Burnout to Brilliance with Tawny Kross

Reconnecting With Your Body: Understanding Dysmorphia & Disconnection

Many women move through life feeling disconnected from their bodies without fully understanding why. In this episode, I explore the deeper layers of body image, dysmorphia, and the subtle ways disconnection can show up in everyday life. This isn’t just about how we look — it’s about how we relate to our bodies, how we experience ourselves, and how often we override what our body is trying to tell us. We unpack how this disconnection develops, the role of societal and internal pressures, and how it links to burnout and nervous system dysregulation. In this episode, we explore: • What dysmorphia and body disconnection can look like • How disconnection from the body develops over time • The link between body image, control, and burnout • How women learn to override their body’s signals • Gentle ways to begin reconnecting with your body This episode is an invitation to shift from criticism to curiosity — and to begin rebuilding a relationship with your body that feels supportive rather than adversarial. 🤍 Your body isn’t the problem. It’s part of the solution. Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you're holding it all together on the outside while running on empty on the inside? Take the Burnout Quiz [https://www.jacquimeyer.com/burnout-quiz/]

Mindful moments: The Small Pauses That Change Everything

When life feels overwhelming, the idea of making big changes can feel impossible. But what if the shift you need isn’t a complete life overhaul — but small, consistent moments of awareness? In this episode, I introduce the concept of mindful moments — simple, accessible practices that help regulate your nervous system throughout the day. These are not time-consuming rituals or complicated routines. They are small, intentional pauses that create space, calm, and connection in the middle of everyday life. I share examples from my corporate work, including how even something as simple as three conscious breaths can begin to shift your state. In this episode, we explore: • Why small, consistent actions are more powerful than big changes • How mindful moments support nervous system regulation • Practical ways to integrate pauses into your daily routine • The cumulative impact of small shifts over time • How to begin reconnecting with your body If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, this episode will show you that change can begin with something very small. 🌿 One breath. One pause. One moment at a time. To read the blog: Mindful Moments: The Small Pauses That Change Everything [https://www.jacquimeyer.com/mindful-moments-the-small-pauses-that-change-everything/] Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you're holding it all together on the outside while running on empty on the inside? Take the Burnout Quiz [https://www.jacquimeyer.com/burnout-quiz/]

Rest isn't a pause, it's a strategy

So many women have been taught that rest is something we earn. Something we get to once everything is done. But what if that belief is actually one of the reasons we end up burnt out? In this episode, I explore the idea that rest isn’t a reward — it’s a necessary strategy for sustainable living. We look at the hidden beliefs many women carry around productivity, the pressure to keep going, and what really happens when we override our bodies for too long. I also share a personal moment that shifted my perspective on rest, and how I’ve been learning to prioritise it without guilt. In this episode, we explore: • Why rest is often linked to worth and productivity • What happens when we stay in “push through” mode • How burnout develops over time • The role of the nervous system in rest and recovery • Small ways to begin integrating rest into your daily life If you’ve ever felt like you need to earn your rest, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen, reflect, and begin to shift your relationship with rest. To read the blog: Rest isnt a pause its a strategy [https://www.jacquimeyer.com/rest-isnt-a-pause-its-a-strategy/] Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you're holding it all together on the outside while running on empty on the inside? Take the ⁠Burnout Quiz⁠ [https://www.jacquimeyer.com/burnout-quiz/]

Burnout to Brilliance with Tawny Kross

In this episode of Burnout to Brilliance, I’m joined by Dr. Tawny to explore the powerful connection between stress, the nervous system, and women’s health. So many women are running on empty while trying to hold everything together — often unaware of how deeply chronic stress is impacting their bodies. In this conversation, we explore: • How stress shows up physically in women • The long-term effects of survival mode • Why “pushing through” isn’t sustainable • Practical ways to begin supporting your nervous system • What healing can look like when we stop overriding our bodies This episode is grounding, validating, and deeply informative — especially if you’ve ever felt like your body is “failing” you when in reality, it’s trying to protect you. To read the blog: Burnout and Chronic Pain: The over-looked link high-achieving women can't ignore [https://www.jacquimeyer.com/burnout-and-chronic-pain-the-overlooked-link-high-achieving-women-cant-ignore/] Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you're holding it all together on the outside while running on empty on the inside? Take the ⁠⁠Burnout Quiz⁠⁠ [https://www.jacquimeyer.com/burnout-quiz/]

Are you suffering from burnout?

In this episode, we dive into why women tend o experience burnout more frequently than men and I offer some tips for women to avoid burnout. To read the blog: Are you suffering from Burnout? [https://www.jacquimeyer.com/are-you-suffering-from-burnout/] Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you're holding it all together on the outside while running on empty on the inside? Take the ⁠⁠⁠Burnout Quiz⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.jacquimeyer.com/burnout-quiz/]