Burnout, Boundaries, and the Path Back to Self-Worth with Nicole Adey

On this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana speaks with Nicole Adey about the real cost of people-pleasing and how unspoken expectations drain our energy. Nicole breaks down how to set simple, firm boundaries without alienating loved ones, how to spot early signs of burnout before it spirals, and why rebuilding self-worth starts with reallocating your daily “energy units” from past regrets and future fears back into the present. Grounded in lived experience—divorce, bereavement, single motherhood, corporate burnout, and a breast cancer diagnosis—Nicole offers a pragmatic framework: awareness, small consistent boundaries, micro-rest practices, and honest communication at home and work. Direct, practical, and immediately usable across busy lives.

About the Guest:

Nicole Adey is a coach and facilitator who helps women recover from burnout and re-anchor self-worth through boundary-setting, energy mapping, and nervous-system-friendly routines. A former corporate leader and single mother of two, she blends personal resilience with practical tools that fit real schedules.

Key Takeaways:

• Boundaries are not walls; they are clear agreements that protect energy and improve decision-making and relationships.

• People-pleasing plus chronic overthinking accelerates burnout; awareness is the first interrupt.

• Early burnout signs: emotional/physical exhaustion, low motivation, trouble concentrating, and disconnection.

• “Energy units” model: notice how much daily energy leaks to past guilt or future worry; reclaim it to the present.

• Start micro: one non-negotiable boundary with yourself (e.g., a 10-minute daily walk) builds confidence and momentum.

• Communicate needs plainly (e.g., “my cup is empty”); simple analogies help kids and partners understand capacity.

• Pause practices (brief outdoor breaks, deep breathing, journaling, short tech-free windows) reset the system.

• Self-worth is maintained by living in alignment with personal values—not titles, salaries, or optics.

• Redefine “having it all”: choose what actually fulfills you, then schedule it.

• Grief and stress often hide beneath busyness; processing feelings gradually returns energy and clarity.

Connect with the Guest

Website: www.achangeofseasons.com.au Resources: Free step-by-step guides on boundaries, energy protection, goals, and journaling. Offer: Complimentary 30-minute discovery call (details on the website).

 

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