The Calm Code

Lucy
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The podcast for ambitious, overwhelmed, burnout-prone women who want more energy, more balance, and more peace without giving up their ambition.

  1. 21 HR AGO

    The Quiet Signs of Burnout You Might Be Ignoring

    Burnout doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s subtle. In this episode, I talk about the signs that often go unnoticed the flat joy, the small irritations, the decision fatigue that makes picking a sandwich feel like a major life event. I walk you through how these quiet symptoms are your body’s early warning signals signs that your nervous system is stretched thin. Things like snapping over small things, emotional numbness, and your pleasure response fading. We talk about how to respond before full burnout hits. I guide you to start “micro-replenishing”, one nourishing meal, one early night, one small joy with no expectations. Like watering a plant that’s been running on condensation. This one is your reminder that recovery doesn’t always need a crash to begin. If life feels like it’s in grayscale, that’s your cue to soften early, not collapse later. You can grab your copy of The Calm Planner here

    2 min

  2. 29 JAN

    How to Stop Overthinking (Without Turning Off Your Brain)

    If your brain loves to spiral, replaying conversations, catastrophising outcomes, or writing imaginary arguments you win three days later,this episode is for you. I explain why overthinking isn’t a mindset flaw. It’s a body cue. Overthinking is what happens when your nervous system doesn’t feel safe. So your brain tries to compensate by “solving” everything in advance. That’s not logic it’s anxiety in disguise. We walk through a few powerful tools to disrupt the spiral. First, naming the pattern (“Ah, I’m problem-solving for safety”) helps interrupt it. Then we move into the body: shaking, stretching, even walking helps discharge the energy fuelling the thoughts. I also share the 3-3-3 grounding reset a fast, easy technique to bring you out of the mental movie and back into the present. Because the goal isn’t to think less it’s to feel more. That’s where your calm lives. You can grab your copy of The Calm Planner here

    3 min

  3. 22 JAN

    Why You Keep Saying “I’m Fine” (When You’re Really Not)

    In this episode, we’re looking at the autopilot answer we all give, “I’m fine” and what it’s really covering up. I share how I used to say it so often it became a reflex, even when I was completely numb inside. Because the truth is, “fine” isn’t a feeling. It’s a defence mechanism. I explain how your nervous system uses “fine” to stay functional when honesty feels unsafe and how over time, it disconnects you from what’s actually going on inside. We talk about how to break the habit gently, starting with small, honest swaps. Instead of “fine,” try “I’m tired but hopeful.” Or “I’m stretched but managing.” These aren’t dramatic. They’re human. You’ll also hear why starting with the body (not the mind) is key. I guide you through a simple self-check-in that helps you notice what your body is feeling tightness, heaviness, restlessness and why that opens the door to real regulation. This episode is your invitation to stop performing wellness and start practising real connection with yourself first. You can grab your copy of The Calm Planner here

    3 min

  4. 15 JAN

    The Secret Power of Slowing Down, Without Losing Momentum

    If you’ve been afraid that slowing down will make everything fall apart, I made this episode for you. I open up about the time I got sick and was forced to stop and how, to my surprise, nothing collapsed. In fact, when I came back, I was more creative than I’d been in months. We explore the myth that success equals speed, and I explain what really happens when we’re stuck in a cycle of adrenaline-fuelled urgency. I offer practical ways to begin slowing down without feeling like you’re falling behind including a simple five-second pause before each task, and adding one tiny “slow ritual” to your day. This isn’t about doing less. It’s about choosing how you do things from a place of clarity, not panic. Calm doesn’t kill momentum. It protects it. You can grab your copy of The Calm Planner here

    3 min

  5. 8 JAN

    The “Good Girl” Burnout Trap

    If saying yes feels safer than saying no, even when you’re exhausted, you’re not alone. In this episode, I dive into the “good girl” conditioning that leaves so many of us stuck in people-pleasing, perfectionism, and quiet resentment. You can grab your copy of The Calm Planner here

    3 min

  6. 1 JAN

    The Anxiety You Don’t Notice, Until You Stop

    Ever sat down on holiday with a book and felt… unsettled? Like your body didn’t get the memo that it’s time to relax? This episode is about that exact feeling, the hidden anxiety that only shows up when everything else goes quiet. If quiet moments make you twitchy or restless, this one’s for you. Because calm isn’t about silence, it’s about safety. And you can create it, step by step. You can grab your copy of The Calm Planner here

    3 min

  7. 25/12/2025

    The Hidden Cost of Being “The Strong One”

    In this episode, I’m speaking directly to the women who always have it handled, the fixers, the calm ones, the emotional anchors. If that’s you, I want you to know: your strength is beautiful… but it shouldn’t cost you your peace. You can grab your copy of The Calm Planner here

    3 min

  8. 18/12/2025

    Why You Can’t “Think” Your Way Out of Burnout

    If you’ve ever tried to fix burnout with a better routine or colour-coded planner… and still ended up flat out, this episode explains why. I talk about the real reason we can’t “logic” our way out of exhaustion: because burnout lives in your body, not your to-do list. I walk through how stress hijacks your nervous system and puts your brain in permanent survival mode — and why all the productivity hacks in the world won’t work until your body feels safe again. You’ll hear four practical steps to begin your recovery: naming your physical sensations (not just your thoughts), using long exhales to switch off fight-or-flight, moving your body to complete the stress cycle, and collecting micro-moments of joy that help recalibrate your system. This one’s all about dropping into your body, feeling what’s real, and reclaiming calm, not as a luxury, but as a requirement for real healing. You’re not lazy. You’re overloaded. And this is how we start to come back. You can grab your copy of The Calm Planner here

    4 min
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The podcast for ambitious, overwhelmed, burnout-prone women who want more energy, more balance, and more peace without giving up their ambition.

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  • Creator
    Lucy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Lucy
  • Show Website
    The Calm Code