, after closing her company due to burnout, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery and now hosts a podcast that features inspiring stories, helping others navigate through their own burnout experiences.

2024-07-2918 min

The Truth About Burnout AI Systems and Burnout: Insights from Ana Gonzalez’s Journey to Recovery as a High AchieverIn this episode of "The Truth About Burnout," Avery dives deep into the realities of high achievement and burnout with guest Ana. As an accomplished AI system consultant, dedicated solo parent, and former karate instructor, Ana brings a wealth of diverse experiences to the discussion. Throughout the episode, Ana offers invaluable insights into the pressures of striving for perfection across multiple spheres of life and the detrimental impact it can have on one's well-being. By candidly sharing her own journey, Ana highlights the importance of recognizing the warning signs of burnout and taking proactive steps to address them. From...

2024-07-1517 min

The Truth About Burnout Redefining Success: Embracing Rest and Productivity with Courtney McCarthyIn this episode, Avery and Courtney McCarthy, founder of Loyobo FIT, delve into redefining success by embracing rest and balancing productivity. Courtney, a high achiever from a young age, shares her journey through burnout and recovery. As a business owner who faced the immense challenges of running a brick-and-mortar studio during COVID-19, planning a wedding, and navigating a separation/divorce, Courtney provides a raw and honest perspective on burnout and resilience. Courtney’s story highlights the significant impact of linking self-worth to productivity and the importance of uncoupling this mindset. From working 16-hour days to the...

2024-07-0134 min

The DesignDash Podcast EP 18: Feeling Burnt Out? How to Recognize and Recover with Avery ThatcherThis week, Melissa and I had an eye-opening conversation with Avery Thatcher, a burnout recovery and prevention strategist who has transformed her own life from the depths of burnout to one of balance and fulfillment. Avery’s insights and practical tips are not only powerful but also life-changing. What You’ll Discover: The Four Types of Burnout: Avery breaks down the different kinds of burnout and how to identify them in your own life. Recovery Strategies: Learn simple yet effective methods to regain your energy and prevent burnout from taking over. The Power of Self-Care: Discover how small, consistent practic...

2024-06-2734 min

Confessions of a Terrible Leader S2, Ep. 22: You Think You Know What Burnout Is? Think Again. Feat. Avery Thatcher, Burnout Prevention StrategistAvery Thatcher, a burnout prevention strategist and former ICU nurse, shares her journey from experiencing severe, life-altering burnout to becoming an advocate for energy management. She discusses the impact of high achievement, sensitivity, and people-pleasing on burnout and offers insights into creating a culture of well-being in high-pressure environments. Avery's personal experience and expertise provide valuable lessons for leaders and individuals alike. Links from this episode: https://becomingavery.com/ https://becomingavery.com/creating-calm/ https://becomingavery.com/podcast/ https://becomingavery.com/home/free-resources/take-the-burnout-risk-assessment/ Confessions of a Terrible...

2024-06-1928 min

The Truth About Burnout The High-Stakes World of Hospitality: From Burnout to Balance with Joan HutchinsonOn this episode of The Truth About Burnout podcast, Avery welcomes Joan, a dedicated coach specializing in hospitality who works with independent restaurateurs. Joan identifies strongly as a high achiever, a trait she's carried with her throughout her life, driving her to excel academically and professionally. She shares her passion for helping restaurateurs who often find themselves working grueling 18-hour days, believing that burnout doesn't have to be the norm. Joan's experience during the pandemic as a multi-unit manager is particularly enlightening. She managed both a retail outlet and a restaurant, often finding herself juggling m...

2024-06-1724 min

The Truth About Burnout Unveiling Burnout: a Journey from High Achiever to Wellness Coach with Laura MackIn this episode of The Truth About Burnout, Avery delves deep into the personal journey of Laura Mack, a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and founder of Leaf Wellness Coaching. Laura shares her compelling story of transitioning from a high-pressure corporate career to becoming a passionate advocate for holistic well-being. Through a candid dialogue, Laura recounts pivotal moments in her life that illuminated the toll of her relentless work ethic. From sacrificing family time to experiencing a near-fatal car accident, Laura's journey exposes the detrimental effects of prioritizing work over personal health and fulfillment. Her awakening...

2024-06-0320 min

The Truth About Burnout Identity Grief and Burnout: Avery's StoryIt’s 6:45 am, Christmas morning 2018. I’m finishing up my 12 hour night shift at an ICU I had been working at for about a year. The charge nurse came around to get a final report for how my patient was doing and to get any info that would be helpful for the day-shift team to know. Before I could even start talking she said “Wow, you don’t look well. Go home and get some sleep. I’ll mark you down as sick for your next few shifts. I hope you feel better.” The next hour was a blu...

