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Enough, the PodcastWhen Love is a Hustle: Healing the Fixer Identity, with Dr Natalie, #93When Love is a Hustle: Healing the Fixer Identity, with Dr Natalie Cawley #93 If you’ve ever over-functioned in a romantic relationship hoping to feel enough, this episode is for you. My guest is Dr Natalie Cawley, psychotherapist, counselling psychologist and author of Just About Coping: A real-life drama from the psychotherapist’s chair. Natalie shares openly about her own challenges with over-giving in her personal relationships, showing that we’re ALL prone to struggles – even therapists! We get into the *real* reason you keep over-giving, and how to finally stop it. Listen out for my own cr...2025-06-1939 min
Enough, the PodcastRewiring the Need to Please: Fawning, Relationships & Enoughness, with Nicole Vignola #92Ever said, “No worries, it’s fine,” when it absolutely wasn’t fine? Or maybe you’ve pushed down your needs and shape-shifted into whoever you thought you needed to be in a particular situation. That’s not kindness. That’s fawning—people-pleasing’s sneakier, brain-based cousin. In this episode, neuroscientist and author of Rewire, Nicole Vignola, joins me for a juicy, no-fluff convo about why we fawn, what’s going on in the brain when we do it, and how to unhook from this exhausting survival pattern. Nicole shares real talk from her own relationships, where sh...2025-05-0853 min
Enough, the PodcastReinventing yourself? Finding Enoughness through the Poet’s Eye, with Donna Ashworth, #91Reinvention often stirs up a storm—self-doubt, not-enoughness, the old habits of perfectionism and overworking. We think we have to earn our way out of stuckness. But what if the answer wasn’t in doing more—but in needing less? What if your enoughness was right there in plain sight, but you’ve been looking for it in the wrong places? This week, I’m joined by the glorious Donna Ashworth: poet, best-selling author, and queen of reinvention. She’s been a music industry exec, a magazine journalist, a business owner (of a children’s play centre) —and through each...2025-04-0357 min
The Ridiculously Human PodcastDr Mandy Lehto, C-Suite Executive Coach and Host of The Enough PodcastMandy Lehto is no ordinary lady. In fact, she has one of the greatest minds out there, and is highly sought after as a top C-Suite Executive Coach. Her authenticity and intellect is what makes her so relatable. From a shiny leotard wearing aerobics teacher in the 80s, to a high flying investment banker, to suffering from burnout in all of her 40s… she walks the talk having experienced the massive highs and lows that life throws at us. Mandy makes you feel seen and heard when you speak with her and...2025-03-201h 18
Enough, the PodcastAchievement Won’t Carry You Through Tough Times, But This Might… Julia Baird #90What actually holds you together when life blindsides you? Maybe it’s a breakup. A diagnosis. Or the crushing weight of everything right now. If you’re wired for hustle, your first instinct might be to work through it—to push harder, achieve more, be exceptional. What if the answer wasn’t in doing more, but in seeing oneself as LESS? Wait, what? Julia Baird—broadcaster, journalist, and bestselling author—gets it. She loves being hyper-productive. But when her world cracked open, she didn’t seek solace in success. Instead, she discovered the power of her shrinking...2025-03-0652 min
Enough, the PodcastThree Marriages, No Children. I Numbed Out with Work & Wine. Dr Melanie Sue Hicks #88 On the outside, Dr Mel Hicks (47) had it all. She's been a global philanthropist for two decades. She’s a published author, keynote speaker, and has travelled to 44 countries. But another failed marriage, and an emergency hysterectomy threw Mel into shame and self-doubt. She was alone again, and she’d never be a mother – and she blamed herself. As a high-achiever and a self-proclaimed “runner” from her problems, Mel dove into her charity work, and drank and partied so she wouldn’t have to face her feelings of not-enoughness. She finally had to confront the big emotions she’d been runn...2025-01-3033 min
Enough, the Podcast"You'll never be enough for your ego." Using the superior wisdom of the senses. Sonia Choquette #87Operating from fear and scarcity means you’re not reading life accurately. The same is true if you’re moving through life guided solely by intellect – head wisdom – ignoring the superior wisdom of the other senses. My guest is spiritual teacher and NYT best-selling author, Sonia Choquette, who shares some practices from her new book, Read Life Accurately. She helps us to tune into our energetic alerts, within ourselves, others, and the places we work and live in. More and more scientific research supports what intuitive practitioners have known all along – that being connected to our bodily sensations, listening to those “...2024-12-0552 min
Enough, the PodcastThe enoughness power tool you didn't know you needed: "Kindfulness" Dr David Hamilton #85You may have heard about the health benefits of being kind. Not only can it lower blood pressure, and boost immunity. It can also positively alter your relationship with yourself, which piqued my interest for those of us who’ve spent decades driving ourselves relentlessly. Is kindfulness a solution to feelings of not-enoughness? Dr David Hamilton is a speaker, columnist, and author of twelve books, including his most recent, The Joy of Actually Giving a F*ck. He’s delivered kindness sessions for Google, Bank of England, the NHS, and many others. In this episode, David...2024-11-0753 min
Enough, the Podcast"I keep getting interrupted at work." COACHING CORNER with Alina Addison #83Welcome to the first ever Coaching Corner episode of Enough, the Podcast. These conversations are shorter and focus on a particular challenge. I hope you find them practical and immediately actionable. Coaching Corner episodes will be interspersed between the usual ones, just to spice things up. This week, the work dilemma is around being interrupted – what can you do when that happens? My guest is fellow coach, Alina Addison, author of The Audacity Spectrum: Leading with Care, Courage and Non-Conformity. We offer up some ideas you can try in those challenging conversations. 1:15 Alina’s key question if you’r...2024-10-1029 min
Enough, the PodcastI perform for millions, but I still feel imposter syndrome (and it's okay). Janette Manrara #82Have you ever wondered if people in the public eye feel bouts of not-enoughness? And if so, how they handle it? Janette Manrara is a former pro dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, a television show watched by 12-18 million people each week. Janette now hosts the TV programme, It Takes Two, and recently published Tiny Dancer, Big World: How to find fulfilment from the inside out. In this conversation, Janette and I discuss her unusual entry into professional dance (her “wiggly career”), her moments of not-enoughness resulting from the rejections along the way, and how she fi...2024-09-2653 min
Enough, the PodcastWhy you're accomplished, overwhelmed & don't feel enough. Dr Emma Seppälä #81In this conversation, Emma and I dig into what’s keeping us “bound”, overwhelmed, and feeling not-enough. We touch on the types of happiness (Emma’s been researching happiness for 20 years) and why a contemplative practice is the foundation of having a more life-affirming relationship with yourself. You’ll hear about how people get “committed to burnout,” and how to break out of what Emma calls the “Matrix” that’s keeping you stuck and exhausted. There’s also a cameo from Dr Anna Lembke, best-selling author of Dopamine Nation, and Stanford professor. Emma and I get into the programs that are running our b...2024-09-1254 min
