The Burnout Detox Kit®

Sophie Theen
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Burnout isn’t just about stress. It’s about disconnection from yourself, your joy, and what matters most. I’m Sophie Theen, and after a decade in high-growth startups and leadership roles, I found myself completely burnt out and completely lost. This podcast is part recovery, part rebellion. The Burnout Detox Project is a space for honest conversations with founders, operators, creatives, and healers who’ve lived through burnout or help others rise from it. Together, we unpack what causes burnout (spoiler: it’s not just “working too hard”) and what it takes to heal.

  1. EP30 Positional Power vs True Power with Runa Bouius

    6d ago

    EP30 Positional Power vs True Power with Runa Bouius

    What if burnout isn’t just caused by stress or overwork…but by disconnection from your own personal power? In this deeply thought-provoking episode, Sophie sits down with Rúna Bouius spiritual leadership mentor and founder of the True Power Institute, to unpack the difference between positional power and personal power, and why so many high achievers burn out despite outward success. Together, they explore how modern society teaches people to achieve, perform, and climb but rarely teaches emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, authenticity, or connection to self. This episode is powerful, reflective, and deeply relevant for leaders, founders, and ambitious people navigating modern work and identity. Because burnout isn’t always about doing too much.Sometimes it’s about becoming someone you no longer recognize. 🎙️ Guest: Rúna Bouius, Spiritual Leadership Mentor & Founder of True Power Institute 📍 Hosted by Sophie Theen If this episode moved something in you, please follow, rate, or share the show. One honest story at a time helps someone feel less alone.

    35 min
  2. EP29 with Theresa Baeumel - Why High Performers Struggle to Slow Down

    May 28

    EP29 with Theresa Baeumel - Why High Performers Struggle to Slow Down

    After 20 years in senior HR leadership including working at Nike, Theresa has seen burnout from every angle. But here’s the surprising part: she’s never fully burned out herself. In this episode, Sophie and Theresa unpack why. Together, they explore the hidden patterns behind burnout, the danger of living in constant performance mode, and why so many high achievers confuse productivity with self-worth. They also dive into Theresa’s “four energy zones” framework performance, recovery, survival, and burnout and how most people stay stuck in the wrong state for far too long. This conversation is honest, reflective, and deeply important for anyone who feels exhausted from constantly “holding it together.” Because burnout isn’t always failure.Sometimes it’s feedback. 🎙️ Guest: Theresa - HR Leader & Performance Coach 📍 Hosted by Sophie Theen If this episode moved something in you, please follow, rate, or share the show. One honest story at a time helps someone feel less alone.

    38 min
  3. EP 28 with Annabelle Cameron - Why Founders Burn Out From Constant Pressure

    May 21

    EP 28 with Annabelle Cameron - Why Founders Burn Out From Constant Pressure

    And we're back for Season 3! In this episode of The Burnout Detox Kit Podcast, Sophie sits down with Annabelle for an honest conversation about emotional exhaustion, identity, pressure, and what burnout really looks like behind the scenes. This episode explores the invisible weight high performers carry the pressure to keep going, to appear strong, and to hold everything together even when internally things are falling apart. Together, they unpack: The emotional side of burnout people rarely talk aboutWhy high performers often ignore the warning signsThe cost of constantly being “the reliable one”Identity, self-worth, and overachievementLearning to slow down before your body forces you toThis is a raw and reflective conversation for anyone who feels tired in ways sleep cannot fix. Guest: Annabelle Cameron If this episode moved something in you, please follow, rate, or share the show. One honest story at a time helps someone feel less alone.

