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. EP 33  Women and Midlife Burnout with Sarah Knight

    4d ago

    EP 33  Women and Midlife Burnout with Sarah Knight

    Burnout can manifest as numbness and disconnection, and trauma isn’t just personal it can ripple through families. Healing is a journey, not a single epiphany. Sarah Knight shares why recognising what you don’t want and focusing on small joys and energy management are essential to reigniting your fire. Guest: Sarah Knight is a midlife coach and founder of FoundHer Fire, where she helps women heal from trauma, manage burnout and rediscover their fire. She shares her story to empower other women to build recovery toolkits and reclaim their energy. Chapters:00:00 – Introduction and Context Setting01:48 – The Impact of Trauma and Burnout04:08 – Navigating the Journey of Healing06:09 – The Unfurling Process of Recovery09:48 – Midlife Burnout and Its Complexities14:18 – Finding Your Fire Again16:36 – The Importance of Recovery Toolkits22:17 – Integrating Life and Work for Fulfillment If this episode moved something in you, follow, rate or share the show. One honest story at a time helps someone feel less alone.

    31 min
  2. EP 32  Burnout from Perfectionism with Stacey Copas

    Jun 18

    EP 32  Burnout from Perfectionism with Stacey Copas

    In this conversation, Stacey Copas shares her personal journey with burnout and the challenge of recognising it early. She emphasises the importance of setting boundaries and discusses how people‑pleasing and overworking often mask deeper issues. Stacey redefines resilience by focusing on daily rituals and self‑awareness, and she explores the tension between staying comfortable and striving for growth. The discussion highlights why presence matters more than performance and offers practical steps to cultivate it. Guest: Stacey Copas is Australia’s leading resilience expert and keynote speaker. Drawing from her own experience of and the lessons in her book How To Be Resilient, she helps individuals and organisations build resilience and thrive. Hosted by Sophie Theen, leadership coach, culture expert, and founder of The Burnout Detox Kit, this podcast explores burnout, workplace culture, emotional recovery, and the hidden cost of high performance. Chapters:00:00 – Introduction to Burnout and Resilience03:34 – Stacey’s Personal Journey with Burnout05:58 – The Challenge of Setting Boundaries08:07 – People‑Pleasing and Its Impact on Burnout10:02 – Overworking as a Coping Mechanism12:07 – Redefining Resilience Post‑Burnout14:44 – Building Resilience Through Daily Rituals17:34 – The Importance of Self‑Awareness20:08 – Comfort vs. Growth: The Stagnation Dilemma22:54 – Presence Over Performance25:51 – Practical Steps to Cultivate Presence28:20 – Conclusion and ResourcesIf this episode moved something in you, follow, rate or share the show. One honest story at a time helps someone feel less alone.

    33 min
  3. EP31 High Performers Always Burnout with Rebecca Noskeau

    Jun 11

    EP31 High Performers Always Burnout with Rebecca Noskeau

    Sophie talks with organisational psychologist and executive coach Rebecca Noskeau about her personal journey through burnout. They explore the “athlete’s recovery” approach, maintaining momentum through micro habits even when life knocks you down and discuss how reclaiming agency helps transform burnout into growth. Rebecca also explains why supportive systems and thoughtful leadership are crucial for preventing burnout and how taking one small step each day can change everything. Guest: Rebecca Noskeau is an organisational psychologist and executive coach who helps individuals and teams navigate high demand, complexity, and critical inflection points. In this conversation, she shares her experience with burnout, the power of micro habits, and how leadership and supportive systems can build resilience. Hosted by Sophie Theen, leadership coach, culture expert, and founder of the Burnout Detox Kit®, this podcast explores burnout, workplace culture, emotional recovery, and the hidden cost of high performance.If this episode moved something in you, follow, rate or share the show. One honest story at a time helps someone feel less alone.

    25 min
  4. EP30 Positional Power vs True Power with Runa Bouius

    Jun 4

    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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sophie Theen
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    The Burnout Detox Kit®