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March 11, 2025 38 mins

Coach Fireside Chat Podcast - EP 4
The Hidden Link between Avoidance and Overworking with Lucie Tomkinson

In this insightful episode of Coach Fireside Chat, host Karl Sandland sits down with Lucy Tomkinson, a self-love coach, to explore the hidden link between avoidance and overworking.

They delve into how unresolved childhood wounds and unmet emotional needs can lead to using work as a coping mechanism, contributing to burnout and emotional disconnection. The conversation covers various attachment styles, the formation of these styles, and their lifelong impacts on relationships and self-esteem. Practical strategies for recognising and addressing avoidant attachment are discussed, offering listeners valuable insights into improving their personal and professional lives.

Key Topics/Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Coach Fireside Chat

01:15 Exploring Avoidance and Overworking

02:22 Understanding Attachment Styles

05:01 Impact of Insecure Attachments

09:04 Avoidant Attachment and Burnout

17:18 Recognising and Addressing Burnout

19:12 Healing and Coping Mechanisms

37:17 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Want to connect with Guest Lucie Tomkinson?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093388753054

Webpage: https://stan.store/lucietomkinsonlifecoaching

ABOUT ME

Hey, I'm Karl Sandland – AI & Automation Strategist.

Founder of BrighCX LTD, Mentor, ACXS-Certified Customer Experience Specialist, #1 Bestselling Author, Podcast Host, and Business Growth Community Leader. Named one of the Top 20 CX Professionals by Customer Experience Magazine (2022), with over 25 years in Senior IT and customer experience roles - and the visionary behind AGENTLY AI.

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