Enough, the PodcastFeeling meh? How a "pre-mortem" can resurrect your good enoughness. Jodi Wellman #80How many Mondays do you have left? You’re about to find out. Coach and author, Jodi Wellman and I hang out with the Grim Reaper in today’s conversation. We start with a pre-mortem, a pulse check of where you are right now, while you’re still on this side of the lawn. What areas of your life are in the Dead Zone? What teeny tiny steps can you take right now to zhuzh up those parts that are ho-hum? You’ll rate yourself on Jodi’s Astonishingly Alive quadrant and discover if it’s more meaning or fun (or both...2024-08-2947 min
Enough, the PodcastUnresolved feelings of not-enoughness and emotional repression caused my chronic illness. Jen Mann. #78Today's guest is Jen Mann, ex-ballet dancer and co-author of the international best-seller, The Secret Language of the Body. In this conversation we discuss how Jen’s early life contributed to the perfectionism, people-pleasing and self-criticism that would ultimately end in chronic illness that traditional medicine was unable to solve. Frustrated and anxious, Jen started connecting the dots between the mind-body cross-over with the clients she was supporting after her ballet career ended. She pieced together insights on how to heal herself by increasing her vagal tone and somatic experiencing, alongside talk therapy and physio. She shares 3 key tips fo...2024-07-111h 05
Enough, the Podcast"The more I shone, the worse I felt. It was safer to be anxious than angry." Jerry Colonna. #77What are sub-routines? Author, coach, and “CEO Whisperer” Jerry Colonna adopts a term from computer programming, referring to the software that runs under an application, likening this to our belief systems laid down early in life. Jerry uses radical self-inquiry on me (unexpectedly) to probe my belief of “I must be constantly productive to be worthy” – a common sub-routine in high-achievers. Jerry invites us to consider the beliefs we’ve inherited from our ancestors in attempts to belong (as well as the subroutines those ancestors might’ve been running). How might these sub-routines be running under your leadership? We end with Jerry...2024-06-2754 min
Enough, the PodcastHigh-Functioning Anxiety was masking my ADHD & dyslexia. People-pleasing was running my life. Dr Lalitaa Suglani #76What is high-functioning anxiety? Dr Lalitaa Suglani takes us through everything you need to know – how HFA shows up day to day; where it comes from; and what you can do if you think you might have HFA. Dr Suglani is an award-winning psychologist and author of High-Functioning Anxiety: A 5-step guide to calming the inner panic and thriving (Hay House). We get into Dr Lalitaa’s own story of how HFA masked her dyslexia, ADHD, and how perfectionism and people-pleasing were running her life. She shares key actions you can start implementing right away if you recognize HFA in y...2024-06-1341 min
Enough, the PodcastToxic productivity, self-abandonment & regenerative self-care. Tamu Thomas #75 Where did you learn how to be a woman who worked too much? Who modelled it? And if you don’t identify as a woman, stay tuned. The women in your life are likely overwhelmed and constantly doing – this episode will help you to understand why. Tamu Thomas is a former social worker, and now a coach and author of Women Who Work Too Much. In this conversation Tamu and Mandy discuss toxic positivity and self-abandonment, and where these can come from (Tamu shares how she learned to overachieve in her Sierra Leonean family...2024-05-3045 min
Enough, the PodcastI loved my glamorous job, but was diagnosed with Psychological Exhaustion. Rosie Nixon #74Episode 74: Overcoming Psychological Exhaustion, with Rosie Nixon You’re not completely burnt out, or incapacitated by work, but you know that something’s not quite right. Perhaps you’re more tired than usual, or you’re having other niggling signs, but you carry on. These things pass; they always do – until they don’t. That’s what happened to Rosie Nixon, author, coach, and former editor of Hello! magazine, whose career — however covetable and glamorous — was starting to feel too much. Rosie shares the pivotal moment when she knew something had to change. What followed was h...2024-05-0952 min
Enough, the PodcastWomen are often told to speak up & be more confident. What's really going on? Elaine Lin Hering #73Episode 73: Unlearning Silence with Dr. Elaine Lin Hering Have you ever received the feedback to “speak up” at work? Say more in meetings. Turn up the volume. It sounds so easy but speaking up isn’t always that straightforward – or welcomed. Today’s guest is Elaine Lin Hering, author of Unlearning Silence: How to speak your mind, unleash talent and lead with courage. She’s been a lecturer at Harvard Law School, and a Managing Partner at a global leadership development firm. Elaine’s clients have included Nike, Google and Pixar. We deep-dive int...2024-04-2546 min
The PhD Life Raft Podcast'Enoughness' and Managing Your Inner Critic with Mandy LehtoIf you are feeling paralysed by anxiety as to what your supervisor might think of your latest chapter or just doubting whether you are even capable of finishing the PhD at all then this is the episode for you! Mandy Lehto is a reknowned executive coach. After her doctorate she worked in investment banking and has also been a columnist for ‘Psychologies’ magazine as well as contributing to a number of other publications including ‘The Huffington Post and The Times. She now hosts “Enough the Podcast” alongside her private practice. In this episode Man...2024-03-2526 min
Enough, the Podcast"I’m Bored-Out, Not Burned Out." Is it time to try something new? Kristi Turner & Shelley Paxton #71You’ve heard of burnout, but ever heard of bore-out? Apparently, it’s a leading cause of why people leave their jobs. I’m not talking about things feeling a bit drab. I’m talking about the loss of meaning in your work, and the adverse effects this can have on your mental and physical wellbeing. As you become more senior, maybe your days are full of admin, politics, and none of the juicy stuff that used to light you up. In today’s episode you’ll meet Kristi Turner, a former tech CMO, whose work stress was mainly due to bored...2024-03-2142 min
BC's CornerDiscerning What Matters Most • Overcoming Overload with Dr. Mandy LehtoOvercoming Overload: Are the life goals of previous generations attainable? How do you forge a sustainable balance between high productivity and leveling burnout? Is your ambition serving you? Bryan hosts, Dr. Mandy Lehto to explore these questions.Dr. Mandy Lehto is an executive coach and leading voice to senior leaders and high achievers seeking to explore next career steps, navigate transition, or experiencing their own burnout. Her voice has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, FastCompany, and many other notable media outlets. Dr. Lehto is also the host of Enough, the Podcast.2024-03-0840 min
Enough, the PodcastBrave enough to try Authentic Leadership? Erin Hatzikostas #70Do you have BLS? (Beige Leadership Syndrome). I just made that up, but it’s a thing. If you work in corporate, you know the meetings that are soda-cracker dry. The BS buzzwords. The slow death by Power Point. The lack of relatable, inspiring leaders at the top. What gives? Enter Erin Hatzikostas, ex-CEO turned author, TEDx speaker, podcaster and coach-sultant. We talk about how to start practicing authentic leadership, and before you roll your eyes, or think you know what that means, strap in for the ride. This is authenticity as you’ve never experienced it. You’ll leave...2024-02-2940 min
