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Why I Got Burnt Out From Caring Too Much: Compassion Fatigue | Becky Felstead | The Resource Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1961297/fan_mail/new] What happens when you care too much for too long? In this deeply honest solo episode, Becky Feldstead opens up about compassion fatigue, emotional burnout, trauma exposure, and the invisible toll of constantly witnessing pain — both online and in real life. From working in mental health and suicide prevention to hearing devastating stories through podcasting, workplace advocacy, and speaking engagements, Becky shares the moment she realized she had hit breaking point… and why she stepped away from her podcast for an entire year. This conversation explores: *  Compassion fatigue and emotional overwhelm  *  The impact of social media and constant exposure to trauma  *  Burnout in helpers, empaths, caregivers, leaders & advocates  *  Losing hope in the world — and how to find your way back  *  The emotional weight of “being the strong one”  *  Why protecting your mental health matters  *  Practical ways to refill your own cup  This is a powerful conversation for anyone who feels emotionally exhausted, numb, overwhelmed, or deeply affected by the state of the world. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying everyone else’s pain… this episode is for you. 👋 About Becky Felstead | The Resource Podcast host Becky launched The Resource Podcast during the FIFO Inquiry to spark real talk about culture, mental health, and the hard stuff no one wants to touch. Think truth bombs, tough convos, and healing with humour. Now she’s back, flipping the script again.  After 40 episodes and 15,000 mining crew later, the podcast is diving deeper into money stress, mindset shifts, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves. Expect raw chats, zero fluff, and life-saving honesty. If you’ve ever felt stuck, broke, or burnt out, this one’s for you. Subscribe 🌐 Learn more at: https://www.beckyfelstead.com/podcast [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbThEemFXekY5UjJ4ZUxJZUNGQ0dZdjF6N3V1QXxBQ3Jtc0treXNKd0JKdC1XN2t5Y0x1OFJYZUpzbDJ6ZEdocVFOaFppbnlHWVZnVXZQa3R5RW42TjZoeFBHUF9VYVZJRUEyUUdZS20xZ3lNOGkyYzRfUXBsYzNxZV9zSURFRkEwZFpmcUR1YzNXRTY2OFpLWmNLVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beckyfelstead.com%2Fpodcast&v=KtGAlPGfl60] 📩 Reach out to Becky for podcast & speaking enquiries here: becky@beckyfelstead.com 🔗 Links & Resources // Instagram: ... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGJLS1d2WlFJWm5kVUt2bjlaTUJRMW9jTjVqQXxBQ3Jtc0tsSWl1elFJYVUxbXVYMFRpNjhab3hBSkVka2lZNEwtTHdWVHRuS0dta2pvdXRKT25GQ3hnRHNIdGtNM243Uk96elNFMVl1U1p5aXZhdmh2d2FxNmN1d1lUY1diQk1PTTY3U3FHaUZZOWxhNk9KUjB4RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbeckyfelstead%2F&v=KtGAlPGfl60]

Is Your FIFO Roster Challenging Your Relationship? | Kate O'Keeffe | Becky Felstead | The Resource Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1961297/fan_mail/new] She grew up watching her parents celebrate 50 years of marriage. Both sets of grandparents did the same. Love wasn't an abstract concept — it was the wallpaper of her childhood. Then came the classroom. Twenty-one years as a teacher, watching kids navigate their first relationships, their first heartbreaks, their first moments of feeling completely alone. She saw what happens when nobody teaches you how to connect. Then came her own life. Japan. A career pivot. Celebrancy. And eventually, the work she was always moving toward — helping couples find their way back to each other before it's too late. Kate O'Keeffe is a relationships coach specialising in FIFO couples, a marriage celebrant, and someone who has spent decades in the quiet front row of human connection. This conversation is for anyone who has ever drifted from their partner and couldn't quite explain how it happened. We talk about bullying, emotional maturity, the subtle drift that kills relationships, and what it actually takes to choose someone — every day, on purpose. In this episode:  → The childhood bullying experience that quietly shaped everything  → Why 95% of couples say "we don't know how we got here" — and what actually happened  → The three touchpoints that keep relationships alive  → Why one hour