2024-05-2717 min

The Truth About Burnout Escaping Toxic Work Environments and Recovering from Burnout with Lindsay WhiteIn this episode, Avery dives deep into the topic of burnout with guest Lindsay White, founder of High Voltage Leadership. Lindsay is a sought-after leadership coach, people operations expert, speaker and podcaster who believes that every business, no matter how small, deserves three things - great leadership, an impactful people strategy, and a culture that inspires. As an entrepreneur, working mom, and first-time grandmother, Lindsay understands the challenges of balancing work and life responsibilities. Through her coaching and guidance, she supports female business owners in navigating their personal leadership journeys with a focus on people s...

2024-05-2024 min

The Truth About Burnout Overcoming Burnout: A Journey of Hope and Healing with Joseph ReidIn this deeply personal and poignant episode, Avery engages in a vulnerable conversation with Joseph Reid, founder of Broken People, an international mental health peer support group. Trigger warning: this episode addresses topics such as suicidal ideation and loss due to suicide. Joseph shares his journey of overcoming burnout and finding hope amidst struggles with mental illness, drawing from his own experiences and the tragic loss of a close friend. Joseph Reid loves people. As the driving force behind Broken People, an international beacon of mental health support, he wears many hats, serving as its founder and...

2024-05-0632 min

The Quiet Warrior Podcast with Serena Low 49. The Truth About Burnout (with Avery Thatcher)In this episode of the Quiet Warrior podcast, Avery Thatcher and I delve into the topic of burnout, a condition experienced by many due to chronic stress. Given the tumultuous times we live in and the increasing pace of life and work, how do we stay alert to the signs that we may be suffering from burnout?Avery, a former ICU nurse turned burnout recovery specialist for highly sensitive high achievers, shares insights from her personal journey and professional expertise. Talking Points:The origins of burnout as a re...

2024-05-0529 min

Extraordinary Women Radio Avery Thatcher, Navigating Stress, Burnout, and Self-Care Strategies, Episode 342Today, we’re tackling a topic that all of us have experienced at some time in our lives: burnout. It’s a pervasive issue across all sectors of society, but the good news is, there are simple, actionable steps that you can begin today. To guide us through this process, I’m thrilled to introduce Avery Thatcher. She began her career as an ICU Registered Nurse, where she witnessed firsthand how many of her patients’ severe health issues were linked to chronic stress. Driven by a desire to shift from reactive to proactive care, Avery stepped away from the...

2024-04-2528 min

The Truth About Burnout Navigating Burnout: Insights from Corporate Leadership with Carolyn SworaIn this episode, Avery interviews Carolyn Swora, a seasoned corporate leader turned advocate for trauma-informed leadership. Carolyn shares her journey from being an overachieving high achiever to facing burnout and rediscovering balance in her life. From her love for homework in kindergarten to her four degrees and extensive corporate leadership experience, Carolyn's story is one of ambition, perseverance, and ultimately, self-discovery. She delves into the pivotal moments that led to her burnout, including her husband's terminal illness and her relentless pursuit of career goals while neglecting her emotional well-being. Through therapy and emotional literacy, Carolyn began to unravel the...

2024-04-2228 min

The Truth About Burnout Unveiling the Healing Journey: From Overwhelmed Mom to Intuitive Guide with Leanne MercrediIn this revealing episode, Avery dives deep into the personal journey of Leanne Mercredi, the intuitive medium and owner of Spruce Energy Healing. Leanne shares her transformative path from overwhelmed motherhood to intuitive healing guide. With raw honesty, she reflects on the challenges of raising three sensitive souls amidst the complexities of ADHD, Tourette's syndrome, and autism. Leanne's story sheds light on the pressures of societal expectations and the toll they took on her mental and physical health, leading to burnout and autoimmune arthritis. As the conversation unfolds, Leanne opens up about her healing journey, em...

2024-04-0827 min

The Truth About Burnout Can Rest Truly Transform Your Life? Unlocking the Healing Power of Rest with Elaine MingusIn this episode of The Truth About Burnout, Avery sits down with Elaine Mingus, a homeschooling mother of seven who shares her journey of overcoming burnout and finding peace amidst life's challenges. Elaine candidly discusses her struggles with bulimia and heroin addiction in her 20s, only to have similar issues resurface in her 40s after the excitement of motherhood waned. The conversation delves into the societal pressures that contribute to burnout, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the need for rest and self-care. Throughout the episode, Elaine and Avery explore the myth of perpetual productivity perpetuated b...

2024-03-2524 min

The Inspired Choice Embracing Vulnerability and Personal Growth with Avery ThatcherCaroline Biesalski engages with Avery Thatcher in a conversation that begins with Avery's background, career shift, and personal experience with burnout. They explore how everyday moments and influential people have inspired Avery's journey. The discussion delves into the importance of personal development, openness, and vulnerability. Avery shares insights into her podcasts and their focus areas, highlighting her unique gifts and talents. The episode concludes with a special offer for the audience, inviting them to engage further with Avery's work. Meet Avery Thatcher Canada Website: https://becomingavery.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomingavery/ (0:00) Introduction and guest welcome (0:42) Guest...