b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck233: How to Find Peace Beyond Perfection with Dr. Mandy Lehto*Replay* Constantly feeling like you are not enough can be an overwhelming and exhausting mental battle. And let’s face it, it’s easy to succumb to the chorus in your head that tells you that what you have or who you are is not enough. So the real question is, is it possible to every truly be fulfilled in this one life you have? This week’s guest is here to tell us how you can start making that shift. Dr. Mandy Lehto is an expert when it comes to helping high-level professionals enhance their performance, leadership capabilities, and ca...2024-02-131h 03b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck233: How to Find Peace Beyond Perfection with Dr. Mandy Lehto*Replay* Constantly feeling like you are not enough can be an overwhelming and exhausting mental battle. And let’s face it, it’s easy to succumb to the chorus in your head that tells you that what you have or who you are is not enough. So the real question is, is it possible to every truly be fulfilled in this one life you have? This week’s guest is here to tell us how you can start making that shift. Dr. Mandy Lehto is an expert when it comes to helping high-level professionals enhance their performance, leadership capabilities, and ca...2024-02-131h 03
Enough, the PodcastStriving got you HERE, but now it'll hold you back. Dr Jeff Spencer #69Dr Jeff Spencer is the man behind more than forty Olympic gold medals, and stellar performances by Tiger Woods, Lance Armstrong, and many other elite performers who are household names. In today’s conversation, you’ll get a sneak peek at some of the techniques Jeff uses with them. Hint, hint – it’s NOT more striving or hyper-focus. You’ll learn to do “Chameleon Eyes”, a process that opens more opportunities and more of your untapped potential. You’ll also learn to shift gears from striving into receivership, and how “resonant recognition” can be a new navigation system in your life. This is e...2024-02-0842 minEnough, the PodcastLanguishing at work? Maybe you’re high net growth. Jenny Blake #67When work isn’t working, it’s easy to question yourself, “Why can’t I hack it? What’s wrong with me?” Maybe you’re feeling stagnant, exhausted, or even burnt out. Is it a capacity issue or are you high net growth? (stay tuned for what that means). I’m in conversation with award-winning author and podcaster, Jenny Blake. During her career at Google, she looked at her management and thought, “I don’t want that job.” If you’re languishing, and can’t see a way forward, what do you do? Jenny offers a refreshing perspective on our obsession with promoti...2023-11-3038 min
The Rising LeaderSustainable Success for the Ambitious Woman with Dr. Mandy Lehto Dr. Mandy Lehto is an executive coach based in London. She works with leaders and high performers to improve their leadership styles and executive presence to transition into senior roles and lead successful, happy teams. She has worked with several well-established companies such as Oracle,HSBC, Smith & Williamson, and Gotshal & Manges. Dr. Mandy joins me today to share her journey to achieve sustainable success as an ambitious woman. She describes the challenges she overcame in her personal and professional life and the pivotal turning point she reached to re...2023-11-0139 minEnough, the Podcast"I quit my big job and now I feel like a loser." Shannon Sedlacek #65Former litigator (and firefighter) Shannon Sedlacek is back by popular demand. She featured in episode 53, one of the most downloaded episodes of the year. She’s back to share what happened to her identity when she was forced to leave her impressive job. She shares how her sense of self shifted so dramatically, that at one point, she didn’t even want to be alive. She also shares the two things that helped her transcend those difficult times. You’ll hear a cameo from a previous guest. You’ll also hear what I learned from a man in burgu...2023-10-2638 min
The Just Bloody Post It PodcastEp. #133: feeling 'enough' with Dr Mandy Lehto @mandylehtoThis time, we're in conversation with exec coach and 'enoughness' expert Dr. Mandy Lehto. She specialises in helping overachievers and perfectionists to confront their not-enough feelings and work towards a happy acceptance that you're as good and capable as anyone else.
We discuss Mandy's wiggly career (though investment banking, parenting and burnout) and
about not knowing what you're doing (in business!)
the subtle art of recognizing one’s audience
and being fine about being right for almost no-one
CONNECT
Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandylehto/
Mandy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...2023-10-2545 minEnough, the PodcastThe Need to Know on Imposter Syndrome #64If you’ve ever downplayed your success at work, felt like you didn’t belong, or attributed your career wins to luck, you’ve likely experienced Imposter Syndrome. Stats show that 70 per cent of us have experienced its wily grip at some stage of our careers. In this fast-paced solo episode I share three key things that might be causing imposter syndrome in your life. We’ll also explore what might be GOOD about it, and what three-step technique you can try when you’re feeling it. I’m also curious if the term itself is outdated (it originated in the 1970s...2023-09-1418 min
Lift-Off With Energizing Results360-Dr Mandy LehtoEpisode Summary
Dr Mandy Lehto is an executive coach for driven leaders whose lives look shiny on the outside, but they're secretly wondering how long they can keep this up.
Who’s your ideal client and what’s the biggest challenge they face?
What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem?
What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue?
What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue?
What’s the one que...2023-09-1318 min
Pivot with Jenny BlakeIs Midlife Messing with Your Enoughness? + Busting Not Enough Scams with Mandy Lehto“Legacy isn’t something you leave, it’s something you live.”These are just some of the wise words from this week’s guest, Mandy Lehto, who shares strategies for letting go of being a hard-o-holic, nexting, navigating mid-career pivots, and busting all manner of other “not enough” scams.More About Mandy: Mandy Lehto is a speaker, writer and coach with a Doctorate from Cambridge University and in her former career she was a director at a global investment bank. Mandy is the host of Enough, the podcast, a show for recovering perfectionists and overachievers. When Mandy isn...2023-09-0351 min
FRIED. The Burnout PodcastMandy Lehto: The 7 Realistic Phases of BurnoutDr. Mandy Lehto was a people pleaser for such a long period of time that she ended up completely disconnected from herself. She found herself snappy and irritable, consistently pushing herself harder and farther beyond the limits of what she could handle. After a scary moment collapsing while boxing, Dr. Lehto realized something was wrong that even the world’s strongest coffee would not be able to fix. Through her burnout recovery journey, Dr. Lehto identified 7 realistic phases of burnout which she uses to guide others through their own burnout recoveries. As a perfectionist and peop...2023-07-301h 03Enough, the PodcastI'm Successful, Middle-Aged & Kinda Bored. Now What? #62You’ve spent decades making sacrifices and pushing yourself towards success. You love the thrill of the chase. But lately you noticed that you’re just not that into it. The bonuses, shiny things and lures of more status and power leave you flat, and you can’t explain it. You’re a little bored, maybe even burnt out. How do you get your spark back? That niggle in your gut is telling you to pay attention, but you’re afraid to listen to it. In this solo episode, I put my coach hat on and offer three invitations to recalib...2023-07-2022 min
Megafest!Ep 36 - Self Compassion Above All Else - Interview with Dr. Mandy LehtoGet ready to be blown away as we introduce an incredible guest on today's episode! Our mutual pal and amazing business coach, Darrah Brustein, introduced me to the remarkable, Dr. Mandy Lehto. I'm honored that Mandy accepted my invitation to join us and share her experiences as a working mom, along with some invaluable tips to prevent burnout.
