In this episode of the Not So CEO podcast, we dive deep into the crucial topic of burnout and recovery with Amanda Baudier. Amanda shares invaluable insights and practical advice on recognizing, managing, and recovering from burnout, particularly for entrepreneurs and founders. She emphasizes the importance of integrating mindfulness, meditation, and spirituality into daily routines to foster resilience and enhance overall well-being.

About Amanda

Amanda Baudier is a "Becoming Coach" who works with Founders & Executives at the intersection of business and spirituality. Amanda spent 20 years scaling globally recognized companies including Tao Group, Sakara Life, and Melissa Wood Health. Concurrently, she immersed herself in studying spirituality and wellness -- receiving certifications in Mindfulness, Meditation, Yoga Therapy, Holistic Nutrition, Somatic Experiencing, and more. She is also the co-host of the Full Plate Full Cup podcast where she interviews inspirational creatives and businesspeople to go behind the scenes of their "hero's journey." After 21 years in NYC, Amanda recently moved with her husband and 2 children to a 20-acre homestead in the Shawangunk Mountains where she runs a private coaching practice and leads healing retreats. A forever student, Amanda is currently apprenticing under a local shaman and soaking up the endless wisdom of nature.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• Amanda's journey from being burnt-out to Becoming Coach.
• Recognizing burnout early and identifying the signs to take preventative action.
• Immediate actions for recovery when feeling burnt out, especially for entrepreneurs and founders.
• The role of mindfulness and meditation in managing stress and preventing burnout, with recommended techniques and routines.
• Explanation of somatic experiencing and its benefits for burnout recovery.
• Integrating spirituality into daily life to enhance well-being and build resilience against burnout, with practical tips for fostering a supportive spiritual practice.

Chapters

0:00 Show Introduction

4:05 Amanda’s Story & Background

11:45 The Beginning of Burnout

14:07 Diagnosis & Heart Surgery

17:17 The Journey to Healing

25:35 Making Rest a Responsibility

28:30 The Connection Between the Parasympathetic Nervous System and Digestive System

35:27 High Functioning Anxiety and Hypervigilance

42:59 On Being a Becoming Coach and Working With Founders

52:40 Recognizing Early Signs of Burnout

55:14 Immediate Actions to Recover From Burnout

1:05:46 Meditation & Mindfulness Tools to Combat Burnout

1:10:58 How Somatic Experiencing Helps You Recover From Burnout

1:16:56 Connect or Work with Amanda

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