124: High-functioning and driven… but still overeating? Here’s why.

Before you set goals for 2026, you need to review the year your capacity actually delivered.In this episode, I guide leaders, founders and CEOs through a focused reflection on health, energy and performance — and why jumping straight into goal-setting often leads to burnout, decision fatigue and repeated patterns.You’ll explore how your body, stress levels and recovery influenced your leadership this year, and why reflection creates better strategy, clearer boundaries and more sustainable success.This is for leaders who want to build next year from reality, not pressure — and treat health as a strategic asset, not an afterthought.Download my FREE high performance blueprint (with supplement recommendations and a shopping list) 🛒: https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/freeperformanceblueprintCONNECT WITH ME: Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahelisabethhealth/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahelisabethhealth/Work with me 1:1: https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/11-coaching1:1 Health Coach Mentoring: https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/mentoring-for-health-coaches

If you're high-functioning, driven, and holding everything together - but still find yourself overeating or binge eating, this episode explains the part you’ve never been told. We dive into the brain science behind why discipline disappears when your nervous system is overwhelmed, and why patterns around food get stronger the more pressure you’re under. This will finally make sense of the behaviour you’ve been blaming yourself for.Download my FREE high performance blueprint (with supplement recommendations and a shopping list) 🛒: ⁠https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/freeperformanceblueprint⁠CONNECT WITH ME: Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahelisabethhealth/⁠Follow me on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarahelisabethhealth/⁠Work with me 1:1: ⁠https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/11-coaching⁠1:1 Health Coach Mentoring: ⁠https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/mentoring-for-health-coaches⁠

In this episode, I break down why high-performing women benefit from creatine more than almost any other group. We’ll cover how it works, the cognitive and hormonal advantages, its impact on muscle, bone density and stress recovery, and exactly how much to take. If you’re a woman juggling leadership, training, family and high pressure — this is the supplement deep-dive you’ve been waiting for.Download my FREE high performance blueprint (with supplement recommendations and a shopping list) 🛒: https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/freeperformanceblueprintCONNECT WITH ME: Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahelisabethhealth/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahelisabethhealth/Work with me 1:1: https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/11-coaching1:1 Health Coach Mentoring: https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/mentoring-for-health-coaches

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re so capable in your work yet inconsistent with your health, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the leadership-specific mindset blocks that quietly sabotage your energy, hormones, and habits – and the reframes that change everything.CONNECT WITH ME: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahelisabethhealth/Work with me 1:1: https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/11-coaching

In this episode, Kat Harrocks joins us for an open, honest conversation about what it takes to create magnetic, thriving relationships as a female leader. We explore the common challenges that can show up when you’re ambitious, driven, and trying to balance it all — and how to navigate them with more self-awareness and ease.Think of this one as a candid girl chat with plenty of real talk and laughter, mixed with genuinely valuable insights on asking for what you want, communicating more clearly, and strengthening connection both in and outside of work.

If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, mood swings, cravings, or PMS, your blood sugar might be the missing link. In this short episode, I explain how blood sugar balance underpins every aspect of hormonal health, from cortisol and thyroid to oestrogen and progesterone. You’ll learn what’s really happening inside your body, why those symptoms appear, and the simple nutrition habits that can help you feel calmer, more energised, and more in control again.THE ENERGY LAB: https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/theenergylabCONNECT WITH ME: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahelisabethhealthWork with me 1:1: https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/11-coaching

We keep hearing the same thing from high-achieving women: “I eat well, I sleep, I move, I plan my week, but I still feel exhausted.”In this episode, Sarah Elisabeth sits down with Emily Ramsden, Leadership and Business Consultant, to unpack why so many ambitious women are running on empty even when they’re ticking all the right boxes.Together, they explore the most common patterns they see among high performers: being busy but not productive, leaking energy through over-functioning and emotional labour, and confusing efficiency with effectiveness.You’ll learn how to spot your biggest energy drains, redirect your focus toward what actually moves the needle, and start creating an “energy culture” both personally and within your teams.This conversation bridges leadership and physiology, blending mindset, strategy, and nutrition to help you understand how to protect, direct, and regenerate your energy so you can perform sustainably without burning out.CONNECT WITH EMILY: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/emilyrose_co/⁠Website: ⁠https://www.emilyroseco.com/home⁠Offerings: ⁠https://www.emilyroseco.com/links?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYZHoHO__JGpx7JUV0sx65DkBnIOxoCSlAR5qox8mCF4IHzWVEO2-VU0jg_aem_Gc_P6E7THDwM_z-wxKrxvA⁠CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarahelisabethhealth/⁠Work with me: ⁠https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/11-coaching

Today I’m sharing some of the biggest myths about starting and growing your business, we’re exploring everything from passive income (and if it even exists) to having a faceless account and showing up on social media. We cover some hard truths and controversial takes BUT these are conversations you need to hear if you’re looking to grow your business in an authentic way. CONNECT WITH ME: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahelisabethhealth/1:1 Health Coach Mentoring: https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/mentoring-for-health-coachesWork with me 1:1: https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/11-coaching

You’re eating well, training, and doing everything “right” — yet you still feel run down, flat, or one step away from burning out. In this episode, I unpack why high-performing women often hit this wall despite their best efforts.MENTORING WITH ME: ⁠⁠https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/mentoring-for-health-coaches⁠⁠CONNECT WITH ME: Follow me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarahelisabethhealth/⁠⁠⁠Work with me 1:1: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/11-coaching⁠⁠⁠The Bloat Code Mini-Course: ⁠⁠⁠https://l.bttr.to/L2FxD

If you’ve ever found yourself rereading the same sentence, forgetting what you just said in a meeting, or struggling to make decisions you’d usually find easy, this episode is for you.Brain fog isn’t just tiredness or “stress.” It’s a physiological signal that your brain is under strain, often driven by what’s happening in your gut.In this episode, Sarah unpacks the real science behind brain fog: how gut inflammation, blood sugar fluctuations, and hormonal shifts impact focus, memory, and decision-making. You’ll learn how neuroinflammation slows down brain signalling, why digestive health plays such a key role in mental clarity, and the practical steps you can take to restore sharpness and confidence.Unlock your Peak Performance Masterclass: https://sarahelisabethhealth.practicebetter.io/#/63f535246b700512f7fb844e/bookings?c=6746fe2b2a170d3dc3dfd41dMENTORING WITH ME: ⁠https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/mentoring-for-health-coaches⁠CONNECT WITH ME: Follow me on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarahelisabethhealth/⁠⁠Work with me 1:1: ⁠⁠https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/11-coaching⁠⁠The Bloat Code Mini-Course: ⁠⁠https://l.bttr.to/L2FxD