2024-03-2013 min

The Truth About Burnout Reclaiming You: Navigating Identity Beyond Fatherhood with Jason McClearyHighlights: Jason's Background and Journey [02:28 - 05:01] Jason shares his background as a husband and father of three children. He talks about how he felt lost in his identity as he became too focused on being a dad and neglecting his own passions. Identity Crisis and Depression [05:01 - 08:32] Jason opens up about his struggles with depression as he questioned if there was more to life than just being a father. He emphasizes the common challenge among men of losing their sense of self amidst th...

2024-03-1125 min

The Truth About Burnout Attachment Styles and the Burnout Epidemic

2024-03-0410 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Ong Namo - Reclaiming YogaYoga has absolutely changed my life, but not solely from the mat based asana practice. However, when I was first introduced to yoga that’s all I knew it to be! Yoga was where you went to feel calm, stretch and maybe get stronger depending on the class that you signed up for. Only after completing my yoga teacher training and teaching for a while did I encounter the complexities of Westernized yoga, which led me to question my role in perpetuating cultural appropriation. As my beloved practice crashed down around me, I was left to navigate the intersection of...

2024-02-2913 min

The Truth About Burnout Reclaiming Serenity: Journey from Panic to Purpose with Jeanne-Mari RetiefIn this episode of "The Truth About Burnout," we delve deep into an inspiring personal transformation journey with our guest, Jeanne-Mari Retief. Jeanne shares her experience of being diagnosed with Panic Disorder, which compelled her to reevaluate her life path and challenge her perspectives on mental illness. We explore her struggles with shame, the impact of a high-achiever mindset, and the significance of establishing a strong support network. Jeanne candidly discusses the relapse she encountered and how she learned to embrace her panic disorder as an integral part of her healing and journey towards self-acceptance. J...

2024-02-2628 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Slow Down You're Doing Fine - Prozac, santosha, and be-ingHave you ever had a moment where it feels like a part of the authentic version of you just fell into place? I just had another moment like that this past week, and it shifted a lot of things for me. All the way from sudoku and jigsaw puzzles on my phone, to how I view mental health medications for myself. In a recent session with my therapist, she told me something which I already have heard a thousand times. She said “Remember you’re a human being not a human doing.” I found...

2024-02-2211 min

The Truth About Burnout Bridging the Generation Gap: Burnout Trends and Strategies for Unified Workforce Well-beingI often get asked if burnout is more prevalent now that it has been in the past. The truth? It depends on how you look at it. Answering this question isn’t as simple as looking at the data and saying “yes” or “no”. There are many contributory factors for burnout that have evolved over time, but there are also changes in our society and the expectations we have for each other. There’s also changes in how we’re raised, the circumstances we’re living in, and how our world is being built to support us…or not. ...

2024-02-1915 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Three Little Birds - The power of changing what if's to even if'sI’m a few weeks into the Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) for my OCD, which I’ve talked about in the last few posts, so if you’re curious what that’s all about check it out here and here. Basically it’s a way to lean into the anxiety, rather than do something to try and calm it or make it go away. Turns out this is especially helpful with OCD because my obsessive thoughts only get more and more intense (and creative) the more I try and make the anxiety go away. It’s been a really int...

2024-02-1510 min

The Truth About Burnout Rocket Science, Fulfillment Burnout, and Unveiling the Truth with Melissa Corley Carter In this episode, Avery opens the door to a unique conversation with a guest who breaks the mold of traditional burnout narratives. Introducing Melissa Corley Carter, a remarkable rocket scientist. The episode teases the intriguing circumstances of Avery and Melissa's initial meeting and introduces Melissa's awe-inspiring achievement of running marathons on every continent, including the challenging terrain of Antarctica. As the host of a stress management podcast, Avery sets the tone by acknowledging the cliché phrase "it's not rocket science" and the irony of speaking to an actual rocket scientist. This intr...

2024-02-1222 min

You Can Do It TOO! Your Restaurant Maven Overcoming Burnout and Optimizing Habits with Avery ThatcherBurnout has become a widespread issue among independent restaurateurs and professionals across various fields. In today's episode, we tackle this epidemic head-on with the help of an expert. Join us in welcoming Avery Thatcher, a former ICU Registered Nurse turned entrepreneur, who has dedicated her career to supporting individuals in reclaiming their energy and optimizing their habits. With over a decade of experience, Avery brings invaluable insights into combating stress and preventing burnout. Avery is the visionary behind the Flow State app and group programs, where she empowers highly sensitive high achievers to navigate the...

