The Charlene Gisele Show

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The show for successful professionals wanting to achieve career excellence without the stress. Join former high-powered lawyer turned executive coach Charlène Gisèle as she guides you to the pinnacle of balanced career success. Drawing from her experience helping professionals overcome burnout and manage anxiety, Charlène shares research-backed frameworks, transformative mindset shifts, and science-based tools to help you optimize performance, prevent burnout, and sustain excellence in demanding roles. Learn how high achievers strengthen resilience, recover like elite athletes, focus deeply,

  1. 6D AGO

    Fertility for Type A Women: IVF, Burnout & Egg Quality with Dr. Natalie Crawford

    What happens when a high-achieving woman hits her mid-to-late 30s, wants a baby more than anything… and realizes nobody ever taught her how fertility actually works? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified in OBGYN and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, and co-founder of Fora Fertility in Austin, Texas. We talk directly to the “Stephanie” archetype: the brilliant, driven, time-poor, high-performing woman who’s crushing her career… and now feels like fertility is the one thing she can’t outwork. We cover what to do before jumping into IVF, how to think about genetic testing, how many IVF rounds are “safe,” and the emotional reality of the two-week wait (and why you shouldn’t go through it alone). Dr. Crawford also breaks down the science of stress, inflammation, and insulin resistance, without the dismissive “just relax” narrative. If you’re trying to conceive, considering IVF, navigating pregnancy loss, or planning baby #2 in your 40s, this conversation will give you data, clarity, and a calmer way to make decisions. Timestamps  0:00 – Why fertility planning matters for high-achieving women 5:18 – IVF at 38: should you fast-track or gather data first? 10:42 – Family goals (1 vs 3 kids) and why strategy changes 15:27 – Genetic testing: benefits, limits, and embryo expectations 21:08 – IVF rounds, safety, and clinic age cutoffs 28:54 – The emotional weight of the two-week wait 34:36 – Chronic stress, cortisol, and egg quality 41:22 – Support systems: therapy, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, community 48:03 – Planning baby #2 in your 40s + embryo banking 54:10 – Who The Fertility Formula is for + pre-order bonuses What We Cover Fertility planning for high-achieving women with low time and high stress What to test before IVF: ovarian reserve, anatomy, semen analysis, cycle tracking IVF vs trying naturally at 38+: how to choose based on your family goal Genetic testing (PGT-A): pros, limitations, and decision-making benefits How many IVF rounds are safe + why “caps” aren’t one-size-fits-all The two-week wait, infertility grief, and reducing isolation Stress physiology: inflammation, glucose, insulin resistance, and egg/sperm quality Planning postpartum IVF/embryo banking for baby #2 in your 40s Key Takeaways Your plan should reflect your family goal (one child vs multiple), not just “get pregnant now.” Data first: you can’t make good fertility decisions without testing and cycle awareness. Genetic testing can reduce time, cost, and heartbreak by prioritizing embryos with higher potential. Chronic stress has real biological effects, support and recovery time aren’t optional add-ons. If you want baby #2 in your 40s, embryo banking can keep the door open while you recover postpartum. Connect With Natalie Website: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/about Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NatalieCrawfordMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-crawford-md Pre-order Natalie’s “The Fertility Formula Book”: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book Connect With Me 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ ✉️ Subscribe to my Life Less Burnt Out Newsletter 📖Read Your Fertility-Ready Home

    57 min

  2. FEB 11

    From Magic Circle Lawyer to The Royal College of Art: Pursuing Passions Without Burnout

