E6 | What To Do When Overwhelm Strikes and How To Handle The Emotional Toll Of Hustle Culture

Are you a female entrepreneur, professional woman, or working mum feeling constantly pulled in a thousand directions? Do you ever feel like you're stuck on a hamster wheel, struggling with overwhelm, burnout, or the pressure to always say “yes”? If so, this conversation will feel like a warm, wise hug and a wake-up call at the same time.

In this heartfelt and hilariously relatable episode, hosts Hayley, Siobhan, Pippa, and Lorraine get vulnerable about their recent weekends, life lessons, and the emotional toll of constant hustle culture. 

In the show you will hear: 

• How to recognise and break free from overwhelmThe link between creativity, burnout, and boundariesThe importance of carving out “CEO time” and “deep work” in your calendar
• Why rest and silence are essential tools for success
• Shifting from reactive to proactive: How to take control of your time
• Building a sustainable business aligned with your values and vision
• Letting go of people-pleasing and learning to say “no” with confidence
• The power of environment shifts, intuition, and creating space for clarity
• Reconnecting with your why and owning your identity beyond the hustle
  

You’ll hear personal stories of transformation - from burnout and business plateaus to bold decisions that redefined careers and reignited joy. This is your go-to episode for mindset shifts, productivity hacks, and entrepreneurial wellness for women who want to lead with intention, not exhaustion.

Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment.

Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. 

Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate.

Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur.

Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life.

If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us:

RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

REVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love.

SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now!

Let’s create the ultimate support network for women in business.

Connect with us:

Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email [e-mail]

Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

JOIN THE REAL TALK COMMUNITY