2024-02-1133 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Broken & BeautifulIt’s been a few weeks of Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for my OCD - which is the gold standard treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder where you intentionally create opportunities for anxiety and fear to rise up, and then don’t do the compulsion that normally alleviates that fear. The problem was, I was hitting a bit of a roadblock. The good news is that all I had to do was change one word

2024-02-0812 min

The Truth About Burnout Cultivating Balance in a Capitalist World - the four ways capitalism sabotages our well-beingIn the relentless pursuit of success and prosperity, the landscape of work has evolved significantly over the years. In the era of modern capitalism, the concept of a healthy work-life balance seems like an elusive dream for most people. The impacts of capitalism on burnout culture are profound, stretching back to the beginning of the industrial revolution and becoming this seemingly unstoppable freight train in the complex and demanding world we face today. The Historical Unraveling of Work-Life Balance The seeds of burnout culture were sown in the early days of capitalism, as industrialization swept...

2024-02-0510 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Cracking the Code of OverthinkingI know it’s only February and it seems like it’s really early to start thinking about planning a garden, but the truth is in my corner of Canada our growing season is typically really short - like June through the end of August into the beginning of September kind of short. This means that for a more prolific vegetable garden, we have to start planting and growing things inside in the next couple weeks. My mom actually has already started. As I’m sitting here contemplating the piles of seeds, pots and potting mix I have w...

2024-02-0111 min

The Truth About Burnout Thriving Beyond Burnout: A Conversation on Lifestyle Medicine and Personal TransformationIn this episode Avery engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Benita Varnado, affectionately known as Dr. V. Dr. V, a board-certified OBGYN and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, shares her inspiring journey from experiencing burnout to embracing a fulfilling life. The discussion touches upon the parallels between Avery's burnout as an ICU nurse and Dr. V's experience in OBGYN. Dr. V sheds light on her pivotal decision to transition to lifestyle medicine, emphasizing the need for preventive strategies. The creation of her podcast, "Office Visits with Dr. V," becomes a platform to educate women about gynecological health, overall wellness, and...

2024-01-2926 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Dealing with Uncertainty - what it's like living with OCDI came to a realization recently that I thought might be helpful to share because it highlighted one of the sneaky ways we can sabotage ourselves. It’s so sneaky because it feels like we’re really just trusting our own intuition and experience - but really it’s just trying to keep everything the same because, to our nervous system, “the same” is safe. But as I’m learning, living with OCD adds a whole other layer of complexity to everything.

2024-01-2511 min

The Truth About Burnout Beyond Culture: Unveiling Burnout's Impact on Organizational Success

2023-12-1410 min $That\'s a Hard No$

That's a Hard No Finding Your Why & Finding Your No with Avery ThatcherOn today's episode, we sit down with Avery Thatcher, a wellness coach and content creator whose experience with burnout and chronic stress is truly inspirational. Tune in to hear about her incredible journey from her time as an ICU Nurse, how best to handle stress and burnout in your own life, and more.To learn more about Avery and her journey, visit becomingavery.com[00:03:47] Epic burnout experience[00:10:13] Redefining high achievement[00:12:13] Healing through anger and acceptance[00:16:42] Redefining morning routines[00:19:36] Generation gaps and expectations[00:27:16] Jealo...

2023-11-2847 min

The Truth About Burnout Steering Toward Fulfillment: Journey to Career Satisfaction with Anthony KuoToday, we have a fascinating guest on the show who believes that your career is much more than just a shiny resume. Anthony Kuo is a Career Satisfaction Coach with a unique perspective. He graduated from the prestigious NYU Stern School of Business in 2010 and embarked on an eight-year journey through the Fortune 500 corporate world, steadily climbing the ladder. However, Anthony's realization that he was filling his bank account but leaving his soul empty led to a profound transformation. Drawing from his practical corporate experience and training as a Transformational NLP Practitioner, Anthony now guides his clients...

2023-09-1821 min

The Truth About Burnout A High Achiever's Journey to Wellness and Business Success with Pam DeArmonIn this episode of The Truth About Burnout as we engage in a candid conversation with Pam DeArmon, a high-achieving entrepreneur who has navigated the challenges of chronic illness while building her own business. Pam shares her journey, insights, and strategies for managing time, setting boundaries, and thriving as a female entrepreneur, all while dealing with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Pam DeArmon is a homeschooling mom of two who embarked on her design business journey in 2021 after a five-year battle with a fibromyalgia diagnosis. She specializes in helping successful female coaches design coaching and digital course materials...

2023-09-0420 min

The Truth About Burnout Unraveling Financial Stress and Healing from Burnout - A Conversation with Patrice MalloyIn this episode Avery engages in a conversation with Patrice Malloy. Patrice shares her journey of overcoming burnout as a high achiever in the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds. Drawing from her extensive expertise in tax advisory, accounting, and auditing, Patrice discusses the intersection of financial stress and burnout, offering practical strategies for managing money-related stress and cultivating a healthier relationship with finances. You will gain valuable insights into recognizing burnout signs, shifting mindset from scarcity to abundance, and seeking financial empowerment. Patrice Malloy is a certified QuickBooks and Xero Software Pro Advisor, licensed insurance broker, and financial a...