    What happens when a high-achieving lawyer walks away from billable hours… and into a painting studio? In this episode, James Nepaulsingh shares his journey from working in high-pressure law to studying an MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art, and what it really feels like to rebuild your identity when your entire sense of worth has been tied to productivity, achievement, and external validation. We talk about success addiction, workaholism, the brutal vulnerability of making art, and why painting isn’t always “healing”, sometimes it’s straight-up torturous. James opens up about perfectionism, criticism, flow state, synesthesia, and the surprising emotional cost of becoming an artist after building a career in one of the most demanding industries in the world. Timestamps  0:00 – Intro 2:12 – Productivity identity + billable-hour PTSD 6:12 – Stigma in the art world: “lawyer with a hobby” 11:33 – RCA critiques, unlearning, and why painting feels torturous 14:33 – Family reactions + redefining identity 20:20 – Art as self-reflection (and what law suppresses) 23:34 – Burnout culture, overwork, and death in law 38:44 – Synesthesia, music, and how James experiences art 46:10 – Imperfection as rebellion against perfectionism 54:28 – Flow state, time distortion, and reduced anxiety What We Cover Leaving a successful legal career to pursue art full-time Success addiction, overachiever patterns, and external validation Identity loss after stepping away from Big Law productivity Why painting can feel like therapy and emotional torture Synesthesia, sensory creativity, and hearing/seeing color Burnout culture in law firms and the cost of overwork Flow state, time distortion, and how creativity impacts anxiety Key Takeaways Achievement can become an addiction, even when it looks like “success.” Creativity isn’t always calming, sometimes it’s physically and emotionally brutal. Productivity isn’t the same as purpose, and stepping away can feel destabilizing. The artist's identity is built through struggle, not certainty. Perfectionism can be unlearned by embracing imperfection on purpose. Financial discipline creates freedom and options later in life. Flow state is real, and it can be one of the most powerful anti-anxiety tools. Connect With James 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nepopublic/ Connect With Me 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ ✉️ Subscribe to my Life Less Burnt Out Newsletter If this episode resonated, share it with someone who’s quietly burning out behind a “successful” career.

    1h 8m

  3. FEB 4

    Preventing Burnout Through Cycle Syncing for High-Achieving Women with Renae Fieck

    If you’ve ever had one week where you’re unstoppable… and another where everything feels heavier, this conversation will change how you see your calendar. In this episode, Renae Fieck breaks down cycle syncing (and cyclical living), why ovulation is the “queen” of the cycle, and how to align your work, workouts, food, and sleep with your natural rhythms, without letting your cycle limit your ambitions. Timestamps  0:00 – Introduction 4:05 – Cycle tracking vs syncing vs charting (and why it matters) 8:26 – Biggest misconception: your period isn’t the “main event”—ovulation is 11:32 – Menstrual phase: energy, iron, rest, and vision-setting 18:55 – Follicular phase: momentum, productivity, workouts, and “get it done” energy 19:59 – Ovulation: confidence, communication, visibility, and pitching/asking 21:46 – Luteal phase: detail work, admin, emotional depth, and turning inward 23:39 – Sleep changes across the month (and why luteal + menstrual can be harder) 25:42 – Cravings, carbs, iron, and planning date nights around nourishment 33:16 – When life doesn’t sync: races, board meetings, and performing on “low” weeks What We Cover Why women’s hormones operate on a monthly rhythm (vs a 24-hour rhythm) The 4 phases of the cycle and how they can affect energy, mood, and focus Practical ways to match work outputs to each phase (creative, social, admin, strategy) Training and performance: when to push, when to recover, and how to stay consistent Sleep patterns, vivid dreams, and what helps during tougher sleep phases Food rhythms: warming vs fresh foods, carbs, iron, and listening to cravings How to handle real life: big meetings or events that land on your hardest days Cycle syncing on hormonal contraception + using the moon cycle as a rhythm Key Takeaways Ovulation drives the cycle, your period follows what ovulation is doing. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s awareness + support, so you stop blaming yourself. “Low” phases still have strengths: intuition (menstrual) and emotional/detail power (luteal). Sleep often needs more protection in luteal and menstrual phases—plan accordingly. Cravings can be information (iron, magnesium, hydration)—not a character flaw. Cycle syncing should be a flexible framework, not another rigid system to “get right.” Guest Resources  Website: https://cyclesyncyourbusiness.com/ Free Audiobook (Cycle Sync Your Business): https://renae-fieck.mykajabi.com/offers/BFXdXMLG/checkout?preview=true Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renaefieck/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risingmoms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaeFieck TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renaefieck LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renaefieck/ Connect With Me 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ ✉️ Subscribe to my Life Less Burnt Out Newsletter If this episode resonated, share it with a high-achieving woman who’s doing “everything right” but still feels like her energy is unpredictable.

