William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing
William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing
Liz Norell: We're Overwhelmed
Liz Norell: We're Overwhelmed
Liz Norell: We're Overwhelmed
Tuesday 6th January 2026
Liz Norell discusses overcoming societal pressures and redefining success in this engaging episode of The Mayo Lab Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Redefining Success: Liz Norell on Overcoming Overwhelm
Episode Overview
- Redefine success beyond traditional markers.
- Embrace vulnerability for personal growth.
- Use naps and checklists to manage stress.
- View failure as an opportunity to learn.
- Focus on community and empathy in daily life.
"If we can start looking at people with the assumption that what they're doing is the best they can do, we can have a radically different world."
How do individuals turn their lives around after feeling overwhelmed by societal pressures? In this engaging episode of The Mayo Lab Podcast, Liz Norell dives into the culture of relentless productivity and its impact on our mental health. With host Tyler Barber, Liz shares her personal journey from academia to a meaningful career, emphasising the importance of redefining success beyond traditional markers. She candidly discusses her struggles with imposter syndrome and how embracing vulnerability can lead to profound growth.
Liz also offers practical advice on managing stress and avoiding burnout. She suggests simple yet effective strategies like taking a nap or creating detailed checklists to tackle overwhelming tasks. Her refreshing perspective on failure as a learning opportunity encourages listeners to embrace mistakes as part of the growth process. Through humour and heartfelt anecdotes, Liz Norell inspires listeners to reconsider their definitions of success and failure.
Her emphasis on community and empathy as pillars of a fulfilling life provides a comforting reminder that we're all in this together. As Liz puts it, "If we can start looking at people with the assumption that what they're doing is the best they can do, we can have a radically different world." So, are you ready to rethink what success means to you?