Episode 35: Breaking the Cycle: Insights into High Functioning Anxiety with Lorna Devine
Lorna Devine is a psychologist, cognitive behavioural therapist and high-performance coach, helping people navigate stress, let go of high-functioning anxiety and elevate their performance and wellbeing, through her unique Devine Method.
In this episode, Nicole invites Lorna onto the show to discuss her journey from experiencing high functioning anxiety to burnout, the importance of identifying root causes, and how to establish a clear sense of self, beyond professional achievements. They also touch on the common traits among high performers, and Lorna’s top tips for preventing burnout and chronic health conditions.
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Timestamps:
[02:48] Understanding high functioning anxiety
[05:05] Lorna’s journey: From NHS psychologist to entrepreneur
[07:55] The impact of burnout on life and career choices
[12:08] The connection between high performers and stress
[20:15] The importance of setting boundaries
[22:36] Recognising signs of high functioning anxiety
[24:59] The commonality of imposter syndrome among leaders
[25:25] Burnout and its prevalence in high performers
[25:58] The impact of stress on physical health
[40:54] Practical advice for high performers facing burnout
“I was pushing and overworking, and then ended up burning out many times. As you know, you can only push for so long before your body actually tells you to stop.
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Essential learnings from this episode…
The common traits of high-performers
How to identify the signs of high functioning anxiety
Why setting and sticking to our boundaries is crucial
Practical tips for preventing burnout and chronic health conditions
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