Beneath the Busy
Podcast
with Lauren Davis
Is it possible to thrive at work without sacrificing your wellbeing?
Yes! and it starts by going beneath the busy.
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Episodes
Burnout Isn't Just Exhaustion - It's Clinical Depression and Anxiety | with THE CORPORATE BURNOUTS PODCAST
In this powerful episode originally aired on Corporate Burnouts, clinical psychologist Lauren Davis joins to reveal what happens beneath the surface of burnout and why we need to take it far more seriously than casual conversation suggests.
REGINA LARKO | Our Worth, Our Work, and Why We're So Busy, Really (Lead with your voice)
In this season 2 special Lauren Davis sits down with Regina Larko to explore the hidden fears that keep high-achieving leaders up at night - the universal question of "Am I good enough?" that persists regardless of titles, accolades, or salary.
Breaking the Silence on Mental Health with SADAG
Featuring the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), this episode reveals how 1 in 8 people worldwide live with mental health conditions yet remain trapped in silence due to both internal stigma and systemic barriers to care.
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About Beneath the busy
About the Podcast
Is it possible to thrive at work without sacrificing your wellbeing?
Yes! and it starts by going beneath the busy.Subscribe for regular conversations that challenge the norm, restore perspective, and redefine success, from the inside out.
About the Host
Hosted by clinical psychologist and mental health coach Lauren Davis, Beneath the Busy cuts through hustle culture to explore what really makes leaders and teams mentally healthy. With over 20 years of experience, Lauren brings sharp insights, honest reflections, and practical strategies to help you live and lead with more ease.Because being constantly busy isn’t a badge of honour, it’s a barrier to what matters most.
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The Mental Health Collective
It’s time to rethink what wellbeing really looks like, in work and in life.
These two self-paced online courses are designed to help you move from running on empty to building a healthier, more sustainable relationship with work, life, and yourself.
Beyond Burnout
Beyond Burnout: From Surviving to Thriving is a self-paced course for people who are done pretending they’re fine.Led by clinical psychologist and mental health coach Lauren Davis, this online course helps you get clear on what’s really burning you out, and what to do about it.
Demystifying Mental Health
You don’t have to hit rock bottom to care about your mental health. And you don’t have to be a therapist to understand it.Demystifying Mental Health is for anyone who’s ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or unsure about what mental health really means, and what support actually looks like.
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Burnout Isn't Just Exhaustion - It's Clinical Depression and Anxiety | with THE CORPORATE BURNOUTS PODCAST
Burnout isn't just about being tired - it's a serious mental health condition that mimics depression, anxiety, and even PTSD. In this powerful episode originally aired on Corporate Burnouts, clinical psychologist Lauren Davis joins to reveal what happens beneath the surface of burnout and why we need to take it far more seriously than casual conversation suggests.Lauren explains that while burnout isn't a clinical diagnosis, its symptoms mirror serious mental health conditions. She breaks down the continuum from mild exhaustion to full-blown burnout, highlighting key signs that go beyond physical fatigue - including mental depletion, inability to focus, decreased productivity, and the emotional toll that makes recovery take 2-5 years, not just a weekend.The conversation dives into the dangerous cycle where high performers push harder when they notice declining performance, often making burnout worse. Lauren challenges the "resilience" narrative that pushes people to dig deeper and instead advocates for activating the parasympathetic nervous system through micro-pauses and genuine rest.Key insights include:Why burnout symptoms look like depression, anxiety, and PTSD
The difference between exhaustion (rechargeable) and depletion (not)
How performance management systems perpetuate burnout through "passion tax"
Why mental health days should be proactive, not reactive
The mindset shift: "It's just a job" and separating worth from work
The courage needed to set boundaries and sit with discomfort
Lauren offers practical strategies for prevention and recovery, emphasizing that true wellbeing requires addressing the underlying templates that connect our self-worth to professional achievement. This episode is essential listening for anyone feeling overwhelmed, overworked, or questioning why their usual strategies aren't working anymore.Whether you're in early warning signs or deep in burnout territory, Lauren provides the clinical perspective and actionable advice needed to break the cycle and build sustainable work habits that protect your mental health.Trigger Warning: This episode discusses mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, and workplace trauma.
REGINA LARKO | Our Worth, Our Work, and Why We're So Busy, Really (Lead with your voice)
What if the real obstacle to your success isn't your abilities, but your belief in your worth? In this season 2 special Lauren Davis sits down with Regina Larko to explore the hidden fears that keep high-achieving leaders up at night - the universal question of "Am I good enough?" that persists regardless of titles, accolades, or salary.With years of experience supporting executives worldwide, Lauren reveals the most common fear people are afraid to voice: the constant anxiety about being "discovered for not knowing what they're doing." They dive deep into the core of imposter syndrome, exploring how we've become trapped in a cycle of external validation where our worth feels precarious and dependent on achievements that can vanish in an instant.Lauren shares her own journey from burning out as "Superwoman" to embracing two liberating truths: "It's okay to be disagreeable" and "It's okay to be ordinary." These revolutionary concepts challenge our culture's obsession with exceptionalism and help listeners understand why mediocrity isn't failure - it's part of being human.They explore why fear of failure keeps us from even trying, how our brains misinterpret discomfort as danger, and why the pursuit of comfort actually makes us more stuck. Drawing on insights from psychiatrist Phil Stutz, they discuss the three certainties of life: uncertainty, pain, and hard work - and how embracing these with compassion can unlock our courage.Listeners will discover practical strategies to separate their worth from their work, learn to sit with uncomfortable emotions instead of running from them, and understand the delicate balance between "doing" and "being" that true leadership requires. Lauren offers gentle nudges to help us show up courageously, including the simple yet profound act of questioning our busyness: "Am I doing this because it's necessary, or because I'm trying to prove something?"This episode cuts through hustle culture to reveal what truly matters beneath the busy - helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving to build something meaningful find sustainable success without sacrificing their wellbeing. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed by expectations, questioning their path, or ready to drop the cape and lead authentically.If you've ever felt like you're one mistake away from being found out, or if you're tired of pursuing someone else's definition of success, this conversation will give you the permission to be human and the tools to lead from a place of wholeness rather than striving.
Breaking the Silence on Mental Health with SADAG
In this special PODCASTHON episode, Lauren Davis explores the critical intersection of mental health stigma and access to care. Featuring the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), this episode reveals how 1 in 8 people worldwide live with mental health conditions yet remain trapped in silence due to both internal stigma and systemic barriers to care. Discover how SADAG's innovative work, including their 24-hour crisis line, support groups, and revolutionary "speaking books" that translate mental health education into multiple languages, is creating real change in South Africa and what we can all do to help bridge the gap between "I'm not okay" and accessing help.You can access SADAG's support portal here:https://www.sadag.org/#
And reach their support hotline here:
Crisis helpline: 0800 567
Mental Health help line: 0800 456 789
SMS line: 31393