a week of intentional connection changes everything  → What FIFO relationships need that most couples never think about  → How to spot emotional maturity in the early dating phase (before you're in too deep)  → Why you can't build a relationship on potential — and what to look for instead  → The relationship bank account: deposits, withdrawals, and what bankruptcy actually looks like Connect with Kate:  🌐 Free FIFO Connection Checklist: https://katecollective.com.au/fifooptinpage-6490 [https://katecollective.com.au/fifooptinpage-6490]  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateokeeffe.coaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/kateokeeffe.coaching/]  💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-o-keeffecoaching/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-o-keeffecoaching/] 👋 About Becky Felstead | The Resource Podcast host Becky launched The Resource Podcast during the FIFO Inquiry to spark real talk about culture, mental health, and the hard stuff no one wants to touch. Think truth bombs, tough convos, and healing with humour. Now she’s back, flipping the script again.  After 40 episodes and 15,000 mining crew later, the podcast is diving deeper into money stress, mindset shifts, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves. Expect raw chats, zero fluff, and life-saving honesty. If you’ve ever felt stuck, broke, or burnt out, this one’s for you. Subscribe 🌐 Learn more at: https://www.beckyfelstead.com/podcast [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbThEemFXekY5UjJ4ZUxJZUNGQ0dZdjF6N3V1QXxBQ3Jtc0treXNKd0JKdC1XN2t5Y0x1OFJYZUpzbDJ6ZEdocVFOaFppbnlHWVZnVXZQa3R5RW42TjZoeFBHUF9VYVZJRUEyUUdZS20xZ3lNOGkyYzRfUXBsYzNxZV9zSURFRkEwZFpmcUR1YzNXRTY2OFpLWmNLVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beckyfelstead.com%2Fpodcast&v=KtGAlPGfl60] 📩 Reach out to Becky for podcast & speaking enquiries here: becky@beckyfelstead.com 🔗 Links & Resources // Instagram: ... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGJLS1d2WlFJWm5kVUt2bjlaTUJRMW9jTjVqQXxBQ3Jtc0tsSWl1elFJYVUxbXVYMFRpNjhab3hBSkVka2lZNEwtTHdWVHRuS0dta2pvdXRKT25GQ3hnRHNIdGtNM243Uk96elNFMVl1U1p5aXZhdmh2d2FxNmN1d1lUY1diQk1PTTY3U3FHaUZZOWxhNk9KUjB4RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbeckyfelstead%2F&v=KtGAlPGfl60]

Why the Current Autism System Is Failing Kids — And What the Science Says Should Replace It | Mandy Mason | Becky Felstead | The Resource

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1961297/fan_mail/new] She lost her father to suicide at six years old. He taught her to run through a finish line he tied between two trees. She's been running ever since. At 33, Mandy became a mother. Then came Juliet. A diagnosis before age two. Level three. Profound autism. Screaming for six hours a day. Not sleeping. Not eating. Smashing her head into the ground. The doctors painted a picture of what Juliet's life would look like. Mandy chose not to believe it. Twenty years, four world records, a foundation, and a fight against the system later — JuJu jet skis, competes in national athletics, holds down a job, and is taking Australian Athletics to the Human Rights Commission. This conversation is for every parent who has ever been handed a diagnosis and told to manage it. Mandy Mason is proof there is another way. We talk about grief, science, the autism treatment system, what it costs to go all in, and what becomes possible when you refuse to accept someone else's ceiling for your child. In this episode: → What Juliet's early diagnosis looked like — and what doctors predicted for her life → Why the NDIS is funding the wrong interventions → The difference between PBS (what most families get) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (what the science actually supports) → Why one hour a week of therapy is not intervention — it's a waste of time and money → How Mandy went from isolated, overwhelmed mum to behaviour scientist with measurable results → Juliet today: working, skiing, competing in athletics nationally, and taking Australian Athletics to the Human Rights Commission → What parents can do right now if the system has let them down 👋 About Becky Felstead | The Resource Podcast host Becky launched The Resource Podcast during the FIFO Inquiry to spark real talk about culture, mental health, and the hard stuff no one wants to touch. Think truth bombs, tough convos, and healing with humour. Now she’s back, flipping the script again.  