Dr. Mandy is a former Director at a global investment bank turned executive coach for senior leaders going exploring next career steps, navigating a transition, starting a new role or experiencing their own burnout (although no one would probably...2023-07-0800 min
Better Under Pressure#29 - Dr Mandy Lehto - When Over-Achieving Stops WorkingToday I’m talking to Dr Mandy Lehto, a former investment banker who, as Director at a global investment bank, worked in Fixed Income Sales covering hedge funds and central banks. She has a doctorate from Cambridge University and, since leaving the banking world, has coached senior executive women around the world, as well as becoming a columnist for Psychologies magazine and having work published in the Times, Forbes, Psychology Today and The Huffington Post among others. She’s also the magnificent host of “Enough, The Podcast” for recovering perfectionists and overachievers like her.
In our conversat...2023-06-0857 minEnough, the PodcastI Don’t Want to Die for Work (but I can't stop) Dr David Yudis #59“I just need to get through this project, and then I’ll slow down.” Who knows that lie? You can love your job AND still be exhausted by it. Today I’m talking about the exhaustion during those ultra-intense periods when we push down the red flags from our body. My guest is former Disney executive, Dr David Yudis. Disney is the happiest place on earth. It’s a place with no limits – as he discovered. In his early 40s, David was living the dream in that buzzy, chronically...2023-05-2535 minEnough, the PodcastSelf-Criticism, Judgment & Comparison, Part 2, Katherine Morgan Schafler #58Author and psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler and I dig into self-criticism, judgment, and comparison. I share a real-life scene from a “Wild Woman” retreat, and what a cringey conversation (involving a sarong and hand-held mirror) taught me about how I handle challenging situations. I suspect this will be a useful insight for you too. How do you speak to yourself when you’re WAY out of your comfort zone? If you’re listening to this podcast, I suspect your inner voice ain’t exactly Mary Poppins. If you’re critical of yourself and ot...2023-05-1124 minEnough, the PodcastListen to this if you’re a perfectionist. Katherine Morgan Schafler #57Have we got perfectionism all wrong? Is it something that we need to eradicate? Today’s guest is Katherine Morgan Schafler, psychotherapist, and former on-site therapist at Google. In her new book, The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control, Katherine says we don’t need to “recover” from perfectionism to be happy and successful. We need to learn how to be with it in a way that empowers us. You’ll learn to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy perfectionism (and how to course correct, when it’s the latter). You’ll also learn about the five types of perfectionist...2023-04-2734 minEnough, the PodcastI hate needing so much External Validation, Tracy Yates & Shelley Paxton #56Maybe you’re purchasing status markers, like red-bottomed shoes or the latest gadgets to signal your success (and hey, no judgement! I do it too!) Maybe the title and the pay reaffirm your identity. You tell yourself that “one day” you’ll arrive at a certain paygrade or career milestone, and THEN you won’t need the validation anymore. THEN success will feel different. Less empty and fleeting. Uh huh. I’m in conversation with Shelley Paxton, ex-Chief Marketing Officer of Harley Davidson, and Tracy Yates, ex-CEO of an 8-figure marketing agency, serving brands like Google and Ama...2023-04-1338 minEnough, the Podcast"I’m burned out, but I keep pushing at work." Tatiana Poliakova & Antonia Kirkby #55When you’ve spent years in survival mode at work, your body starts perceiving this as normal. A recent article in Forbes mentions a new profile of burnt-out employees, the ‘engaged-exhausted.’ They continue to function at the highest levels, but inside they’re highly stress and have mixed feelings about their careers. Why do some people continue to push themselves to breaking point? I’m in conversation with Tatiana Poliakova, ex-Managing Director at Nomura, an investment bank. Tatiana was addicted to success and adrenalin, but her body started sending up flares. You’ll also meet Consultant Clinical Neuropsychol...2023-03-3027 minEnough, the Podcast"Who am I without my big, impressive job?" Alina Addison & Lily Gil #54What happens to your sense of self when you leave an important job at an iconic brand? It can feel like a loss of identity when the corporate perks and the business card are gone. There can be grief, relief, and a cocktail of other emotions. In today’s episode, you’ll hear from three women who left big jobs at Nike, Rothschild, and IBM. You’ll hear their unfiltered truths about the discombobulation they faced, and what the mess of figuring out next steps felt like. You’ll also learn some techniques to try if you’re on this journ...2023-03-1625 minEnough, the Podcast"I’m incredibly successful (and I hate my life)." Shannon Sedlacek #53You’ve spent years pursuing a career, and it’s been tough. Then again, so are you. You’re exhausted, and your mental health is fraying. But you can’t even contemplate upending your life now that the money’s good and you’ve got status and titles. Sound familiar? Today’s guest, Shannon Sedlacek, was a litigation attorney whose career looked enviable from the outside. On the inside, she was barely holding it together. She tells her powerful story of (literally) falling off the career ladder, and the insights that bubbled up during her forced reflection time as she recovered...2023-03-0231 minEnough, the PodcastI hid my true self to fit in, because I didn't feel enough. Shermain Melton #52Black. Gay. Christian. Shermain Melton spent much of his life hiding his sexual orientation and not feeling good enough. In this powerful 26-minute episode, you’ll learn how Shermain spent years trying to push down his truth so that he’d fit in. One day he returned home to find his room upside down, bed flipped, drawers turned out, and he knew his truth was out. Shermain faced his biggest fear (tune in to hear how it went!) Learn how he took the powerful lessons of owning who he was, including his fears and vulnerabilities, and how he l...2023-02-1626 minEnough, the PodcastWhy Visibility Can Feel So Difficult #51Why is it so hard to put yourself out there? – especially if you’re prone to feelings of imposter syndrome and perfectionism. Before I share some tips and tricks from today’s expert, let’s go deeper on what might be influencing your feelings around visibility. What social, cultural, and familial aspects might be at play? This bit was a game-changer for me. You too, I hope! Then I invite Darrah Brustein, business coach and strategist, to get radically practical. She shares some techniques you can action right away at work. If you’re new her...2023-02-0224 min
