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It’s a gentle online session where we slow things down together with gentle stretching and meditation. No pressure, no need to perform—just some time to step away from everything else and reset.

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Episode Summary:

Sometimes, working harder is exactly what keeps us stuck.

Have you ever spent weeks, or even months, trying to solve a problem, only for the answer to suddenly appear while you’re on a road trip, taking a walk, enjoying a weekend away, or doing something completely unrelated?

In this episode of Zero Stress, I explore why this happens and why stepping away isn’t necessarily time away from solving the problem, it can actually be an important part of the process.

We’ll talk about focused thinking versus giving our minds space to wander, why a change of environment can shift our perspective, and why rest, nature, road trips and seemingly “unproductive” moments can sometimes lead to our most useful ideas.

If you’ve been pushing hard at something and still feel stuck, perhaps the answer isn’t to push even harder.

Perhaps it’s time to step away for a little while.

In this episode, I sat down with Katrin Viella to explore the rising field of energy psychology, often called the fourth wave of psychology. Katrin explains what energy psychology is, how it works on a practical level, and why it’s becoming a safe, fast, and empowering approach for emotional well-being.

We dive into how these tools help people release trauma, calm triggers, and create real change, without side effects or long therapy timelines. Katrin also shares why this method suits busy entrepreneurs, parents, and even healthy skeptics, plus a real story of rapid transformation.

You’ll learn how energy psychology helps individuals become their own therapist, the difference between self-care and true self-therapy, and where the future of mental health is heading.

Tune in and start your self-therapy journey today.

Zero Stress EPS 30 Mental Health for Men with Bronwyn Penhaligon

Zero Stress EPS 29 Let's Talk About Anger with Bronwyn Penhaligon

Triggers, Hyper-Vigilance and Burnout - Healing the Way We Work Featuring Natalia Rachel

If you’d like to connect with Natalia or learn more about her work, feel free to reach out via her LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-rachel-9505b023/ or her website www.illumavision.org

In this episode, I’m joined by Niluka to explore the power of healthy boundaries — what they are, why they matter, and how they can transform the way we show up in our lives and work.

Niluka is the Founder of ImagineThat - The Business School for Nomadic Entrepreneurs. 

ImagineThat aims to connect online founders globally and help others start an online services business. 

After graduating from Oxford University, Niluka began her career in consulting at KPMG UK in London, working with global brands including Tesco, Mastercard and The London Stock Exchange. 

Nearly 5 years later, she wanted more and decided to embark on an experiment - is it possible to work for yourself and work from anywhere?

During this time, Niluka worked on 2 of her own businesses fully remote while living across the world, including Valencia, Lisbon, Chiang Mai, Istanbul and Da Nang. One of her businesses was in public speaking (helping over 500 people online improve their presenting skills) and the other was a tech start-up which she took to market. 

She saw that it IS possible to work for herself and have location freedom - and saw other professionals like her wanting to do the same, but not knowing how to begin a location-independent business.  

This led her to create ImagineThat, which helps people start their own high-profit online coaching, consulting or services business. 

Want to connect with others and join the community? Join the ImagineThat Club: https://imaginethatclub.circle.so/join?invitation_token=f1dd28f61b596420ed213316f56b2b1666af2155-fe521a0f-40be-4b02-ab03-e1ab5d2a3dc4

Want to start a business but don't know how? Enrol in the ImagineThat Academy: www.imaginethatclub.com/academy 

Follow Niluka on Linkedin, Instagram and YouTube @breakingboundarieswithniluka

Coping with Natural Disasters and Stress Featuring Travis Chen

In this episode of Zero Stress, Anthony joins the discussion on the powerful connection between sunlight and mental health. The conversation covers how sunlight boosts vitamin D and serotonin levels, reducing the risk of depression and fatigue. Listeners learn how sunlight regulates the circadian rhythm, improving sleep quality through melatonin production. Anthony shares personal experiences, highlighting the benefits of daily sun exposure. The episode wraps up with practical tips on safe sun exposure, including ideal duration, sunscreen use, and outdoor activities. Tune in to discover how incorporating sunlight into your routine can enhance mood, energy, and overall well-being.

 Zero Stress EPS 24 Featuring Bhavya Suravajhala

Zero Stress EPS 23 Finding Validation Within Featuring Aadhya Krishna

Zero Stress EPS 22 Lessons in Balance: Conversations to End 2024 Strong

In this episode, Phoebe Zhang and Vivian Gomes discuss resilience and its role in mental well-being. Vivian defines resilience as the ability to adapt and build confidence, sharing his career transitions as examples. He highlights the importance of continuous learning to stay relevant and igniting a willingness to learn in younger generations for their success and mental health.

Vivian provides strategies to build resilience, including adopting a growth mindset, visualization, forming strong relationships, and balancing technology use. He stresses self-care practices like exercise and meditation.

The conversation also explores the impact of technology on mental health. Vivian suggests detoxing from technology, setting boundaries for social media, and curating positive content. He advises mindful use of technology to balance digital and real-life interactions.