2023-08-2117 min

Life of a Lightworker Podcast E50 - A Conversation With Burnout Recovery Coach Avery ThatcherIn this episode I talk to Avery Thatcher, Avery worked as a ICU Registered Nurse, early in her ICU nursing career, Avery observed how chronic stress led patients to ICU. Shifting from reactive medicine in 2015, she built a business aiding high achievers in countering stress's health effects. Despite following effective methods, Avery faced burnout and chronic illness in 2018. Frustration drove deeper research into personal habits, revealing crucial burnout prevention elements. We talked about; -Discussion of formative experiences and their impact. -Introduction to the concept of serving vs. sabotaging emotions....

2023-08-1050 min

The Truth About Burnout Rising From the Ashes - The physical effects of emotional trauma with Ashlee HoelckLooking for resources to help you recover from burnout and feel less stressed? Go to becomingavery.com to check out our whole free resource library

2023-08-0814 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Stuck in My Head - The Curse of the High AchieverThere are three main hurdles every high achiever has to learn how to overcome if they want to go from overwhelmed and burnt out into that high performance space where they’re truly creating a positive impact and have the energy, health, focus and motivation to get the most out of their life.

2023-08-0310 min

The Truth About Burnout The Dark Side of Productivity: The Curse of the High AchieverThere are three main hurdles every high achiever has to learn how to overcome if they want to go from overwhelmed and burnt out into that high performance space where they’re truly creating a positive impact and have the energy, health, focus and motivation to get the most out of their life.

2023-08-0110 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Good Thing - the secret to the most effective morning routineMorning routines are a hot topic especially in the personal development space. I have a different perspective on them, though, and it all starts with a story of me being on a stage with the rest of my junior high band.

2023-07-2710 min

The Truth About Burnout Decide Your Destiny - Discussing men's mental health with Kyle SpyridesLooking for more resources to help you recover from burnout and prevent it from coming back? Go to becomingavery.com

2023-07-2530 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Like Water Like Earth - creating social change without arguing with a stubborn jackassI usually share the song for this episode at the end, but I am going to switch things up today to help get us on the same page before we get into it. So before you keep going with this, please listen to the song Like Water, Like Earth by Christa Couture and then come back to me.

2023-07-2008 min

The Truth About Burnout Debunking Pop Psychology Unraveling the Truth About Trauma, Stress, and BurnoutThere are a lot of misconceptions about trauma, stress, and burnout being perpetuated by pop psychology on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube - and as a super nerd, former ICU RN with extra certifications in how stress, trauma and burnout impact the body - I wanted to clear things up.

2023-07-1810 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Unfolding - what if you just let go?We fight to “keep it together” because we’re so terrified of falling apart. What will other people think? What will this mean for us? But what is this thing that we’re terrified of? What if by allowing ourselves to fall apart we’re not actually breaking - but unfolding

2023-07-1311 min

The Truth About Burnout Finding a New Path: Healing from the trauma of active duty through film with Tony LugoFeeling burnt out? Check out www.becomingavery.com for lots of free resources to help you recover from burnout and optimize your habits so you can elevate your impact.

2023-07-1123 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Universal Soldier - Why we need to start finding the middle groundWe are constantly being bombarded with questions that divide us, especially with social media and traditional media. But when it comes to things like human rights, religious beliefs and our freedom - do we have to pick a side? My answer? It depends. P.S. the song for this episode is Universal Soldier by Buffy Sainte-Marie

2023-07-0610 min

The Truth About Burnout How to be more productive (without burning yourself out)What would you do with a half hour of extra time each day? If your answer has something to do with sleeping, resting or any kind of activity to take care of yourself - that tells me that you’re likely somewhere on the burnout spectrum that we talked about here. (link to episode 4) If your answer has something to do with getting more things done, then that lets me know that you're likely on the road to burnout as a high achiever. That leads to the ultimate question, doesn’t it? How...

2023-07-0410 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Somebody Like YouIt’s New Year’s Eve and I’m standing on a small stage in a pub holding a bass guitar singing backup on a Keith Urban song with a small group of musicians from the band that I’m in. The crowd is into it, they’re singing along and dancing - everyone, including us, are having a good time. I’ve done this gig for three years in a row, but this time it’s different.

2023-06-2908 min

The Truth About Burnout From Silence to Symphony: The Healing Potential of Music for Introverts with Birgit Livesey Birgit is the creator & host of the Living on the B Side podcast, a place to showcase the power of music through people’s stories. She has been a music lover all her life and in 2018 took the leap to give her passion a voice in the world. Going from introverted teenager in Switzerland to confident Podcast host currently living in Melbourne/Australia, she wants to share her (and others') journey through life with the help of music. When she isn’t on the ‘B Side’, she spends time with her hubby and senior cat Richo, en...

2023-06-2624 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos *Don't* Take Me To ChurchWhile I will fight for your right to continue to practice whatever organized religion you wish to follow - I myself do not agree with organized religion in this episode I'm going to share a few reasons why.