After 40 episodes and 15,000 mining crew later, the podcast is diving deeper into money stress, mindset shifts, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves. Expect raw chats, zero fluff, and life-saving honesty. If you’ve ever felt stuck, broke, or burnt out, this one’s for you. Subscribe 🌐 Learn more at: https://www.beckyfelstead.com/podcast [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbThEemFXekY5UjJ4ZUxJZUNGQ0dZdjF6N3V1QXxBQ3Jtc0treXNKd0JKdC1XN2t5Y0x1OFJYZUpzbDJ6ZEdocVFOaFppbnlHWVZnVXZQa3R5RW42TjZoeFBHUF9VYVZJRUEyUUdZS20xZ3lNOGkyYzRfUXBsYzNxZV9zSURFRkEwZFpmcUR1YzNXRTY2OFpLWmNLVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beckyfelstead.com%2Fpodcast&v=KtGAlPGfl60] 📩 Reach out to Becky for podcast & speaking enquiries here: becky@beckyfelstead.com 🔗 Links & Resources // Instagram: ... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGJLS1d2WlFJWm5kVUt2bjlaTUJRMW9jTjVqQXxBQ3Jtc0tsSWl1elFJYVUxbXVYMFRpNjhab3hBSkVka2lZNEwtTHdWVHRuS0dta2pvdXRKT25GQ3hnRHNIdGtNM243Uk96elNFMVl1U1p5aXZhdmh2d2FxNmN1d1lUY1diQk1PTTY3U3FHaUZZOWxhNk9KUjB4RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbeckyfelstead%2F&v=KtGAlPGfl60]

From AFL to Fatherhood: What Actually Matters Now | Beau Water | Becky Felstead | The Resource Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1961297/fan_mail/new] At 8 years old, Beau Waters met his childhood hero. He asked for a signature…  and was turned away. That moment didn’t break him.  It built him. In this episode, Beau shares how growing up without a father figure, experiencing rejection early, and navigating life in elite sport shaped the man he is today. From AFL to fatherhood, leadership to loss, this conversation explores what it really means to show up, take responsibility, and become the person you needed growing up. We talk about identity after sport, grief, community, relationships, and the standards we choose to live by. Including the question that stays with you: “Could I have done more?” IN THIS EPISODE *  Growing up without a dad and breaking the cycle  *  The childhood moment that shaped his entire life  *  Lessons from elite sport and leadership  *  Life after AFL and finding purpose  *  Grief, loss, and navigating difficult seasons  *  Fatherhood and raising boys with intention  *  Relationships, communication, and building a strong partnership ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Trailer + Intro 01:13 Podcast begins 03:48 Who Beau Waters really is beyond football 06:35 Growing up without a father figure 10:25 The childhood hero moment that changed everything 12:27 “I’m grateful my dad left…” 18:39 Life after AFL and identity shift 22:31 Loss, grief, and losing close friends 24:12 “Could I have done more?” 25:16 Finding something to live for 31:28 Perspective: it’s never as good or bad as you think 34:22 Injury, perspective, and mindset shifts 49:46 Mentors and father figures 01:02:33 Love, partnership, and building a life together 01:09:20 Becoming a father 01:12:04 “The days are long, the years are short” 01:18:06 Raising boys with values 01:24:08 “I’ve made a lot of mistakes…” ABOUT BEAU WATERS Beau Waters is a former AFL player for the West Coast Eagles, known for his leadership, resilience, and impact both on and off the field. Today, he is a father, mentor, and leader in business, continuing to influence others through his values and lived experience. 👋 About Becky Felstead | The Resource Podcast host Becky launched The Resource Podcast during the FIFO Inquiry to spark real talk about culture, mental health, and the hard stuff no one wants to touch. Think truth bombs, tough convos, and healing with humour. Now she’s back, flipping the script again.  After 40 episodes and 15,000 mining crew later, the podcast is diving deeper into money stress, mindset shifts, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves. Expect raw chats, zero fluff, and life-saving honesty. If you’ve ever felt stuck, broke, or burnt out, this one’s for you. Subscribe 🌐 Learn more at: https://www.beckyfelstead.com/podcast [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbThEemFXekY5UjJ4ZUxJZUNGQ0dZdjF6N3V1QXxBQ3Jtc0treXNKd0JKdC1XN2t5Y0x1OFJYZUpzbDJ6ZEdocVFOaFppbnlHWVZnVXZQa3R5RW42TjZoeFBHUF9VYVZJRUEyUUdZS20xZ3lNOGkyYzRfUXBsYzNxZV9zSURFRkEwZFpmcUR1YzNXRTY2OFpLWmNLVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beckyfelstead.com%2Fpodcast&v=KtGAlPGfl60] 📩 Reach out to Becky for podcast & speaking enquiries here: becky@beckyfelstead.com 🔗 Links & Resources // Instagram: ... