From Burnout to Balance at Work with Psychologist and Mindfulness Educator Liv Downing

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From Burnout to Balance at Work with Psychologist and Mindfulness Educator Liv Downing

Love Your Work! with Rachel

51 minutes 28 seconds

6 months ago

From Burnout to Balance at Work with Psychologist and Mindfulness Educator Liv Downing

Liv Downing's journey from corporate to becoming a thought leader in workplace wellbeing, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, creativity, and compassion in leadership.

In this episode of the Love Your Work! podcast, host Rachel Sparkes interviews Liv Downing, a psychologist and mindfulness advocate.
They explore Liv's journey from corporate HR to becoming a thought leader in workplace wellbeing, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, creativity, and compassion in leadership.
Liv shares insights on the differences between mindfulness and meditation, the signs of burnout, and strategies for creating psychological safety in teams. The conversation highlights the need for self-awareness and the role of compassion in fostering a supportive workplace culture. In this conversation, Liv Downing and Rachel Sparkes explore the importance of connection, mindfulness, and self-awareness in leadership and personal growth.
Liv shares practical mindfulness techniques, the significance of rest, and the balance of authenticity and vulnerability in leadership roles. They also discuss the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals and how mindfulness can be tailored to support them.
The conversation emphasizes that true change begins with self-awareness and understanding one's triggers and motivations.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness and Liv's Journey

05:08 Understanding Mindfulness vs. Meditation

09:58 The Role of Creativity in Liv's Work

14:59 Burnout: Causes and Prevention Strategies

19:57 The Importance of Compassion and Psychological Safety

27:40 The Power of Connection

29:46 Mindfulness Practices for Leaders

36:35 Understanding Rest and Recovery

41:25 Authenticity and Vulnerability in Leadership

44:44 Mindfulness for the Neuro-divergent Community

47:4 9The Importance of Self-Awareness

Links
Website: https://www.livmindfully.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liv-downing-06b7974/

You Are Loved Book: https://www.livmindfully.com/new-products/you-are-loved

You Are Loved Podcast: https://www.livmindfully.com/podcast