2023-06-2212 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Anchors - How to stop holding yourself backWe have all had moments of deep suffering that have taken something from us, and changed our lives. But there is a point where those moments of suffering become anchors, holding us back from becoming who we were meant to be, living the life we were meant to live. Learning how to release our anchors is essential to our ability to move forward with confidence and grace, and in this episode I share the three steps you can take to make this happen.

2023-06-2213 min

The Truth About Burnout The 4 burnout subtypesAs it is with so many things, burnout is both simple and not simple at the same time. Absolutely you can either be burnt out, or not burnt out - and to be honest that’s where a lot of people end the conversation. But the truth is there are actually four subtypes of burnout and they are related to the four different kinds of energy that we have. You can either be exclusively experiencing one form of burnout, a combination, or a grand slam with all four subtypes. Knowing which subtype or combination of subtypes of bu...

2023-06-2009 min

The Truth About Burnout Canvas of Courage: Unveiling the Power of Art in Overcoming Adversity with Claire and AmaranthiaClaire and Amaranthia are a creative disabled Black mother-daughter duo who develop virtual disability-accessible art shows for BIPOC and LGBT women. Their mission is to help marginalized women and femme creatives gain accessibility and visibility in the arts to facilitate personal healing. The duo is known in their community for their relatively new charitable virtual art event, "Art & Mind." "Art & Mind" collaborates with Brain Arts Org, a non-profit in Boston which supports marginalized artists and creatives. Through documentaries, "Art & Mind" showcases activist artists that utilize various mediums to discuss the importance of art as a healing tool.

2023-06-1232 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Little Miss - letters to my younger selfThe idea for this episode came from a recent episode of Ted Lasso where one of the main characters, Rebecca, is about to do something powerful and scary and huge all at once. And she looks in the mirror before heading out the door and she sees the five year old version of herself smiling back at her. It got me thinking… What would I want the younger version of myself to know? If I could write a letter to the younger versions of me, what would I say? Dear five-year-old me, we ma...

2023-06-0813 min

The Truth About Burnout The Truth About BurnoutBurnout is not only a new trendy buzzword, it’s actually an experience that is becoming more and more common especially after the global pandemic. In fact, according to a recent survey this year, 59% of employees report feeling burned out, which is up from 13.5% just two years ago. But what is burnout? How to know if you’re burned out? What causes to it? And how do we recover? I’m going to be answering all of those questions here.

2023-06-0813 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Fight Outta You - how to stand up each time life knocks you downFeeling down and out, like life's throwing you too many punches? This is for you.

2023-06-0113 min

The Truth About Burnout What to ExpectMy goal for this podcast is to dig down to the deeper truth about burnout, what causes it, what it feels like, and most importantly, how we can recover from burnout and then prevent it from ever happening again. The truth is, it's really difficult to solve a problem using the same mindset that created it in the first place, so on this podcast we also dive into the ancient wisdom of Vedic and Taoist principles to learn how to live intentionally, calmly, and healthfully from a time where burnout wasn't a thing. Tap that subscribe button...

2023-05-2605 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Sun Comes Up - finding hope I didn't even realize I had lostHave you ever had that moment where you suddenly feel like the clouds have parted, the sun in warming your face again and you have some of your hope restored? Hope that you didn't even realize you had lost? That's exactly what happened to me recently and in this week's episode I tell you what happened and give you the perfect song to dance to and help bring out this feeling. Because the hope you’re searching for might be just around the corner like it was for me.

2023-05-2512 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos The War - please keep fighting, I want to meet you somedayTrigger Warning: suicidal ideation, secondary suicide, self-harm, drugs, opioid crisis When it gets dark and all feels too much, please keep fighting for yourself. I want to meet you someday, so don't go anywhere until then. For crisis line information in your country please look here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

2023-05-1812 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Feel Good - how to rekindle enthusiasm for your daily routine

2023-05-1110 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Breathe - how to rescue yourselfAt the beginning of this year, I was getting pretty excited that this would be the year I was going to change my name legally and fully become Avery. But I hesitated, and last night in my journaling session I discovered why.

2023-05-0408 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Looking Too Closely - double standards we hold ourselves toI am the queen of double standards. It’s easy for me to excuse forgetfulness, mistakes, or the harmful words and actions of others and say “well they’re just doing the best they can.” But when it comes to the times that I forget, that I made a mistake, that I said something wrong or hurtful, or that I did something I know I shouldn’t have done - well … I can be terrible to myself. Can you relate?

2023-04-2710 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos You're Going to Be Okay - don't tell me I'm resilient“I don’t know what you’re going through, but I’m sending you some love. I know we don’t know each other, and I know it may not be easy, but I do know you will figure out a way to get through this.” I chose my words very carefully because: number one, I know the power of words and the importance of meaning what you say and saying what you mean. And number two: I hate being told “you’re stronger than you know.” Let me tell you why.

2023-04-2009 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Brave - I have a confessionI have a confession to make. To be honest so far I’ve been playing it safe. Sharing carefully crafted vulnerable stories is a safe space for me. In this episode, though, I’m going to share my opinion on something that might be a bit controversial. And that scares the shit out of me. My inner people pleaser who doesn’t like to rock the boat is not a fan of what I’m about to talk about - but I’m going to do it scared, because that’s what I do.

