The Executive Exhale Podcast
The Executive Exhale Podcast is your space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters as a leader. Hosted by executive wellness coach and HeartBreath™ guide Tammy, this podcast is designed for high-achieving professionals who are feeling the weight of stress, burnout, or misalignment in their careers and lives. Through candid conversations, expert insights, and powerful mindfulness practices, we explore what it means to lead with clarity, purpose, and well-being. Whether you're navigating career transitions, seeking work-life balance, or simply looking for tools to manage stress more effectively, The Executive Exhale podcast offers real talk, deep insights, and actionable strategies to help you exhale, reset, and thrive.
Episodes
In this episode of Executive Exhale, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Denise Brown who is a physician, former CEO, and now the self-described “Fairy God Doctor.” With over 30 years of experience in healthcare leadership, Denise brings a refreshing, no-BS approach to helping women in business avoid the burnout trap before it begins.
We talked about her career shifts, the value of taking a pause, and ...
In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I’m joined by Walter Dusseldorp, also known as The Dutch Mentor. He shared a powerful story that stuck with me. He said life is like juggling six or seven balls, but only one of them is made of glass. That glass ball is your family - but could also represent your health or your well-being. Drop that one, and it shatters. It was a simple but profound reminder of what tru...
If you’ve ever said, “I just need to manage my time better,” this episode is for you.
In today’s session, I’m pulling back the curtain on why time management strategies and productivity hacks aren’t enough to keep burnout at bay, especially for high-achieving leaders. Because the real issue isn’t your schedule… it’s your nervous system.
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What if being a great leader meant being less essential? In this episode, Jeff Matlow, a 3x entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and creator of The Best Leadership Podcast Ever, helps me unpack why the best leaders make themselves replaceable, how imposter syndrome can actually sharpen your leadership, and what accountability looks like when it’s done right.
Whether you’re navigating burnout, new to leaders...
In this episode, I’m joined by Amita Sharma, co-founder of NourishDoc, for an honest and much-needed conversation about peri-menopause, menopause, hormone shifts, and the impact they have on women in leadership, especially those of us navigating the C-suite or other high-pressure roles.
We talk about:
✔️ What’s really happening in our bodies during perimenopause and menopause
✔️ Why so many women in l...
If you’ve ever felt like a fraud, like you’re just waiting for someone to “find you out,” I want you to know: you’re not alone. And more importantly? That feeling might actually mean you’re exactly where you need to be.
In this episode, I’m digging into imposter syndrome, why so many high-performing leaders feel it and how it might actually be a good thing.
I’ll share a reframe I recently heard from fellow coach and tho...
Have you ever whispered to yourself, "I think I'm done"? I have and I know how overwhelming that moment can feel.
In this solo episode of The Executive Exhale, I speak directly to the leaders, helpers, and high-achievers who are questioning whether to retire, walk away, change careers, or just find a way to survive the pressure.
I share my own story of burnout and recovery, and guide you through the real ...
In this episode, I’m digging into something I see all the time with high-achieving leaders; especially those in healthcare, non-profits, and other helping professions.
We’re burned out. We’re exhausted. We know we need support. And yet… we hesitate to invest in ourselves.
Maybe you’ve felt that quiet resistance before. You come across a coaching offer, a retreat, or a program that sparks something inside you but then yo...
In this episode of the Executive Exhale Podcast, I’m joined by Rosie Zilinskas, a 30-year corporate veteran and women’s leadership advocate. We talk about why so many women feel stuck in their careers and what it really takes to move forward. Rosie shares practical strategies to help you unlock your leadership potential, advocate for yourself, and navigate the challenges of corporate life. If you're a woman in le...
Are you a high-performing leader who feels stuck, exhausted, or unfulfilled, even after trying all the "right" fixes like therapy, job changes, or mindfulness practices? You're not alone.
In this episode (replay of YouTube content), I share my perspective on why so many accomplished professionals still feel drained and disconnected, and how to begin resetting from the inside out.
I also introduce the Lea...
In this episode, I’m speaking directly to the healthcare leaders who feel like they should have it all together, but inside, they’re running on fumes.
If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t focus like you used to or why your patience is thinning, or why you feel tired but wired all the time. It’s not because you’re broken. It’s because your nervous system is over capacity, and no one ever taught you how or supported you...
What if everything you worked for—the title, the house, the team, the success—left you feeling nothing? In this eye-opening episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I welcome guest Jo Stone, award-winning executive coach and founder of The Balance Institute, to unpack what truly happens when high-achieving women hit the top... and still feel unfulfilled.
Jo takes us into the pivotal moment of realization that despite r...
In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I open up about the reality of executive burnout—how it doesn’t always look like falling apart. Sometimes, it looks like high-functioning chaos: checking all the boxes, leading meetings, and keeping it together on the outside… while slowly unraveling on the inside.
I share my own story—how I gained 40-50 pounds, slipped into depression, and kept performing while feeling ...
What if success as a leader isn’t just about what you know or do—but about the strength of your relationships?
In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I’m joined by Morag Barrett, global leadership expert, founder of SkyeTeam, and author of You, Me, We. Morag has helped over 15,000 leaders in 20+ countries transform how they lead by transforming how they connect.
We explore what she calls the connection crisis ...
Is leading with empathy really a weakness or too 'woke'—or is it the smartest strategy we have?
In this episode, I challenge the outdated belief that heart-centered leadership is soft or impractical. Drawing from leadership science, personal experience, and coaching insights, I unpack why empathy is a superpower and why leading with heart is a competitive advantage in a world that often feels cold and isolati...
In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Barb Thompson—a board-certified organizational and business consulting psychologist and former U.S. Army operational psychologist.
Barb shared powerful insights from her leadership journey and military experience, and we dug into what truly drives high-performing teams. We talked about the importance of trust, transparency, vulner...
In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, we’re exploring the sneaky energy drain that’s hitting so many leaders hard right now — decision fatigue.
From choosing what to wear to making complex leadership calls, your brain is working overtime, but it doesn’t have to. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of decision fatigue and get real-world strategies for reducing your mental load and protecting your focus an...
In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, we explore why mindset is the foundation of both business success and personal wellness. You can have the best tools and strategies, but if your mindset isn’t aligned, stress and overwhelm will take over—making it nearly impossible to create a thriving, sustainable business. Our guest, Eric, shares how getting your brain right, setting clear goals, and structuring your ...
In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, Tammy welcomes Susan Hensley, a transformational coach, speaker, and author, who shares her journey from corporate executive to art journaling advocate. Susan discovered art journaling as a creative escape during burnout, and it quickly became a powerful tool for self-discovery and emotional processing.
Together, Tammy and Susan explore how leaders and executives can use...
Are you dealing with a narcissistic leader at work? Struggling with gaslighting, manipulation, and power plays? In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I share my personal experience navigating narcissistic leadership—both in the workplace and in my own life. We’ll break down the traits of narcissistic bosses, expose their tactics, and, most importantly, give you the strategies to outmaneuver them. From setti...
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