Reclaiming Your Mental Health at Work with Natasha Bowman

Struggling with mental health can feel like an isolating journey, but Natasha Bowman's story serves as a beacon of hope and resilience. Her tale is one of vulnerability and strength, as she navigates the precarious waters of professional identity, self-worth, and mental health, particularly under the harsh spotlight of the pandemic. 

As we explore the pages of Natasha's eye-opening book, "Crazy AF: How to Go from Being Burnt Out, Unhappy and Unmotivated to Reclaiming Your Mental Health at Work," we uncover the stigmatized world of mental illness in the workplace and the importance of self-care over the glorified hustle culture. Natasha's experience provides a roadmap for balancing our personal and professional lives, advocating for a work-life harmony that prioritizes our health and relationships.  

Shattering the Silence on Corporate Mental Well-being 

Natasha doesn't shy away from the less spoken truths of the corporate world, as we unwrap the significance of her viral LinkedIn post that shattered the silence on mental health struggles. Natasha's insights into the transformation that follows public vulnerability, coupled with her push to redefine work-life harmony and the art of boundary-setting, are nothing short of empowering.  

Our discussion broadens to include practical advice for anyone feeling the weight of juggling life's demands, highlighting why it's crucial to discern which balls are glass and which are plastic in the juggle of life's responsibilities. 

From Burnout to Balance with Bipolar Disorder 

[04:54] - Embracing Mental Wellness - Confronting stigma around mental illness, advocating for self-care, and setting boundaries for mental health in the workplace. 

[24:31] - Self-Care Over Hustle Culture – How personal crisis led to reevaluating success, embracing self-care, and valuing moments and relationships over material possessions. 

[37:52] - Book Launch Strategies and Mistakes -  Pitfalls in book marketing, pre-launch strategy, provocative titles, leveraging networks, creative control, and the necessity of strategic sales. 

[49:38] - Success and Self-Care in Business - Celebrating the incredible journey and success following the release of Natasha’s influential book and the opportunities it created for her. 

Crafting Success Through Vulnerability and Self-Care in Business 

Beyond personal battles, Natasha discusses the strategic side of using books as a vehicle for professional growth. She candidly shares the ups and downs of book launches, the benefits of self-publishing, and how her writing journey has intertwined with her speaking and consulting career.  

Whether you're a mental health advocate, an entrepreneur, or simply someone looking to find balance in the chaos, this episode is a profound exploration of how embracing our struggles can forge a path to success and fulfillment, both in and out of the office. 

Key Takeaways of this episode include:  

• A mental illness diagnosis doesn’t mean your career is over. It can be a source of strength rather than a setback. 
• It’s okay to “be more disappointing” and redefine what work-life harmony looks like for you.  
• Self-advocacy and creating spaces for employees to share their story is key to normalizing mental health conversations in the workplace.  

 

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