In This Together - Same but Different

Episode 3 Description for Podcast: Burnout and BreakdownsTrigger warning: Some episodes include honest conversations about suicide. Please listen in a way that feels safe and supportive for you.Burnout and breakdowns rarely come out of nowhere.They build slowly, often in plain sight, until something in us can’t keep going the way it used to.In this episode, Liz and Bernie talk about what burnout and breakdown actually felt like in their own lives: Bernie’s slow-burn burnout after having her second baby, and Liz’s breakdown years after her mum’s suicide, when her grief had nowhere to go.This isn’t a clinical or textbook conversation. It’s an honest, human one, about what happens when we keep “cracking on” for too long, and why these moments aren’t failures, but signals that we’re carrying too much and can no longer cope.In this episode, we talk about:How burnout can look “high functioning” from the outside.The slow build of chronic stress (and the moment it turns serious).Parenthood, sleep deprivation, and the invisible load.Repressed grief, trauma, and when the body finally says enough.The stigma difference between “burnout” and “breakdown”.Coping strategies (work, exercise, drinking, control) and why they make sense.Learning the early signs, and what recovery can look like over time.We also explore questions like:What if burnout and breakdown aren’t personal flaws, but protective responses?How do you ask for help when you don’t even know what you need?What would you want your younger self to know in the darkest bit?Support & resourcesIf this episode brought things up for you, you’re not alone. And you’re not imagining it. If you recognised yourself (or someone you love) in the conversation, these resources may be helpful.Burnout, stress & mental health support (UK)MindPractical information on burnout, anxiety, depression, and how to get support, including local services.https://www.mind.org.ukMental Health FoundationEvidence-based articles on burnout, stress, sleep, and mental wellbeing.https://www.mentalhealth.org.ukOCD-specific supportOCD UKUK-based charity offering trusted information, self-help resources, and peer support.https://www.ocduk.orgOCD ActionHelpline, advocacy, and practical support for people living with OCD.https://www.ocdaction.org.ukCrisis & immediate supportIf you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsafe right now, please reach out for immediate support.Samaritans24/7 emotional support, free and confidential.116 123 | https://www.samaritans.orgShoutFree, confidential text support if talking feels hard.Text SHOUT to 85258 | https://giveusashout.orgWork, burnout & boundariesACASGuidance on work-related stress, sick leave, and employee rights.https://www.acas.org.uk

January can be a strange one.In this episode, Liz and Bernie talk about the weird, wobbly in-between space between Christmas and New Year, and the pressure many of us feel to reset, refocus, and make big changes - even when we’re tired, grieving, or just not quite ready.This is an honest, reflective conversation about how January actually feels, rather than how it’s supposed to feel.In this episode, we talk about:The liminal space between Christmas and New YearWhy January can feel heavy, flat, or emotionally chargedGoals, resolutions, and why they work for some people and not for othersGrief, anniversaries, and how they show up at this time of yearValues, habits, and making change in small, realistic waysWhy January often feels more like a pause than a launchWe also explore questions like:What if we didn’t rush to change ourselves in January?What do we actually need at this time of year?How do we make space for both reflection and intention?Things mentioned in this episode:Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg: https://tinyhabits.com/The Body Keeps The Score: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693771-the-body-keeps-the-scoreStay in touchWe’d love to hear how January feels for you.You can message us with your thoughts, experiences, or topics you’d love us to talk about in future episodes.Follow us on Instagram:@liz.good.child@bernadettedancy_stresscoachEmail us both [email protected] with usLiz’s 1:1 coaching is currently full, with her 2026 group coaching course starting soon.Bernie is accepting registrations for the next CPD cohort focused on stress and burnout. You can find all the information here: www.stress-ed.co.ukCreditsArtwork by Sonja MaschkioInstagram:@smart_3779Music: by [email protected]

In this first episode of 'In This Together, Same But Different,' we explore the essence of our new podcast by giving you a taste of what's to come - authentic conversations about the challenges of being human.You know, the type challenges we all have (after all, we’re all in this together), but we often cope with them differently (cos even though we’re the same, we're also different).We hope this episode emphasise the importance of connection, understanding, as we all navigate life's ups and downs TOGETHER, while also highlighting we all have unique perspectives within our shared experiences.Connect with us...Liz [email protected]: [email protected] DancyInstagram: @bernadettedancy_stresscoachwww.bernadettedancy.co.ukwww.stress-ed.co.ukemail: [email protected] a question? OR Want to suggest a topic for an episode?Get in touch via our socials or send us and email. We'd love to hear from you. After all, we're In this Together!____________________________________________________CreditsEditing by Steve’s Woodward: https://podcastingeditor.com/@thepodcastingeditorArtwork by Sonja MaschkioInstagram:@smart_3779Music: by [email protected]

Welcome to In This Together: Same but Different.Hosted by Liz Goodchild, Life Coach, and Bernadette Dancy, Stress Management Coach - two friends, two coaches, two humans - this podcast is about the weird, lovely, maddening reality of being alive.This is not a self-help podcast…even though, yes, we are coaches. We're not here to dish out any how-to guidance or advice, and there'll be absolutely no magic answers or "do this and your life will change" kind of stuff.Each episode is a real, human chat from two perspectives - so you can feel less alone, a little more understood, and maybe think, "Oh… me too."Come as you are. We're here to keep you company.Because we're In This Together: Same, But Different.Get in touchWe'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, spirals, thoughts, or topics you wish people talked about more openly.Instagram:@liz.good.child@bernadettedancy_stresscoachWebsites:Liz: www.lizgoodchild.co.ukBernie: www.bernadettedancy.co.uk_________________________________CreditsEditing by Steve’s Woodward: https://podcastingeditor.com/@thepodcastingeditorArtwork by Sonja Maschkio Instagram:@smart_3779Music: by [email protected]