2023-04-1311 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Let Me Hurt - the only way out is throughI have a lantern tattoo on my right arm, and although it is beautiful, my favorite part is that the glass in the lantern is broken. The little winding cracks in the glass are very intentional and I want to share why.

2023-04-0610 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Lighter Than A Stone - from resentment to acceptanceIn this episode I share a very vulnerable moment of me fully experiencing the loss, grief, shame, guilt and resentment of the effects of having a chronic illness and disability. I share the thing that shifted for me to help me to move forward, as well as the song that inspired the change.

2023-03-3009 min

Tea Time with Bri 260. How to Prevent and Overcome Burnout w/ Avery ThatcherToday I'm so excited to have the amazing Avery Thatcher with us to talk about how to prevent and overcome burnout! Avery Thatcher is a former ICU Registered Nurse who got out of the reactive side of medicine in 2015 and has been helping high achievers reverse the negative health effects of stress and prevent burnout. Using her signature Flow State Framework in her group programs and one-on-one sessions, Avery has guided hundreds of high achievers on how to Recover their energy, Optimize their habits, and Elevate their impact. In this episode, we...

2023-03-2426 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Affirmations - Finding My VoiceDo you have a childhood memory that haunts you? One that keeps you stuck? One that you wish you could move past? In this episode I share one of those childhood memories that had held me back for the majority of my life - and the moment that shattered that unhelpful belief and allowed me to start finding my voice.

2023-03-2308 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Affirmations - finding my voiceDo you have a childhood memory that haunts you? One that keeps you stuck? One that you wish you could move past? In this episode I share one of those childhood memories that had held me back for the majority of my life - and the moment that shattered that unhelpful belief and allowed me to start finding my voice.

2023-03-2308 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Weddings and Funerals - two questions I ask myself every morningIn this episode I share the two questions I ask myself every morning, and the reasons why - along with a beautiful song that reminds me how to have no regrets when I'm at the end of my life.

2023-03-1607 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Weddings and Funerals - two questions I ask myself each morningIn this episode I share the two questions I ask myself every morning, and the reasons why - along with a beautiful song that reminds me how to have no regrets when I'm at the end of my life.

2023-03-1607 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos I Shall Be Free - Finding Everyday MagicHave you ever had a moment in your life that felt sparkly? Magical? In this episode I share a few of those moments with you, as well as the song I use to spark the magic again if I feel I'm getting caught up in the hustle and grind of day-to-day life.

2023-03-0908 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos I Shall Be Free - opening ourselves to sparkly momentsHave you ever had a moment in your life that felt sparkly? Magical? In this episode I share a few of those moments with you, as well as the song I use to spark the magic again if I feel I'm getting caught up in the hustle and grind of day-to-day life.

2023-03-0908 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Leave a Light On - lessons from my biggest mistakeThey say we learn from our mistakes - and this mistake still haunts me. Although I did learn from this mistake, it's what happened afterwards that provided the greater life lesson - and one that I will carry with me forever. Song mentioned in this episode: Leave a Light On by Tom Walker Let's chat! @BecomingAvery

2023-03-0207 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Leave a Light On - the mistake that haunts meThey say we learn from our mistakes - and this mistake still haunts me. Although I did learn from this mistake, it's what happened afterwards that provided the greater life lesson - and one that I will carry with me forever. Song mentioned in this episode: Leave a Light On by Tom Walker Let's chat! @BecomingAvery

2023-03-0207 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Trust Fall - learning how to let go and trustI am the kind of person that can listen to the same song over and over and over - because the sound, the melody and the music perfectly align with how I'm feeling in that moment. Are you like that to? The song that's really resonating right now is called Trustfall by P!nk It really taps into my struggle with letting go - with surrendering and trusting. The truth is my trust has been damaged so many times over my life that it takes a lot of fear-work to be a...

2023-02-2809 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Trust Fall - I hope I'm not the only oneI am the kind of person that can listen to the same song over and over and over - because the sound, the melody and the music perfectly align with how I'm feeling in that moment. Are you like that to? The song that's really resonating right now is called Trustfall by P!nk It really taps into my struggle with letting go - with surrendering and trusting. The truth is my trust has been damaged so many times over my life that it takes a lot of fear-work to be a...

2023-02-2809 min

Inner Stillness Outer Chaos What to expectTwo game-changers for life: Objectivity Music Each episode is going to combine both of those by sharing some of the most pivotal moments in my life along with the piece of music that unlocked my next layer of healing. Thanks for joining me. Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingavery Website: https://becomingavery.com l7Pa8kQFsR2c1riB21sQ

2023-02-1302 min

Caregiver Chronicles Becoming Avery (with special guest Avery Thatcher)In this episode, Sarah speaks with former nurse Avery Thatcher about her work as a caregiver and how burnout influenced her caregiver journey. Burnout Prevention and Recovery for the Highly Sensitive High Achiever (becomingavery.com) Remember, we are affiliated with AngelSense. If you are looking for a GPS tracker to help with a family member who may be an elopement risk, please check out AngelSense at https://www.angelsense.com/?ref=sarahstelmachbrown Check out our sponsor http://www.favor-ct.org Please like share and subscribe to our podcast, also if you...