b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck184: Overachiever, How to Stop Nexting and Be Enough with Dr. Mandy LehtoConstantly feeling like you’re not enough can be an overwhelming and exhausting mental battle. And let’s face it, it’s easy to succumb to the chorus in your head that tells you that what you have or who you are is not enough. So the real question is, is it possible to ever truly be fulfilled in this one life you have? This week’s guest is here to tell us how you can start making that shift. Dr. Mandy Lehto is an expert when it comes to helping high-level professionals enhance their performance, leadership capabilities, and career p...2023-01-241h 01b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck184: Overachiever, How to Stop Nexting and Be Enough with Dr. Mandy LehtoConstantly feeling like you’re not enough can be an overwhelming and exhausting mental battle. And let’s face it, it’s easy to succumb to the chorus in your head that tells you that what you have or who you are is not enough. So the real question is, is it possible to ever truly be fulfilled in this one life you have? This week’s guest is here to tell us how you can start making that shift. Dr. Mandy Lehto is an expert when it comes to helping high-level professionals enhance their performance, leadership capabilities, and career p...2023-01-241h 01Enough, the PodcastOur wisdom of 2022, Christmas Cracker Edition. Darrah Brustein #49Today’s guest is Darrah Brustein, a coach and business strategist who has interviewed the likes of Seth Godin, Bobbi Brown, Adam Grant, Jen Sincero, and Shaquille O’Neal. She’s also one of my coaches! We do the conversational equivalent of the Christmas Cracker, a festive custom in Britain, dating back to Victorian times. A modern-day cracker usually contains a ridiculous paper hat, a corny joke, and something useful, like a key ring, or dice. Darrah and I share our wisdom of 2022 – a learning with “bang,” something useful we’ve onboarded or purc...2022-12-2234 minEnough, the PodcastI collapsed of exhaustion in front of my kids. Here's what I changed. Paden Hughes #48You dream of reconnecting with the things you once loved. Erm, what were those things again? For years, it’s been all about work, and managing an array of things and other people. You’ve all but disappeared. You’re busy and getting busier. Something’s got to give, and you’re afraid it might be you. That’s what happened to today’s guest, Paden Hughes. She was a CEO navigating the pandemic, with two small kids in tow. She shares how she went from face planting of exhaustion and burnout on her kitchen floor, to creating a...2022-12-0834 minEnough, the PodcastHigh Functioning Anxiety. What I'm masking under high-performance. Charlotte Fowles #47You’re an overachiever. Maybe you’re often referred to as a badass. Everyone’s in awe of how much you get done, and how in control of life you seem to be – and admittedly, that admiration feels good. In fact, you live for it. What almost nobody knows is that you’re fizzling with anxiety, up at night ruminating on things, quick to anger, and you struggle to relax. We’re discussing High Functioning Anxiety (HFA). It’s not an officially recognized diagnosis, because the person continues to function – quite well, in fact. That doesn’t mean the struggles...2022-11-2430 minEnough, the PodcastHandling push-back when you start setting boundaries #45You’re setting more boundaries. You’re using your voice more than ever before. Something’s rising inside of you. But setting boundaries and standing in your power challenges existing dynamics – meaning not everyone’s going to be delighted by your new-found voice. How do we build that inner robustness as we start speaking more of our truth? — especially with the inevitable criticism, conflict and occasional meanness that’ll happen. How do we start building our capacity to hold not being liked or agreed with? — especially if this is what you’ve been encouraged to do sinc...2022-10-2714 minEnough, the PodcastThree Fears Perfectionists Have. Michaela Thomas #43Are you scared of being “ordinary”? — as if that relegates you to the dull, low-achieving, not-living-life-to-the full bucket. Or maybe you’re afraid of failing, so you only do things you’re already good at. You’d love to take more risks, but only if you don’t look bad. Or maybe you’re scared of really shining bright, because that would mean you’re a bit full of yourself. So, you dim your light and play it safe. If any of these conundrums have you nodding, you’re in the right place. I’m doing a Q&A with a...2022-09-2938 minEnough, the PodcastYour body holds unfelt feelings. How to unclench. Dominique Antiglio #41Do you ever notice that you’re completely clenched up? As in, your neck has gone missing. Your jaw is a vice grip. What IS it about the neck and jaw area? And I’m curious if this part of the body might be particularly “clenchy” for people with tendencies towards perfectionism and people pleasing. Is this area a proverbial lint trap for all the things we don’t say, for fear of confrontation or being disliked? My guest for this exploration is Dominique Antiglio, an acclaimed Sophrologist, best-selling author of “The Life-Changing Power of Sophr...2022-09-0129 minEnough, the PodcastWhat to do when you're wired but tired. Sarah Norrad #32You push yourself too hard, too regularly, for too long. You’re use harsh inner self-talk to motivate yourself because, hey, it works and feels familiar. You’re incredibly successful, but you’re tired. Like bone tired. You secretly wonder how long this can go on…But you don’t think about it much, because day after day, you’re sucked into the vortex of your diary. Today’s highly practical episode is about how you can learn to better regulate your stressed-out mind and body. You’ll learn about why stress gets stuck in the body, l...2022-04-0734 minEnough, the PodcastMy Boss at Nike was a Bully. Mental health, self-doubt, and re-finding enoughness. Megan Carle #31How does a confident, highly experienced senior executive end up in a hotel room, laying in the bathtub all night, fully clothed, having dragged the desk behind the door because she’s sure someone’s coming to hurt or kill her? This episode is about what it’s like working for a boss who’s a bully — and the effects that can have on our self-esteem, feelings of enoughness, and on our mental and physical health. Today’s guest, Megan Carle, who had a 30-year career at Nike — her last role being the Head of Basketball for...2022-03-2437 minEnough, the PodcastEpisode 30: How to stop living a life deferred, with Dr Shoshana GarfieldTrigger Warning: This episode makes reference to severe childhood trauma Perfectionism is a typical addiction pattern, says today’s guest, Dr Shoshana Garfield. The pattern goes like this: If I can just do or get (fill in the blank with your chosen item or accomplishment), THEN I’ll be happy. Or at least less unhappy. The tragedy is that the fix, once achieved, never truly satisfies. It’s a moving target. Sound familiar? In this episode, you’ll learn how to start extricating yourself from the addiction pattern that’s obscuring...2022-03-1034 min
Living in Alignment ⓖHow to walk towards enoughness with Mandy LehtoIf the word not enough frequently pops up in your inner dialogue: not smart, not cool, not strong, not pretty, not successful enough ...then this episode is for you. Today’s guest, Dr Mandy Lehto, walks us through the journey of enoughness and shares a tool kit to remove blockers and build up enoughness . Mandy is an expert on high performance, especially in private equity, investment banking, law, and tech. Her clients are senior executives around the world who are looking to get more out of their leadership --and their lives. Mandy has a Doctorate from Cam...2022-03-0734 min
