Balanceology - The Art of Balance - Burnout Podcast Balanceology | Jayne Morris & Dylan Cox

In this episode of the Art of Balance podcast, we're joined by Marcia Brissett Bailey, a prominent figure in neurodiversity advocacy. Marcia shares her insightful journey as a black, neurodivergent woman navigating the challenges posed by societal structures. She touches on critical themes such as education's impact on neurodiverse individuals, the intersectionality of race, class, and neurodiversity, and the importance of visibility and voice for marginalised communities. Through person...

This episode focuses on the concept of anhedonia, an often overlooked condition characterised by the loss of pleasure in previously enjoyable activities, which Jayne discusses with the author Tanith Carey. Tanith, who has published 14 books in 35 languages, shares her personal journey through anhedonia, which was significantly influenced by burnout and the pressures of modern life. The discussion explores anhedonia as a critical grey area in mental health between joy and depression, high...

In this episode, Jayne is in conversation with Michael Amster, a physician, awe researcher, writer and teacher with 20 years' experience as a pain management specialist, and who has been a meditation practitioner for over 30 years. Discover: How awe can be cultivated by paying attention to simple moments of wonder in daily life The 'A.W.E. process' of micro-dosing mindfulness - taking less than a minute per day How awe can help prevent burnout and enhance well-bein...

Poetry as a Bridge Out of BurnoutDiscover the powerful impact of poetry, even (and perhaps especially) if you don’t usually feel drawn to experiment with this art form.In this episode, Frank Bolaji Irawo, author of Dream, poet, speaker and fellow coach, speaks to Jayne about:How easy it can be to lift a pen and experiment with poetryThe power of poetry as a tool to deepen self-reflectionHow expressing our internal and external experiences through poetry can be revelatory The use of poetr...

Radical Candor and Preventing Burnout In this episode, packed with leadership tips, Kim Scott, author of Just Work and Radical Candor, speaks to Jayne about: - The value of soliciting feedback for oneself- How to overcome obnoxious aggression, manipulative insincerity and ruinous empathy- The importance of compassion, trust, gratitude and genuine appreciation- How lack of feedback...

This episode is part 2 of a 2 part mental health special* The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including enforced isolation, lockdowns and widespread working from home have had a huge impact on peoples wellbeing and in particular, their mental health. This has meant that the topic of mental health is being discussed more widely now than ever before. The need for more education and support around this subject is shared by individuals and workplaces alike.In this episode your hosts...