The Charlene Gisele Show

How do you make decisions about having children when your career is thriving, your life is busy, and you feel like you should be able to plan everything? Dr. Lucky Sekhon, double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at RMA of New York and author of The Lucky Egg, shares how she helps ambitious women feel informed and empowered at every stage of their fertility journey. She has guided thousands of individuals and couples, and her mission is to replace fear and misinformation with clarity and hope. We explore why fertility includes an element of luck that no amount of planning can control, and why that means you never need to blame yourself. Dr. Lucky explains what a fertility check-up can and cannot tell you, how hormones like AMH, insulin, and cortisol fit into the picture, and why the basics matter more than any supplement. We also talk about the role of the male factor, how to think about fertility alongside a busy career, and what she learned from her own journey freezing embryos as a fertility doctor. This episode is about fertility, egg freezing, hormones, misinformation, and the uncomfortable reality that biology does not always work according to our carefully planned timelines.   Timestamp 00:00 Intro 04:23 Why fertility involves an element of luck 07:48 Balancing career and fertility goals 17:29 What age does and does not mean for fertility 20:13 What fertility testing can and cannot tell you 23:17 What a fertility check-up includes 27:52 Supplements, lifestyle, and what actually helps 32:46 Hormones and fertility: AMH, FSH, progesterone, and insulin 40:10 What a low AMH really means 44:22 The most common causes of infertility, including male factor 48:51 Dr. Lucky’s own fertility journey   What We Cover Why fertility includes an element of luck that no amount of planning can control How to plan around your biology with a clear roadmap What AMH and ultrasound can show, and why no test can measure egg quality What a fertility check-up includes and what questions to expect Why a healthy baseline matters more than 20 different supplements How AMH, FSH, progesterone, insulin, and cortisol affect fertility The most common causes of infertility, including ovulation problems, PMOS (formerly PCOS), and male factor How to weigh career decisions alongside your personal goals Dr. Lucky’s own experience freezing embryos and why self-blame is so common The impact of chronic stress, under-eating, overtraining and sleep deprivation on fertility Why Dr. Lucky wrote The Lucky Egg and the fertility knowledge gap it fills   Key Takeaways AMH is not a fertility score. It provides information about ovarian reserve, but it cannot tell you the quality of your eggs or whether you will get pregnant. You cannot biohack your way out of biology. A healthy lifestyle matters, but supplements and optimization protocols cannot erase the biological clock. No test measures egg quality. AMH and follicle counts show how many eggs you have, which helps guide treatment, but they cannot predict whether you will get pregnant. Know when to ask for help. A fertility doctor can step in after one year of trying if you are under 35, six months if you are 35 or older, and three months at 40. Fertility is a two-person equation. Male factors contribute to a substantial proportion of infertility, so both partners should be evaluated. Information creates options. Understanding your biology earlier can help you make decisions about timing, egg or embryo freezing and family planning from a position of knowledge rather than panic. Basics beat supplements. What is good for your heart is good for your fertility, including regular movement, strength training, and enough food. A low AMH is not a verdict. It does not mean you cannot get pregnant, and it can vary from cycle to cycle. Be kind to yourself. Even fertility doctors struggle with self-blame, and everyone’s path is different. Guest Resources Get The Lucky Egg: Understanding Your Fertility and How to Get Pregnant NOW: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250408716/theluckyegg/   Connect With Me 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ ✉️ Subscribe to my Life Less Burnt Out Newsletter: https://charlenegisele.com/newsletter/

What if one of the things missing from your high-performance life is something that has absolutely nothing to do with performance? Laura González, art historian and cultural strategist from Puerto Rico, shares how she helps collectors, galleries, and philanthropies build meaningful art collections. She began in the auction world as a Contemporary Art specialist and later Director of Latin American Art, before launching her own advisory practice in London. She is also the co-founder of THEMUST.CO, an artist-made design platform inspired by museum stores. We explore how exposure to art shapes us from childhood, why artists “live at the edge of the possible,” and how spending time with a painting can change the way we think. We also get practical about collecting: developing confidence in your own taste, building relationships with galleries, starting locally, and why you should probably flirt with art before you commit to it. Along the way, Laura covers collecting for love versus return, the mistakes most beginners make, and why AI is unlikely to threaten art the way many fear.   Timestamp 00:00 Intro 02:14 How Laura fell in love with art 04:43 Why art matters for high performers 07:07 Art, awe, and the reset for a burnt out brain 13:46 How to build a sharper eye and start collecting 16:41 How to start collecting art 19:38 When to hire an art advisor 20:13 Building confidence in your own taste 29:01 Art as an investment vs. collecting art for love 37:04 Collecting art for generational wealth 42:52 Are auction houses worth your time? 45:55 The most common beginner collector mistakes 47:25 Will AI threaten art? 55:47 Where to start and parting advice   What We Cover How growing up around artists and museums shaped Laura’s love of art Why art works as a reset for high performers who are always on the go The close-looking exercise taught in art history and why it feels like meditation How to build a sharper eye and start collecting with a method When it makes sense to hire an art advisor and what they actually do Collecting for love versus return, and why holding time matters How auction houses, commercial galleries, and public galleries each serve different collectors The most common mistakes beginner collectors make Why art has survived every new technology, from photography to AI Simple ways to start engaging with art in your own city   Key Takeaways Art makes you slow down. Close looking pulls you out of circular thinking and into something physical and real. Develop confidence in your own taste. Collecting only works when you choose what speaks to you, not what you are supposed to like. Start with galleries. They are free to visit, and asking about a work or its price begins a conversation. Hold, do not flip. Five years is rarely enough for an artwork to appreciate meaningfully, so a short term investment mindset works against you. Patience protects you. There will always be another piece, so wait if trends or friends are pushing you. Your collection can change with you. The relationship you have with a piece can evolve as your life changes. Art doesn't need to be useful to be valuable. Sometimes the value is simply in creating space to experience something beyond productivity.   Guest Resources THEMUST.CO: https://themust.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauragonzzz   Connect With Me 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ ✉️ Subscribe to my Life Less Burnt Out Newsletter: https://charlenegisele.com/newsletter/