Trauma Hiders Club PodcastFrom Fitting In to Belonging with Dr. Mandy LehtoDr. Mandy Lehto is an executive coach and corporate trainer. Over the past 13 years, Mandy has dedicated herself to supporting high achievers who are ready to redefine success. She is a writer who has written for—and been featured in—publications such as The Sunday Times, Psychology Today, The Huffington Post, and CNBC, among many others. She previously worked as the Director of the international investment bank Dresdner Kleinwort and a corporate image and personal branding consultant for CMB Image before shifting her focus to championing people. She received her Master’s degree from the University of Guelph and comple...2022-02-2445 minTrauma Hiders Club PodcastFrom Fitting In to Belonging with Dr. Mandy LehtoDr. Mandy Lehto is an executive coach and corporate trainer. Over the past 13 years, Mandy has dedicated herself to supporting high achievers who are ready to redefine success. She is a writer who has written for—and been featured in—publications such as The Sunday Times, Psychology Today, The Huffington Post, and CNBC, among many others. She previously worked as the Director of the international investment bank, Dresdner Kleinwort, and a corporate image and personal branding consultant for CMB Image before shifting her focus to championing people. She received her Master’s degree from the University of Guelph and comple...2021-12-1645 minEnough, the PodcastEpisode 22: I Do This Every Morning, with Mandy LehtoIn this 13-minute episode, I share a mini practice that’s having mega impact so far. Instead of waiting till I’d mastered it, I’m sharing now, as I’m experimenting myself. It’s a simple, free thing I do every morning, and – for me anyway – the timing of it is key. If you’re shedding old habits too, and are feeling a bit discombobulated in the meantime, GREAT! Coming off autopilot with old, ingrained habits and beliefs can have that wonky-fying effect. This technique can help. Do I regularly forget to do this? Yep. Do I...2021-12-0912 minEnough, the PodcastEpisode 21: The List of Sh*t That Made Me (mostly)Accept my Enoughness, with Mandy LehtoLet’s talk wakeup calls. Maybe it was an illness. Or a divorce. What’s on your list of (probably ghastly) moments that made you question your BS beliefs of not-enoughness and start to LIVE? Sometimes growth is all fluffy bunnies and harp music. But mostly, face palms and ugly crying are involved. Today’s theme was inspired by Farida D, a gender researcher and poet. Her Instagram profile pic is a phrase: “The List of Sh*t that Made Me A Feminist.” Her “List of Sh*t” got me thinking about some of...2021-11-1113 minEnough, the PodcastEpisode 19: Shifting Nice Guy Conditioning, with Mark SilvermanMark Silverman seemed to have it all – the career, the family, the car, the home. He was the squeaky-clean guy who everybody loved. The reality was different… Mark’s chronic people-pleasing and nice-guy-ness were learned behaviours that allowed him to stuff down trauma and fear of confrontation. Eventually, he couldn’t uphold his golden boy status, and his perfect life imploded. How did Mark come out the other side of sex addiction, shame and suicidal thoughts? How did he reconcile the complexity of himself? Join us and find out. 2021-10-2829 minEnough, the PodcastEpisode 17: The Good Enough Mother, with Dr. Sophie BrockI’m not a good enough mother. Ever said this to yourself? Hang on a minute. Good enough according to whom? Your friends? Your own mother? Someone you follow on social media? Good Housekeeping magazine? In this episode, I want to bust some of the supermom beliefs that you might be depleting and flagellating yourself with. Spoiler alert: The standards you’re holding yourself to are ridiculously high – and they’re probably not even YOUR standards. Ready to blow up some exhausting, outdated beliefs? *Mandy rubs palms and smiles mischievously* Cue Dr...2021-10-1434 min
Full Body F*ck YesThe Mindf*ckery of Perfectionism and How to Quit with Dr. Mandy LehtoDr. Mandy Lehto is an expert on high performance, especially in private equity, investment banking, law, and tech. Her clients are senior executives around the world who are looking to get more out of their leadership -- and their lives. They’re often seeking a promotion, more leadership confidence, or insights on the next career steps. They’re seeking an experienced coach with IQ and EQ, who’ll mess with their thinking. High-level leaders describe working with Mandy as provocative, challenging, and uncomfortable. But they say, “I trust you.” Her clients include Rothschild, Bulgari, Weil, Gotshal & Manges...2021-09-211h 06
Full Body F*ck YesThe Mindf*ckery of Perfectionism and How to Quit with Dr. Mandy LehtoDr. Mandy Lehto is an expert on high performance, especially in private equity, investment banking, law, and tech. Her clients are senior executives around the world who are looking to get more out of their leadership -- and their lives. They’re often seeking a promotion, more leadership confidence, or insights on the next career steps. They’re seeking an experienced coach with IQ and EQ, who’ll mess with their thinking. High-level leaders describe working with Mandy as provocative, challenging, and uncomfortable. But they say, “I trust you.” Her clients include Rothschild, Bulgari, Weil, Gotshal & Manges...2021-09-211h 06Enough, the PodcastEpisode 12: Stripping Down & Becoming More Real, with Shelley PaxtonPsst…listen up. You might think that successful folks who appear smugly (nay, gloriously) comfortable in their own skin, have somehow either: By-passed the squinchy not-enoughness that the rest of us stew in; OR Have found the holy grail, the tidy ten-step plan to free themselves from their supposed inadequacy. If you’ve ever scratched your head and wondered, “Hmm, how does someone actually ‘do the inner work?’”, today’s episode is a peek behind the curtain. Enoughness isn’t bestowed on us. It’s something we choose, sometimes moment by moment. It’s how we create ourselves...2021-09-0946 minEnough, the PodcastIntroducing: Enough, the PodcastHi (*waves frantically*). I’m Dr Mandy Lehto, a personal coach and recovering overachiever. I made this podcast because I (literally) got sick of feeling like I constantly needed to hustle for my worth. Nothing I achieved ever felt good enough – like now, I can finally rest, and stop being such a jerk to myself. I’m sharing the tools, insights, books, methods, and experts that I consulted as I left behind people-pleasing, over-functioning and burnout. Why? Because it might make YOU feel less alone. You’ll hear from various helpers, healers and experts, offering insights on handling overwhelm, limiting...2021-06-2202 min
MoxieCastEpisode 46: Shifting Sucky Beliefs, with David Taylor-KlausThis is the final episode of MoxieCast! (sniff, sniff). I'm closing out this series of nourishing, soulful conversations with David Taylor-Klaus, coach and author of Mindset Mondays: 52 Ways to REWIRE Your Thinking and Transform Your Life. I have something new in the hopper! Please stay subscribed and watch this space! On today's episode, David and I talk about some really practical ways to: Shift our beliefs to fulfil our potential; approach problem solving in a juicy new way; and how we can quit being hardholics, already. Not...2021-01-1924 min
The SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayDr. Mandy Lehto: Part 2This week's episode features writer, speaker and coach Dr. Mandy Lehto. We'll be discussing how we can make 2021 our most creative and productive year to date. Mandy spends much of her time empowering people with the tools and courage to live their lives with more purpose and authenticity, so if you're dreaming big for next year, this is the episode for you! Mandy's work has featured in The Sunday Times, Psychology Today, the Huffington Post, eFinancial News, Top Santé and CNBC. She also writes columns for Psychologies magazine and hosts her own podcast, The Moxiecast. ...2021-01-1247 minThe SoundSpring Podcast: Guided Musical Journeys With Creative Musicians of TodayDr. Mandy Lehto: Part 1This week's episode features writer, speaker and coach Dr. Mandy Lehto. We'll be discussing how we can make 2021 our most creative and productive year to date. Mandy spends much of her time empowering people with the tools and courage to live their lives with more purpose and authenticity, so if you're dreaming big for next year, this is the episode for you! Mandy's work has featured in The Sunday Times, Psychology Today, the Huffington Post, eFinancial News, Top Santé and CNBC. She also writes columns for Psychologies magazine and hosts her own podcast, The Moxiecast. ...2021-01-0137 min
