The Burnout Detox Kit®

EP29 with Theresa Baeumel - Why High Performers Struggle to Slow Down

After 20 years in senior HR leadership including working at Nike, Theresa has seen burnout from every angle. But here’s the surprising part: she’s never fully burned out herself. In this episode, Sophie and Theresa unpack why. Together, they explore the hidden patterns behind burnout, the danger of living in constant performance mode, and why so many high achievers confuse productivity with self-worth. They also dive into Theresa’s “four energy zones” framework performance, recovery, survival, and burnout and how most people stay stuck in the wrong state for far too long. This conversation is honest, reflective, and deeply important for anyone who feels exhausted from constantly “holding it together.” Because burnout isn’t always failure. Sometimes it’s feedback. 🎙️ Guest: Theresa - HR Leader & Performance Coach 📍 Hosted by Sophie Theen If this episode moved something in you, please follow, rate, or share the show. One honest story at a time helps someone feel less alone.

EP 28 with Annabelle Cameron - Why Founders Burn Out From Constant Pressure

And we're back for Season 3! In this episode of The Burnout Detox Kit Podcast, Sophie sits down with Annabelle for an honest conversation about emotional exhaustion, identity, pressure, and what burnout really looks like behind the scenes. This episode explores the invisible weight high performers carry the pressure to keep going, to appear strong, and to hold everything together even when internally things are falling apart. Together, they unpack: * The emotional side of burnout people rarely talk about * Why high performers often ignore the warning signs * The cost of constantly being “the reliable one” * Identity, self-worth, and overachievement * Learning to slow down before your body forces you to This is a raw and reflective conversation for anyone who feels tired in ways sleep cannot fix. Guest: Annabelle Cameron If this episode moved something in you, please follow, rate, or share the show. One honest story at a time helps someone feel less alone.

EP 27 Success is Not Guaranteed - Tracy Achieng-Ouko

She followed the path that was supposed to work. Stable career. High responsibility. Keep going, no matter what. Until her body couldn’t anymore. In this episode, Tracy shares her burnout story from working in the healthcare system where the pressure to perform quietly outweighs the need to rest. We talk about the identity behind being “the strong one,” why high performers ignore the signs, and what it really takes to walk away before it breaks you. This is a conversation about choosing your health before it’s forced on you. Because success should never cost you yourself. Guest: Tracy, Former pharmacist turned health coach helping entrepreneurs grow without sacrificing their wellbeing Follow: www.tracythehealthcoach.com [http://www.tracythehealthcoach.com]

EP 26 Something Feels Off - Rose Soffel

Guest: Rose Soffel, Exec Coach Follow: https://soffelhaus.substack.com/ You can’t explain it. On paper, everything looks fine. But deep down… something feels off. In this episode, Rose shares her journey through misalignment, burnout, and the quiet inner knowing we often ignore. We talk about intuition, self-trust, and the moment you realise the life you built no longer fits who you are. If this episode moved something in you, please follow, rate, or share the show. One honest story at a time helps someone feel less alone.

EP 25 You Can’t Outrun This - Libby Rapin

Guest: Libby Rapin, Coach & Workplace Wellbeing Advocate Follow: Libby Rapin @_libbyrapin [https://www.instagram.com/_libbyrapin/] You kept going. You pushed through. You told yourself it’s just a phase. But burnout doesn’t disappear it waits. In this episode, Libby shares her journey out of high-pressure corporate life, and what it really takes to slow down, reconnect, and rebuild from exhaustion. We talk about mindfulness, boundaries, and the quiet moment when you realise… you can’t keep living like this. If this episode moved something in you, please follow, rate, or share the show. One honest story at a time helps someone feel less alone.