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGJLS1d2WlFJWm5kVUt2bjlaTUJRMW9jTjVqQXxBQ3Jtc0tsSWl1elFJYVUxbXVYMFRpNjhab3hBSkVka2lZNEwtTHdWVHRuS0dta2pvdXRKT25GQ3hnRHNIdGtNM243Uk96elNFMVl1U1p5aXZhdmh2d2FxNmN1d1lUY1diQk1PTTY3U3FHaUZZOWxhNk9KUjB4RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbeckyfelstead%2F&v=KtGAlPGfl60]

From Matildas Dream to Changing Women’s Sport | Monica Beazley | Becky Felstead | The Resource

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1961297/fan_mail/new] Her dream was to play for the Matildas. But when that didn’t happen… she didn’t walk away from the game. She changed it. In this episode of The Resource Podcast, we sit down with Monica Beazley — founder of Monarch Management and a driving force behind leadership and progress in women’s sport. This is a conversation about what happens when your biggest dream doesn’t unfold the way you planned… and how that moment can become the beginning of something far more impactful. Monica opens up about the identity shift that comes with missing out on elite sport, the pressure female athletes carry behind the scenes, and the work required to create real change in women’s sport. This episode is for anyone navigating setbacks, redefining success, or feeling called to something bigger than their original plan. In this episode, we cover: • Growing up with the dream of playing for the Matildas  • The reality of not being selected and what that does to your identity  • The emotional and mental toll of elite sport  • The invisible work behind women’s sport  • Why female athletes carry a different kind of pressure  • Building a career and purpose beyond playing  • Creating impact through leadership and representation  • Redefining success on your own terms Timestamps: 00:00 Intro  01:35 Monica’s dream of the Matildas  04:50 The moment that dream didn’t happen  09:10 Identity loss after elite sport  13:45 The pressure female athletes carry  18:30 What people don’t see in women’s sport  24:10 Turning setbacks into direction  30:20 Founding Monarch Management  36:40 Creating change in women’s sport  43:15 Leadership, representation, and impact  48:20 Redefining success  52:05 Advice for athletes and high performers 🎧 Listen now and share this with someone navigating their own pivot. Connect with Monica Beazley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monarchleadership/ [https://www.instagram.com/monarchleadership/] Website: https://www.monarchmanagement.com.au/ [https://www.monarchmanagement.com.au/] 👋 About Becky Felstead | The Resource Podcast host Becky launched The Resource Podcast during the FIFO Inquiry to spark real talk about culture, mental health, and the hard stuff no one wants to touch. Think truth bombs, tough convos, and healing with humour. Now she’s back, flipping the script again.  After 40 episodes and 15,000 mining crew later, the podcast is diving deeper into money stress, mindset shifts, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves. Expect raw chats, zero fluff, and life-saving honesty. If you’ve ever felt stuck, broke, or burnt out, this one’s for you. Subscribe 🌐 Learn more at: https://www.beckyfelstead.com/podcast [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbThEemFXekY5UjJ4ZUxJZUNGQ0dZdjF6N3V1QXxBQ3Jtc0treXNKd0JKdC1XN2t5Y0x1OFJYZUpzbDJ6ZEdocVFOaFppbnlHWVZnVXZQa3R5RW42TjZoeFBHUF9VYVZJRUEyUUdZS20xZ3lNOGkyYzRfUXBsYzNxZV9zSURFRkEwZFpmcUR1YzNXRTY2OFpLWmNLVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beckyfelstead.com%2Fpodcast&v=KtGAlPGfl60] 📩 Reach out to Becky for podcast & speaking enquiries here: becky@beckyfelstead.com 🔗 Links & Resources // Instagram: ... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGJLS1d2WlFJWm5kVUt2bjlaTUJRMW9jTjVqQXxBQ3Jtc0tsSWl1elFJYVUxbXVYMFRpNjhab3hBSkVka2lZNEwtTHdWVHRuS0dta2pvdXRKT25GQ3hnRHNIdGtNM243Uk96elNFMVl1U1p5aXZhdmh2d2FxNmN1d1lUY1diQk1PTTY3U3FHaUZZOWxhNk9KUjB4RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbeckyfelstead%2F&v=KtGAlPGfl60]