Pause Purpose PlayPerfectionism, overachieving and not feeling good enough, with Mandy LehtoIn this powerfully vulnerable and honest episode with Mandy Lehto, we explore the ongoing journey of healing from overachieving and not feeling good enough. Mandy shared her own experience of this work in progress, of trying to no longer base her worth on achievements and praise, and instead on feeling worthy for being who she is, imperfections and all. We explore the signs that her body was saying no to more striving, as well as the wake up call she couldn’t ignore. We finish by thinking about how imperfect people are more likeable and get a deeper connection wi...2020-11-2653 minMoxieCastEpisode 45: 3 Ways to Handle a Bosshole, with Parissa BehniaBecause duct tape isn't an option...I've created an episode to help you handle a challenging boss. Today's guest is Parissa Behnia, formerly a challenging boss herself, who now specialises in working with what she calls 3D leaders (difficult, dismissive and divisive). She shares three strategies for you to try next time you're about to lose your shiitake at work. Learn... Why labels and name calling can strain communication (okay, okay...begrudgingly letting go of the term 'bosshole') How empathy can be a game-changer How having a few key interventions in your...2020-10-1927 min
The Virtual Campfire's PodcastThe Paradox of Overachieving and Fulfillment with Mandy Lehto Dr. Mandy Lehto is a writer, coach, and corporate trainer. She helps clients find peace, purpose, and more authenticity in life as well as help them display power through quiet confidence and kindness. Before she went full-time as a coach, Mandy worked for an international investment bank in London. Much of her wisdom on finance and coaching hail from obtaining her PhD from Cambridge University and her skills as a corporate image advisor. Mandy joins me today to share how overachieving helped her fin...2020-10-1937 minMoxieCastEpisode 44: A Created Life, with Danusia Malina-DerbenExcuses are always available. And yet there are people who just go for it in life. They have a spark about them. A knack of creating a big, juicy life, not just reacting to a never-ending to-do list. Danusia Malina-Derben, is one such woman. She's an entrepreneur, academic, and organizational behavior and development expert. Oh, and she's a mum of ten. She's also the host of the School for Mothers and School for Fathers podcasts, and the author of two forthcoming books in 2021. I asked Danusia to share about being brave a...2020-10-0754 min
The Unwritten Rules of Women's LeadershipTransforming the Overachiever & Finding Your Inner Champion with Dr. Mandy LehtoMandy Lehto, PhD., is a writer, speaker, and executive coach. She has been featured on and has written for several media brands and magazines such as the Sunday Times, Psychology Today, Psychologies Magazine, The Huffington Post, and CNBC. A former director for a global investment bank, Mandy works with high-achieving women and organizations to help them redefine what it means to be successful. In addition to her work as a coach and speaker, Mandy also hosts the podcast, MoxieCast, and is currently writing her first book, “Enough: One Woman’s Journey to Be Less and Be More.” Mandy...2020-05-2138 min
Parents Who Think#81: NORM - Mandy LehtoIs this the perfect opportunity to think outside of the NORM? Mandy Lehto, coach and corporate trainer, joins me for an episode all about coping with a time that’s totally NOT normal, and using it to get clearer. We get into: - Devotion // Discipline - People pleasing - “Bouncing back” “In the rush to return to normal use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to.” Dave Hollis Read the full show notes over on our website >> https://www.schoolformothers.com/podcast_sfm/81-norm-mandy-lehto/2020-04-2953 minMoxieCastEpisode 43: How to Lead From Behind, with Kelly WendorfAs the world grapples with Covid-19, deep presence and the ability to create a sense of calm and groundedness feel more important than ever in leadership. I'm not just talking about VIP's in the business world. I'm talking about self-leadership too. Today's guest says a leader is someone entrusted with holding the heart of an endeavour or a family. It's someone who inspires us "to hold each other well." (I mean, how beautiful is that?) Kelly Wendorf is a coach, mother, spiritual mentor and founding partner of Equus, an 11-acre experiential learning & discovery c...2020-04-2800 minMoxieCastEpisode 42: How to Receive, with April BoydEver run yourself ragged hosting a party, and yet DECLINED offers of help (while seething silently)? Or maybe you agreed to watch a friend's gaggle of unruly kids for the weekend (while your own bandwidth and energy were already non-existent), and yet declined her offer to reciprocate next weekend. You have a huge portal for giving, and a teeny pinhole for receiving. Sound familiar? And if so, what the heck is going on there? Today's guest, April Boyd, a psychotherapist, says not receiving can be a way of protecting you...2020-04-0800 minMoxieCastEpisode 41: How to get into your body, with Alexis ArtinEver feel like your relationship with pleasure, sensuality and the feminine is a bit of a Rubik’s cube? For years, I heard the phrase “get out of your head and into your body,” and never really understood it. I mean, duh, where else would I be? I clearly had a lot to learn… Today’s guest is Alexis Artin, owner of a globally renowned female empowerment company who’s on a mission to help women connect with their bodies. Before you do a U-turn Gents, this episode isn’t just for women. There’s some re...2020-04-0800 minMoxieCastEpisode 040: How Not to be a Jerk to YourselfHow would life change if you could shift your relationship with the negative voice in your head? Submit to it less. Lighten up a little. Do what you want anyway, even if the voice threatens you with public humiliation and epic cringey-ness. Honestly, we can be such dicks to ourselves. If you're as sick of that as I am, grab your mug of something hot and hit . Suzy Reading - author, coach, and champion of all things self-care-related - is back on the show by popular demand. Listen to our popular previous episode, "...2020-01-2900 minThe Ridiculously Human PodcastMandy Lehto, Business and Executive Coach, Writer, Speaker, Podcast Host and Recovering OverachieverBusiness and Executive Coach. Writer. Speaker. ex-Investment Banker. PhD Historian. Podcast Host. Gentle Soul. Mother. Recovering Overachiever. Life is pretty much one big experiment if you really think about it. Somehow, miraculously we are all plonked into this world when we are born and have to figure things out from day one. Sure, you are provided with parents and meet other people along the way who are going to influence and mentor you. However, for the most part, we are on this magical experimental journey taking each moment as it comes. Our guest this week, M...2020-01-081h 55MoxieCastEpisode 39: Soulbbatical, with Shelley Paxton"Is this all there is?" Maybe you've asked yourself that question after achieving something - a promotion, a degree, a level of success - that you were convinced would