Vivian concludes with advice on time management, meditation, healthy living, and seeking support from mentors or friends to maintain mental health while achieving high performance.

Zero Stress EPS 20 Mindset for Success featuring Kevin Bees

Zero Stress EPS 19 Identify Early Signs for Burnout and Health Crisis featuring Anthony Hartcher

In this episode, Manisha Gupta, a high-performance coach, explores the importance of addressing internal factors to manage stress and achieve balance. She explains how people often focus on external stressors, like work or relationships, but neglect internal ones, such as perfectionism, negative self-talk, and fear of failure. Manisha emphasizes the value of self-reflection, mindfulness, and setting healthy boundaries to build resilience and lasting change. She also shares the common signs of neglecting mental health, including physical and emotional symptoms, and stresses the importance of recognizing them early. Through coaching, Manisha has helped clients transform their lives, improving not only their mental well-being but also their relationships, health, and career. By aligning their purpose with their performance, her clients experience greater clarity, confidence, and productivity. Manisha's insights underscore how focusing on internal stressors leads to a more fulfilling, balanced, and empowered life. You can connect with Manisha on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-manisha-b-gupta/

In this episode, Niluka Kavanagh shares her journey from consulting to entrepreneurship, emphasizing self-defined success. She talks about the 'Ikigai' model, promoting careers that enhance life and align with personal values. She empowers digital nomads and solopreneurs, highlighting the importance of balancing success with well-being.

Niluka is the Founder of ImagineThat - the Business School for Digital Nomads and Solopreneurs.

ImagineThat helps ambitious but bored professionals start their own independent online services business and work from anywhere. 

After graduating from Oxford University, Niluka started her career in consulting at KPMG UK in London, working with global brands including Tesco, Mastercard and The London Stock Exchange. 

Nearly 5 years later, she wanted more and decided to embark on an experiment - is it possible to work for yourself and work from anywhere?

During this time, Niluka worked on 2 of her own businesses fully remote while living in 7 places across the world, including Valencia, Lisbon Chiang Mai, Istanbul and Da Nang. One of her businesses was in public speaking (helping over 500 people globally improve their presenting skills) and the other was a tech start-up which she took to market. 

She saw that it IS possible to work for herself and have location freedom - and saw other professionals like her wanting to do the same, but not knowing where to begin. This led her to create ImagineThat and the ImagineThat Academy. 

If you are interested in what Niluka is doing and would like to work with her on starting an online services business, you can find out more via the website or connect with her on LinkedIn - Niluka Kavanagh. 

You can also subscribe for updates and join the free community here: https://beacons.ai/imaginethatclub. 

Finally, you can find her on her YouTube channel @breakingboundarieswithniluka

Announcement: Balanced Achievers is now rebranding as Zero Stress.

Zero Stress (Balanced Achievers) EPS 16 Burnout Prevention for Entrepreneurs with Tom Dawkins

In this podcast episode, our special guest Birthe Nohrden delves into team building, connection, and leadership, sharing insights from her innovative approach, Team Talks. She emphasizes the crucial role of human connection and belonging in the workplace, advocating for leaders to build personal connections with their team members to foster trust and high performance. Birthe suggests using personality tests to enhance team understanding and recommends sharing personal information and blind spots to strengthen relationships.

She introduces a framework for team development that encourages monthly "teamship" habits, including individual reflection, peer coaching, and sharing experiences within the team. This approach aims to promote psychological safety, continuous learning, and consistent micro-uplifts, which are key to team well-being and resilience.

Birthe also discusses the challenges of leadership, such as burnout resulting from a lack of energy and empathy, highlighting the importance of self-care for leaders. She underscores the value of meaningful connections and support from loved ones in overcoming challenges and stresses the importance of reframing difficulties as learning opportunities. Overall, the episode offers valuable insights into enhancing team dynamics and leadership effectiveness through connection and personal growth.

In this conversation, Alan Riva shared his journey integrating business with environmental consciousness, his unconventional career path, including developing an eco-resort in Belize. He emphasized the importance of following joy for personal growth and overcoming challenges while maintaining well-being. Alan highlighted the negative impact of high expectations on performance and stressed the need to stay present.

The conversation also addressed technology's dual role in connection and distraction, and the challenges of remote work versus the benefits of face-to-face interactions for creativity and mental health. Alan's passion for nature and sustainability was evident as he recounted his eco-tourism efforts and environmental activism. He encouraged prioritizing well-being through practices like meditation. The discussion concluded with inspiring advice on maintaining purpose and presence in work and life.

In this episode of "Balanced Achievers," Magdalena Reith discussed balancing high performance and mental well-being in the startup world. Magdalina shares her journey from Germany to Silicon Valley, highlighting her experiences in tech and entrepreneurship. They address the stigma surrounding mental health among high achievers and emphasize the importance of work-life balance, clear expectations, and self-care. Productivity techniques, such as breaking tasks into smaller steps and using systematic approaches, are explored. The episode concludes with advice on managing stress through breathing exercises, meditation, and self-reflection.