    1h 1m

  4. JAN 28

    Human-in-the-Loop Isn’t Optional: The Real Future of AI in Law with Sam Dixon

    What happens when a traditional profession meets generative AI, and now agentic AI? In this episode, I’m joined by Sam Dixon (Chief Innovation Officer) to unpack how law firms can adopt GenAI responsibly, train teams to critically evaluate outputs, and use AI to deliver more value, without burning out in the process. We cover what GenAI is (and isn’t), why humans must stay in the loop, how to overcome resistance to change, the reality of “hallucinations,” and what the next phase, agentic AI, could mean for legal research, negotiation simulation, and early-talent development. Timestamps  0:00 – Intro 1:39 – Sam’s role as Chief Innovation Officer & how he defines innovation 5:29 – Getting partners to embrace change (and what actually works) 8:39 – Why GenAI adoption is different from past legal tech waves 10:26 – Explaining AI to senior leaders (without the jargon) 14:49 – “Human in the loop” + the risks of over-trusting AI 19:26 – GenAI vs Agentic AI: what changes, and why it matters 22:46 – New lawyers, verification skills, and “AI makes people lazy?” 33:11 – Simulation: negotiation practice, interviews & training with GenAI 47:02 – AI & well-being: tool or threat? What we cover The real job of innovation inside a law firm How to get buy-in from busy, skeptical stakeholders The difference between AI, ML, GenAI, and Agentic AI Why hallucinations are misunderstood, and why that matters Guardrails: verification, accountability, and client expectations The future of training: simulations for negotiation, interviews, and client conversations AI and burnout: productivity vs cognitive load and recovery Key takeaways Innovation isn’t just tech, sometimes it’s removing a step entirely. GenAI adoption is faster because users can get value immediately, unlike tools that require heavy setup. Agentic AI adds value through multi-step planning, not just answering prompts. “Hallucinations” aren’t a rare bug, GenAI always generates probabilistically; the key is how you manage risk. The winning model is human + AI, where each catches different kinds of errors. As outputs become “more accurate,” verification discipline becomes even more critical, not less. AI may improve efficiency, but well-being depends on how work is redesigned, not just sped up. Guest Resources Sam Dixon’s Legal Firm: https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/uk/people/sam-dixon Sam Dixon’s LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/innovationinlaw   Connect with Me 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ ✉️ Subscribe to my Life Less Burnt Out Newsletter

    1 hr

  5. JAN 21

    Hidden Toxins in Makeup & Cookware: What the Beauty Industry Isn’t Telling You with Ashley Deeley

    In this eye-opening clean health episode, I sit down with Ashley Deeley, clean beauty expert and wellness educator, to uncover the hidden toxins quietly impacting our skin, hormones, thyroid, and overall wellbeing, often without us realizing it. From exposing where heavy metals, forever chemicals, and endocrine disruptors hide in everyday products to explaining how “natural,” “fragrance,” and “long-lasting” labels can be misleading, Ashley breaks down how modern living is contributing to inflammation, fatigue, skin issues, and hormonal imbalance. Whether you’re a high-performing professional dealing with unexplained exhaustion, someone struggling with thyroid or skin concerns, or simply trying to make healthier choices without extremes, this conversation will completely change how you think about your bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen. Ashley doesn’t promote perfection, she teaches practical, realistic upgrades that protect your health without adding stress. What we cover: Why “clean beauty” is about what you remove, not what you add How forever chemicals hide in makeup, floss, and waterproof products The connection between fragrance, hormones, and thyroid disruption Why many anti-aging products actually accelerate aging Heavy metals in cookware, glassware, and kitchen appliances What to know about mattresses, bedding, and fire retardants How synthetic dyes affect skin and immune function Why detergents and cleaning products matter more than you think Travel hacks to reduce toxic exposure on the road How to read labels without needing a chemistry degree Small, realistic changes that make the biggest impact over time   Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 06:00 - Forever chemicals explained: where they hide in beauty & daily products 14:00 - Bedding, mattresses & fire retardants: what you’re breathing at night 22:00 - Cookware, slow cookers & air fryers: hidden lead and heavy metals 31:00 - Daily exposure overload: detergents, fragrance & “natural” marketing traps 40:00 - Skincare myths: retinol, vitamin C, collagen & what actually works 50:00 - Botox, anti-aging & safer alternatives for skin health 57:00 - Thyroid health, blue light & hormone disruption 1:03:00 - Travel hacks: reducing toxin exposure on the road 1:07:30 - Final takeaways: small upgrades that make a big difference Key Takeaways: For High-Performers: You can’t outwork environmental stress. Hidden toxins quietly drain energy, disrupt hormones, and slow recovery, even when your habits look “healthy.” For Thyroid & Hormone Health: Everyday products can interfere with endocrine function. Reducing exposure often matters more than what you add. For Skin & Aging: What you put on your skin matters just as much as what you eat. Clean ingredients support regeneration; synthetic ones can accelerate inflammation and aging. For Sustainable Wellness: Health isn’t about doing everything, it’s about removing what doesn’t belong and upgrading gradually. Ashley doesn’t just talk about clean beauty, she provides a grounded framework for creating a healthier environment that supports long-term energy, sleep, and resilience. Guest Resources: 🌿 Ashley Deeley’s Website:  https://www.ashleydeeley.com/ ▶️ Ashley Deeley on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@ashleydeeley 📱My Home Ready Fertility E-Book: https://charlenegisele.com/your-fertility-ready-home/   Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/