fulfil you. And when you get there, it feels kinda meh, empty even. Then there's the guilt about how you're feeling, when, to the outside world, you've MADE IT, baby. It's depressing, yet alienating (I mean who'd complain at having your embarrassment of riches, hey?) So you shut up, and suck it up. That's what makes it the head screw of...2019-12-2900 minMoxieCastEpisode 38: How not to fear failure, with Dr Erin BakerToday's guest craves failure (not chocolate like the rest of us). Most people will run a mile to avoid failing and looking bad, lest folks point and laugh. Not Dr. Erin Baker. She's a leadership coach with a PhD in social psychology. In her previous career, Erin held senior roles at Microsoft and Facebook (READ: lots of pressure to perform and get things right). With a big brain and a stellar career, you might find yourself thinking, "Say what?" if I told you that Erin was terrified of failing. Or...2019-11-1300 minMoxieCast037: Work Re-Boot: Wisdom from Harriet MinterI first met Harriet Minter when she was giving a talk at the Festival of Doers this summer. One of her lines stuck with me as she described her career path: "Proceed until apprehended." I knew straightaway that I wanted her on the podcast. Harriet is a woman who understands that if you want something, no one is coming to present the object (person/job/opportunity) to you on a silver platter. There's no Harry Potter wand involved, no booming Charlton Heston voice from the clouds permissioning you to go for it...2019-09-1800 min
The Calmer You PodcastEp 61. Overachieving, perfectionism and living life juicy with Mandy Lehto Mandy Lehto PhD is a brilliant coach, speaker, writer, and champion of high achievers eager to trade the hustle for something more sane – and satisfying. Her work blends academic research with intuitive, heartfelt guidance. We discuss:-How we use achievement to buy enoughness-Overcoming over-achieving -Why perfectionism can be used as an ‘escape' from anxiety -Mandy shares her favourite practical tools for more calm and confidence -Living life more juicyFind Mandy Lehto here on her w...2019-06-1738 minMoxieCast036: The Wolf Connection, with Teo AlferoWolves don't go around worrying about how many wolf things they got done today. They're into being, not doing. They're not over-identified with their output. They also don't cling to old hurts forever. They remember, but they move on. For these and other reasons, wolves are brilliant teachers for humankind. And if we want to continue as a sustainable civilisation, we urgently need their help, says today's guest. Teo Alfero is an author, spiritual teacher and owner of Wolf Connection, an educational sanctuary and wilderness retreat centre in California. ...2019-06-0100 minMoxieCast035: The Brick Wall of Burnout, with Susi HatelyToday we're talking adrenal fatigue and burnout with Susi Hately, yoga teacher, burnout expert, and registered kinesiologist. Though she's knowledgeable and friendly, she says her burnout clients don't seek her out willingly. In fact, she's often a last resort. Many of her clients are driven, successful people in their 40s and 50s who have hit the wall. They've pushed through symptoms like brain fog, non-restorative sleep, digestive issues and constant exhaustion. They've come because they've tried all the usual crutches - more caffeine, more exercise, more carbs - and nothing works.2019-04-2900 minMoxieCast034: Slow Down & Stop Lying to Yourself, with Mark SilvermanYou lie to yourself. We all do. You do things you don't really want to do, then resent it. Agreeing to things (especially if they're far in the future), means you don't hurt someone's feelings in the moment. You get to avoid the awkward conversation where you say 'No.' Then the occasion comes and you face palm, asking yourself, 'Why did I say yes to this?' Because you lied to yourself! You avoided momentary discomfort. That's one reason your diary is over-full. But it's more...2019-02-1900 minMoxieCast033: Allowing Ourselves To Be Seen, with Monique DeBoseIn 2016, singer-songwriter Monique DeBose was diagnosed with a tumour. She did something deeply creative after that. She dialogued with it. She asked what it wanted to teach her. It replied, "You need to be expressing authentically in a way that really has you be fulfilled.” So she asked herself, “What am I really not saying in the world that I need to be saying? And what am I afraid to say, but feel the need to say?” This year, Monique released two creative projects, both edgy and highly...2018-12-2100 minMoxieCast032: Taming your Mind Monsters, with Hazel GaleYou can't achieve your way to self worth. You can't force the squinchy part of yourself into submission - the part that feels weak and less-than and shameful. You can't exercise it into oblivion, or smother it with success or any other form of doing. You can't hide it behind shiny things. Not for long, anyway. It's an inside job. Ask Hazel Gale. She's a former world-champion boxer and kick boxer who drove herself to breaking point, ignoring the physical signs that she was burning out. She n...2018-11-1000 minMoxieCast031: Cultivating Bounce-back-ability, with James ShoneI'm fascinated by resilience, particularly how some people demonstrate extraordinary bounce-back-ability, and humour even, when something devastating happens. Maybe it's a redundancy or a medical diagnosis. Maybe a long-term relationship breaks up. You know those people who thrive in spite of their challenging circumstances? They have every reason to become jaded and cynical. Instead they're insightful. Funny. Wise like Yoda. How do they do that? Meet today's guest, James Shone. At 39 years old, James was at the pinnacle of his career. He'd just received a prestigious Headship at a school and w...2018-10-2100 minMoxieCast030: Succeed at Habit Change, with Dr. Heather McKee"I'm giving up caffeine," you say, all gung-ho and fist pumps. Then 4pm strikes and you've got an axe in your head, or so it feels. You're standing at the coffee bar, eyes like spirographs, remembering your promise to give up your afternoon espresso with two sugars. "Tomorrow. I promise I'll start tomorrow..." And if it's not coffee, maybe it's starting the gym, or cutting the insidious habit of checking your phone 500 times a day. Why is it so darn hard to change a habit, even if we feel i...2018-10-0500 minMoxieCast029: How to Start a Conversation with Absolutely Anyone (Without Feeling like a Nugget), with Karen BakerYou walk into a social event where you don't know anyone. Everyone's mingling - everyone but you. You're at the buffet, scoffing vol-au-vents, holding your plastic glass of pee-warm chardonnay. You glance around, wiping crumbs from your lapels. Nope. Still no one you recognise. You look at your watch, wondering how long to subject yourself to this low-grade humiliation. The temptation to pull out your phone is intense. It'd make you feel like less of a plonker. Five more minutes, you tell yourself. So you stand awkwardly next to the potted plant, reading the fire...2018-07-1400 minMoxieCast028: Stepping into Our Greatness, with Sarah McVanelSocial media is full of memes encouraging us to "be ourselves," and to "be authentic." That could be the least helpful advice ever. How do we do that? What does it even mean? Enter Sarah McVanel, today's guest. Sarah had a wake-up call when her son had a mental health crisis and ended up on antidepressants. She left her job and simplified the family's affluent lifestyle to focus on her son's recovery. This challenge helped to crystallise Sarah's own greatness, and a new career was born... Nowadays, Sarah helps others to re...2018-06-2300 min