The Stressed Out Leader

Amy Nabors

Welcome to The Stressed Out Leader — a podcast for leaders who feel overwhelmed, carry too much responsibility, and want to lead from a calmer, clearer place. Here we talk about the real pressure behind leadership: the constant urgency, the emotional weight of supporting others, and the stress many leaders quietly carry. Through conversations, reflections, and real-life leadership stories, this podcast is for team leaders and individuals who are tired of leading from tension and ready for a steadier, more sustainable way forward. thequietlypowerfulleader.substack.com

Episodes

  1. Episode 6 - The Small Moments That Shape Leadership

    APR 13

    Episode 6 - The Small Moments That Shape Leadership

    A simple moment at work sparked a deeper reflection: what happens when we stop engaging our own thinking? In this episode, we explore how small, everyday decisions shape our discernment, presence, and leadership—and why staying mentally engaged matters more than we realize. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thequietlypowerfulleader.substack.com

    6 min
  2. Episode 5: When Leadership Has No Boundaries

    MAR 28

    Episode 5: When Leadership Has No Boundaries

    In this conversation, I’m joined by branding consultant and business owner Eloise Stewart, someone I deeply respect not just for how she leads her business, but how intentionally she leads herself. Eloise shares the moment she realized something had to change, not through one big breakdown, but through the quiet accumulation of stress that finally caught up with her. We talk about: * how stress often builds slowly, not suddenly * what happens when leaders have no boundaries around their time and energy * the difference between excellence and perfection (and why it matters) * why self-awareness is essential for sustainable leadership * how boundaries with clients, work, and even your own mind change everything * the role of quiet time, reflection, and outside support (therapy, coaching) in leading well This conversation is an honest look at what it means to lead in a way that actually fits—without burning out in the process. If you’ve ever felt the weight of constant responsibility, or noticed stress quietly building beneath the surface, this episode will resonate. You can find Eloise at Eloise Design Co. and on Instagram @eloisedesignco. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thequietlypowerfulleader.substack.com

    30 min
  3. Episode 4: When Leadership Doesn’t Fit

    MAR 16

    Episode 4: When Leadership Doesn’t Fit

    In This Episode * Why many leadership conversations stay at the surface level * The hidden pressure many leaders quietly carry * How outdated leadership models normalize burnout * What happens when leaders are forced to lead against how they are wired * Why true leadership is stewardship of both people and personal well-being * A different way to think about sustainable leadership If this conversation resonated with you, be sure to: * Follow The Stressed Out Leader podcast * Leave a review on your listening platform * Share the episode with another leader who may need it This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thequietlypowerfulleader.substack.com

    5 min
  4. Episode 3 with guest Danielle Smith of Vocaré Coaching

    MAR 1

    Episode 3 with guest Danielle Smith of Vocaré Coaching

    In this episode, I sit down with my coach, Danielle Smith of Vocaré Coaching, to talk about something we don’t discuss enough: the stress that comes from growth. Why do good opportunities still make us anxious?What if our emotions aren’t flaws but guides?And how does understanding your identity change the way you lead yourself? We explore imposter syndrome, boundaries, rhythms, journaling practices, and why knowing who you are is the foundation for leading well. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thequietlypowerfulleader.substack.com

    33 min
  5. Episode 2: Leading Well vs. Being Well

    FEB 15

    Episode 2: Leading Well vs. Being Well

    In this episode, I explore the quiet disconnect many capable leaders experience — the gap between looking steady on the outside and feeling depleted on the inside. We talk about the kind of fatigue that hides behind competence, why adaptation to pressure has a cost, and how sustainable leadership begins with honesty about what your pace is actually costing you. If you’ve been meeting expectations but running quietly on fumes, this conversation is an invitation to pause, notice, and begin redefining what “leading well” really means for you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thequietlypowerfulleader.substack.com

    7 min
  6. Episode 1 with guest Sophie Hudson

    JAN 31

    Episode 1 with guest Sophie Hudson

    In this first episode of The Stressed Out Leader, I sit down with Sophie Hudson to talk about leadership, capacity, and what it really means to show up without living in constant pressure. We explore how urgency often masquerades as strength and why sustainable leadership looks steadier, slower, and more grounded than culture tells us. If you’ve ever felt like you should be able to handle more, move faster, or do it all without strain, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Sophie Hudson * The Big Boo Cast * A Fine Sight to See — Sophie’s book exploring leadership principles and calling. * Sophie’s Website * Sophie’s Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thequietlypowerfulleader.substack.com

    56 min
  7. Introducing The Stressed Out Leader Podcast

    JAN 10

    Introducing The Stressed Out Leader Podcast

    Introducing The Stressed Out Leader podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thequietlypowerfulleader.substack.com

    2 min

Trailer

About

Welcome to The Stressed Out Leader — a podcast for leaders who feel overwhelmed, carry too much responsibility, and want to lead from a calmer, clearer place. Here we talk about the real pressure behind leadership: the constant urgency, the emotional weight of supporting others, and the stress many leaders quietly carry. Through conversations, reflections, and real-life leadership stories, this podcast is for team leaders and individuals who are tired of leading from tension and ready for a steadier, more sustainable way forward. thequietlypowerfulleader.substack.com

Information

You Might Also Like