    1h 14m

  6. JAN 14

    LinkedIn Strategy for Lawyers: How to Build Your Personal Brand

    I am joined today by William Peake, Global Managing Partner at international law firm Harneys, who has become one of legal's most influential voices on social media. We expose why traditional law firm marketing keeps partners invisible and reveal how real human communication can transform your professional presence. William reveals why boring announcement posts destroy your credibility. He explains how he posts twice daily while running a global law firm without spending hours online. He breaks down the myths around LinkedIn perfectionism and shows you exactly how busy lawyers can build authentic connections that actually drive business results. Whether you're a senior partner posting obligatory updates once a month, a legal marketing director fighting partner resistance, or a lawyer who thinks you're too serious for social media, this conversation will change everything. It proves that LinkedIn success has nothing to do with becoming an influencer. It's about showing up as an actual human being. What we cover: Why speaking like a real person beats polished corporate speak every time The fatal "delighted to announce" mistake that kills your engagement William's twice daily posting routine that takes under a minute Strategic content timing: nostalgic Sundays, professional mornings, lighthearted afternoons Drawing boundaries between personal life and professional content Why ghostwritten posts fail but AI editing assistance works Turning vulnerability into your most powerful content hook The discipline system that prevents burnout in demanding leadership roles Timestamps: 07:12 Attention spans are dead: you must hook readers in the first line 22:18 Why "delighted to announce" posts are completely pointless 24:57 Posting twice daily: the actual time investment is under 45 seconds 29:00 Ghostwritten content fails: people can smell inauthenticity immediately 35:14 Burnout prevention: drinking less, eating well, exercising consistently 58:15 Conference post formula: lead with "I'm nervous" to create instant connection 01:04:25 His proudest post: vulnerability about grief created unexpected human connection   Resources: William Peak on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-peake-368953143/ Harneys Law Firm: https://www.harneys.com/   📲 Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlènegisèlebourliout

    1h 7m

  7. JAN 8

    From Keto Burnout to Metabolic Recovery: The Truth About Sugar, Stress & Weight Loss with Mike Fave