2023-02-1344 min

Healing Business 59. Managing burnout for HSPs with Avery ThatcherShare your thoughts with us (click here)Eventually, too much stress on your body over a long period of time can cause you to burn out.In this episode, Avery will share her life journey on how she was able to fight burnout and found profound strategies that work best, especially for HSPs.00:00 - Intro04:10 - A lot of known strategies are only band-aid solutions04:35 - Let's talk about Stress Curve05:35 - 3 different stages of stress07:20 - HSPs are more prone to become people pleasers09:10 - An effective...

2023-02-0822 min

Tips for the Transition | The Career Roadmap Reclaim Your Identity by Starting Over with Avery ThatcherDo you attach who you are to what you do for a living? When I was laid off from my last corporate gig, I didn’t know who I was for a while because I was no longer a team leader.Sometimes we need to start over and reinvent ourselves. And many women ask, “who am I now that things have changed?” So, I invited my guest to share her story with you.Avery Thatcher is CEO and founder of the Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Podcast and the Flow State Membership. When she started her career...

2023-01-1147 min

Living on the B Side The incredible moment a song changed her Life...and name!, with Avery ThatcherHas a song every had such a profound impact on your life that it made you change your name? This is a first for me to hear about such a deep and life changing moment induced by a song, which Avery shares so beautifully during our chat. It actually left me a little speechless! You definitely want to hear her story which is closely interwoven with music, from the moment she knew it was time to change her name and all that followed – including how she uses music with her clients today! A li...

2022-11-1035 min

SoulScape My Most Important Messages To The World (Part 2) – Paul D. Lowe & Avery ThatcherOn this episode Paul is joined for the second part of his conversation with Avery Thatcher to talk further about how having a childlike curiosity relates to health KEY TAKEAWAYS When we resist the changes that life throws at us, that’s where our health starts to suffer. It shows up in different ways like stress, burnout, digestive issues, etc. But, when we have curiosity, we’re able to embrace what comes at us. Our bodies don’t like change, at a physiological level. We are built to maintain the status quo – homeostasis is the biological term for...

2022-08-1515 min

SoulScape My Most Important Messages To The World (Part 1)– Paul D. Lowe & Avery ThatcherOn this episode Paul is joined by Avery Thatcher to talk about Avery’s most important message that she wants to impart to the world. KEY TAKEAWAYS It’s about cultivating curiosity. No matter what life throws at you, if you’re able to distance yourself from the emotions and the feelings and come back to a place of curiosity, then you don’t feel stuck and you can explore options of how you can move forward. It’s truly the essence of resilience. We’re exposed to so many bits of information every second and our body has...

2022-07-2816 min

”Playing With Perspective” - The Suspended Animation Podcast Episode 190 - The four keys of unlocking productivity! with Avery ThatcherThe four keys of unlocking productivity! I chat with the fabulous Avery Thatcher - CEO and Founder of the Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Podcast and the Flow State Membership - about her own personal journey, why we are more prone to burnout these days than ever before and the magical four keys of unlocking productivity: Clarity and Alignment, Stress Management, Energy Management & the Four Energy Spheres, Time Management. Avery is nothing short of superb! THIS EPISODE IS JAM-PACKED WITH VALUE AND INSIGHTS WE CAN ALL APPLY! Feel free to get in touch with Avery!

2022-07-1239 min

Tendrils of Grief Grieving the Loss of Who You Used to Be with Avery ThatcherSusan, your host, decided to receive a special guest for today's episode, Avery Thatcher, who is the CEO and founder of the Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Podcast and the Flow State Membership. When she started her career as a Registered Nurse working in the ICU, she noticed that the majority of the reasons people found themselves in the ICU were because of illnesses and diseases that could be linked to chronic stress. She decided to get out of the reactive side of medicine and now helps highly sensitive high achievers prevent burnout and reverse the negative health effects of...

2022-06-2736 min $My Letter isn\'t Scarlet, it\'s Fucking Gold.$

My Letter isn't Scarlet, it's Fucking Gold.87. Discovering her (a)sexuality with Avery ThatcherAvery Thatcher is a former ICU RN who noticed the majority of the reasons people found themselves in the ICU were because of illnesses and diseases linked to chronic stress. She decided to get out of the reactive side of medicine and now helps people prevent burnout and reverse the negative health effects of stress. She believes in the importance of real, raw and vulnerable conversations to normalize our human experience and remind us that we’re not alone in our struggles. Https://becomingavery.com Https://intstagram.com/becomingavery

2022-05-0452 min