Recover Outloud Episode 57: Claire Oatway Plymouth, EnglandRecover Outloud Episode 57: Claire Oatway Plymouth, England
Sitting with Sean
Claire Oatway shares her journey through workplace burnout and recovery, highlighting the role of self-discovery and mindfulness.
54:14•15 Jun 2023
Claire Oatway: Rising from Burnout to Mental Wellness
Episode Overview
- Claire shares her experience of burnout in the workplace and the impact on her mental health
- The importance of rest and self-expression through writing as a form of therapy
- Insights into the pressures of high-achieving roles and the need for self-discovery
- The power of spirituality and mindfulness in overcoming burnout and promoting healing
- Encouraging others to seek support for mental health and embrace self-compassion
“The best therapy you can give yourself right now is writing because it helps all of those thoughts to come out and when they come out, they're not spinning around in your head at three o'clock in the morning and you can choose whether or not they're true, but just get them out.”
Ever wondered how burnout can creep up on even the most successful people? In this episode of 'Sitting with Sean', host Sean welcomes Claire Oatway from Plymouth, England. Claire, a business mentor and co-host of the podcast 'Exponential Potential', opens up about her intense journey through workplace burnout and its toll on her mental health. She candidly discusses the pressures of high-achieving roles and how they led her to a breaking point. But Claire's story doesn't end there.
She shares the steps she took towards recovery, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery, spirituality, and mindfulness. Claire's insights into using writing as a form of self-expression and seeking medical help when necessary offer practical advice for anyone facing similar struggles. Her journey is a powerful reminder that it's okay to ask for help and take time for self-care. This episode is a must-listen for those looking to understand burnout better and find ways to heal.
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