Simone Nabholz shares her raw journey from burnout to breakthrough, ignoring warning signs, wrestling with guilt, then finding healing through pottery and ocean swims. Her story reveals how setting boundaries and small daily practices can transform breakdown into profound self-discovery.
About our guest
Simone Nabholz is a designer, storyteller, and founder of Winterwares, a ceramics studio in Fremantle dedicated to the art of slow living. After experiencing burnout from a fast-paced lifestyle, Simone rebuilt her life with intention, creating work that helps others find beauty in everyday moments. Through her ceramics, writing, and workshops, she gently inspires people to live with presence, purpose, and calm.
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00:00 Teaser From Burnout to Balance
00:26 The Journey to Burnout
11:20 The Crisis of Identity
20:52 Finding Grounding in Nature
23:47 The Power of Saying No
26:33 Defining Personal Values
28:50 Living Intentionally and Mindfully
31:08 Transforming Passion into Purpose
31:58 Rebuilding After Burnout
34:06 Building Resilience and Emotional Well-being
35:32 Redefining Success and Finding Fulfillment
38:41 Embracing Everyday Joys and Personal Growth
40:02 Lessons from the Journey
43:02 It's a wrap
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