    54 min
  4. EP 27 Success is Not Guaranteed - Tracy Achieng-Ouko

    Apr 22

    EP 27 Success is Not Guaranteed - Tracy Achieng-Ouko

    She followed the path that was supposed to work. Stable career. High responsibility. Keep going, no matter what. Until her body couldn’t anymore. In this episode, Tracy shares her burnout story from working in the healthcare system where the pressure to perform quietly outweighs the need to rest. We talk about the identity behind being “the strong one,” why high performers ignore the signs, and what it really takes to walk away before it breaks you. This is a conversation about choosing your health before it’s forced on you. Because success should never cost you yourself. Guest: Tracy, Former pharmacist turned health coach helping entrepreneurs grow without sacrificing their wellbeing Follow: www.tracythehealthcoach.com

    39 min
  5. EP 26 Something Feels Off - Rose Soffel

    Apr 15

    EP 26 Something Feels Off - Rose Soffel

    Guest: Rose Soffel, Exec Coach Follow: https://soffelhaus.substack.com/ You can’t explain it. On paper, everything looks fine. But deep down… something feels off. In this episode, Rose shares her journey through misalignment, burnout, and the quiet inner knowing we often ignore. We talk about intuition, self-trust, and the moment you realise the life you built no longer fits who you are. If this episode moved something in you, please follow, rate, or share the show. One honest story at a time helps someone feel less alone.

    42 min
  6. EP 25 You Can’t Outrun This - Libby Rapin

    Apr 8

    EP 25 You Can’t Outrun This - Libby Rapin

    Guest: Libby Rapin, Coach & Workplace Wellbeing Advocate Follow: Libby Rapin @_libbyrapin You kept going. You pushed through. You told yourself it’s just a phase. But burnout doesn’t disappear it waits. In this episode, Libby shares her journey out of high-pressure corporate life, and what it really takes to slow down, reconnect, and rebuild from exhaustion. We talk about mindfulness, boundaries, and the quiet moment when you realise… you can’t keep living like this. If this episode moved something in you, please follow, rate, or share the show. One honest story at a time helps someone feel less alone.

    41 min
  7. EP 24 Burnout Lies Quietly - Kate Busch

    Apr 1

    EP 24 Burnout Lies Quietly - Kate Busch

    You think you’re coping. You’re still showing up. Still performing. But underneath it all… something’s not right. In this episode, Kate breaks down the subtle, often invisible signs of burnout the kind high performers ignore the longest. We talk about emotional suppression, silent overwhelm, and why burnout doesn’t always look like breaking down… sometimes it looks like carrying on. If this episode moved something in you, please follow, rate, or share the show. One honest story at a time helps someone feel less alone. Follow Kate @ https://strengthdive.com @katebuschpsychology

    33 min
  8. EP 23 Graceful Productivity - Bianca Best

    Feb 4

    EP 23 Graceful Productivity - Bianca Best

    What if having an impactful life didn’t mean sacrificing your health to achieve it? In this episode, I’m joined by Bianca Best a former global executive, single mum of four, and the author of Flourish. Bianca shares how she went from overachieving and emotionally exhausted to building a life of intentional, graceful productivity. We explore: The myth of “having it all” Emotional burnout masked as success The 8 strategies behind her Flourish framework How to prevent burnout in corporate cultures Why real change starts with energy, not time Bianca didn’t wait for burnout to take her out she learned how to pause, recalibrate, and lead from a place of personal alignment. This is the episode you didn’t know you needed. 🎙️ Guest: Bianca Best - Author, Burnout Prevention Consultant & Founder of Flourish Global 📍 Follow Bianca: biancabest.com

    45 min
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Burnout isn’t just about stress. It’s about disconnection from yourself, your joy, and what matters most. I’m Sophie Theen, and after a decade in high-growth startups and leadership roles, I found myself completely burnt out and completely lost. This podcast is part recovery, part rebellion. The Burnout Detox Project is a space for honest conversations with founders, operators, creatives, and healers who’ve lived through burnout or help others rise from it. Together, we unpack what causes burnout (spoiler: it’s not just “working too hard”) and what it takes to heal.

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  • Creator
    Sophie Theen
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sophie Theen
  • Show Website
    The Burnout Detox Kit®