    I sat down with Mike Fave, metabolic health coach and bioenergetics expert, to expose the dark side of keto, carnivore, and intermittent fasting. Mike reveals why high-performers are wrecking their metabolisms while thinking they're "optimizing" and explains how stress hormones literally cannibalize your body tissue. He destroys the insulin hypothesis myth and shows you how to reclaim your energy, fertility, and thyroid function through strategic carbohydrate refeeding. Whether you're a burnt-out executive, a former keto dieter who can't lose weight despite eating 1200 calories, or someone terrified that sugar will give you diabetes, this conversation will revolutionize how you understand metabolism. Key Topics: Why keto works initially but destroys you long-term How energy deficits force your body to shut down reproduction and digestion Why low-carb crashes your thyroid function The fertility-metabolism connection Sugar fear deprogramming: the two-week experiment Real vs fake carbs: why orange juice heals but blueberry muffins harm Executive meal strategies and practical solutions Timestamps: 0:02:06 The common journey: paleo → keto → IF → OMAD → carnivore → disaster 0:04:29 Why keto feels amazing initially: stress hormones and confirmation bias 0:14:04 The insulin hypothesis: elegant theory, wrong conclusion 0:20:02 Stress hormone breakdown: how cortisol cannibalizes protein tissue 0:24:33 Reproductive and digestive shutdown: your body's non-negotiable cuts 0:31:08 Meet Jessica: the attorney archetype (stubborn weight, fertility, thyroid) 0:38:03 Why forcing T3 on a low-carb body backfires 0:42:36 Breaking the sugar fear: the two-week experiment framework 0:51:03 The muffin myth: "high-carb" processed foods are actually high-fat 0:53:00 Body composition wins: DEXA scans reveal muscle loss on keto 0:56:22 Stress management through carbs: why cravings are intelligent 1:01:42 Executive snack strategies: dried fruit, chocolate, macadamias 1:08:04 Meal prep solutions: restaurants, shakes, personal chefs Resources: Mike Fave's Website: https://mikefave.com Mike Fave on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mikefave Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ #ProMetabolic #ThyroidHealth #KetoRecovery #MetabolicHealth #Bioenergetics #ThyroidHealing #FertilityJourney #HighPerformers #BurnoutRecovery

    1h 20m

  8. 12/31/2025

    Guided Meditation for Deep Sleep in a Winter Snow Setting

    In this guided sleep meditation episode, I transport you to a cozy wooden chalet hidden in the snow-covered mountains. This immersive winter journey is designed to quiet your racing thoughts and guide you gently into deep, restorative sleep. This isn't a conversation or interview. This is your personal sleep escape. I walk you through a richly detailed winter wonderland, from the first crunch of snow beneath your boots to the hypnotic dance of firelight and the breathtaking beauty of northern lights painting the night sky. Each sensory detail is carefully crafted to slow your thoughts, warm your body, and dissolve the day's tension. Whether you struggle with overthinking at bedtime, need help transitioning from your busy day to rest, or simply want to experience the most peaceful sleep possible, this meditation will transport you far from stress and deep into winter's embrace. What this winter journey includes: Breath foundation: Gentle settling into comfort and ease Cozy chalet arrival: Warm timber walls and golden firelight Snow walk meditation: The hypnotic crunch of footsteps in fresh snow Forest encounter: A peaceful moment with a wise reindeer Fireside relaxation: Watching flames dance while rocking gently Warm drink ritual: Sipping comfort as heat spreads through your body Northern lights display: Ribbons of green, violet, and pink across the night sky Deep sleep descent: Sinking into bed as the fire crackles softly This meditation uses no music, only the sound of my voice painting each winter scene. You don't need to stay awake until the end. You don't need to remember the words. If your mind drifts, if images soften, if sleep arrives early, that is exactly how this recording is meant to work. How to use this meditation: Listen lying down in bed, ready for sleep Close your eyes and let the visualization unfold naturally Don't try to stay awake, let sleep come whenever it's ready Perfect for bedtime, middle of the night waking, or restless evenings Can be used nightly as your winter sleep companion Best for: Anyone who struggles with racing thoughts at bedtime Those who respond well to detailed visualizations People who find nature sounds and imagery calming Anyone experiencing stress or anxiety interfering with sleep Those seeking a magical escape from daily pressures People who love winter, snow, and cozy atmospheres Step into the snow. Feel the warmth of the fire. Watch the northern lights dance. And drift into the deepest sleep. Sweet dreams and deep rest await you in your winter chalet. 📲 Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/

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The show for successful professionals wanting to achieve career excellence without the stress. Join former high-powered lawyer turned executive coach Charlène Gisèle as she guides you to the pinnacle of balanced career success. Drawing from her experience helping professionals overcome burnout and manage anxiety, Charlène shares research-backed frameworks, transformative mindset shifts, and science-based tools to help you optimize performance, prevent burnout, and sustain excellence in demanding roles. Learn how high achievers strengthen resilience, recover like elite athletes, focus deeply,

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  • Creator
    Charlène Gisèle
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Charlène Gisèle
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