What if some of the health issues you’ve been trying to solve have been starting in your mouth all along? Dr. Dominik Nischwitz, known as Dr. Dome, is a world leader in biological dentistry, ceramic implantology and functional health integration. He is the founder of Biodentistry 3.0 and creator of the Biodentistry Global Standard, a clinical and educational system designed to look beyond symptoms and investigate the connection between oral health and the rest of the body. In this episode, we explore why Dr. Dome believes oral health is one of the most overlooked pieces of the health puzzle. We talk about metals in the mouth, root canals, wisdom tooth removal, silent inflammation, the oral microbiome, breathing, airway health and the ways previous dental work may influence whole-body health. Dr. Dome also shares his approach to biological dentistry and why he believes optimal health and longevity start with the mouth. Timestamp 00:00 Intro 02:33 The three questions Dr. Dome asks every patient 04:52 Why optimal health starts in the mouth 08:10 How oral health connects to the rest of the body 12:47 Biodentistry 3.0 and the evolution of dentistry 16:45 The hidden sources of inflammation in your mouth 18:07 Root canals, metals and previous dental work 20:23 Why oral health matters for longevity 31:07 Rethinking everything we were taught about oral hygiene 32:11 Tooth decay and what actually causes it 35:38 Your oral microbiome 43:11 Root canals and sinus problems 44:42 What bleeding gums may be telling you 49:57 Dr. Dome’s approach to removing metals and root canals 51:18 What happens after dental restoration 55:30 The connection between oral health, EMFs and mold 57:26 A patient case and the hidden impact of dental work   What We Cover Why Dr. Dome believes oral health is a missing link in whole-body health The potential impact of metals, root canals and wisdom tooth removal Silent inflammation and the connection between the mouth and nervous system Why the oral microbiome matters What Dr. Dome believes causes tooth decay The relationship between breathing, facial development, posture and the airway Biological dentistry, ceramic implants and his approach to dental restoration Why longevity doctors are increasingly paying attention to oral health   Key Takeaways The mouth is an extension of the brain. Previous dental repair can affect mental health, gut health, hormones, and more. Tooth decay is not a fluoride deficiency. It is a sign of nutrient depletion and lifestyle, not a lack of brushing. Metal in the mouth is never fully inert. It can corrode, trigger immune responses, and even act as an antenna for EMFs. Root canals and cavitations can hide chronic infection. These areas can harbour bacteria, mold, and parasites for decades without pain. Most sinus issues trace back to the teeth. Up to 80% may have a dental origin that goes undiagnosed. Bleeding gums are a sign of depletion, not poor hygiene. Nutrients like vitamin D3, K2, and collagen matter more than brushing harder. Oral health is foundational, not optional. No amount of biohacking or supplementation can outperform unresolved dental infections. Moderation beats restriction. One mindful glass of wine or a well-timed coffee does less damage than guilt and overcorrection.   Guest Resources Become a patient at Dr. Dome's Center for Biological Dentistry: https://dnaesthetics.de/?lang=en Institute of Biological Dentistry, Biodentistry 3.0 Certification Program: https://theinstituteofbiologicaldentistry.com/ Find a trained REAL Biodentist: https://directory.theinstituteofbiologicaldentistry.com/ Supreme Oral Health (USA): https://supremeoralhealth.com/ SUPZ Nutrition (Europe): https://www.supznutrition.com/en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdome1/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrDominikNischwitz/featured Podcast appearances: https://drdomeofficial.com/podcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdominiknischwitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drdomeofficial   Connect With Me 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ ✉️ Subscribe to my Life Less Burnt Out Newsletter: https://charlenegisele.com/newsletter/

How much of your chronic fatigue, your missed periods, or your recurring injuries might actually come down to simply not eating enough? Florence Sargent, founder of RED-Scue, a nutrition company created from her own experience with Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). A former Spanish national athlete, Florence tore her Achilles at 17 after years of overtraining and under-fuelling, and later realised just how much the culture around performance, perfectionism and restriction had shaped her relationship with food and recovery. In this episode, we unpack why RED-S is not just a problem for elite athletes. Long working hours, missed meals, fasted training, marathon training and the constant pressure to perform can leave busy professionals chronically under-fuelled too. Florence explains the signs to look out for, why carbohydrates have become so unnecessarily demonised, how under-fuelling can affect everything from sleep and gut health to hormones and injuries, and why burnout and energy deficiency can become a vicious cycle. Get 20% off on your first RED-Scue order with code CHARLENE20: https://www.red-scue.com/products/red-scue-remedy-jars Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:13 Florence's athletic career and how RED-S began for her 07:18 What chronic energy deficit actually means 09:32 How under-fuelling can contribute to injury 11:56 RED-S, female health and fertility 13:02 Why carbohydrates have become so demonised 18:44 Common warning signs and symptoms of RED-S 23:11 Why marathon training is so attractive to type A people 31:06 Getting a RED-S diagnosis and the gap in medical awareness 38:43 The role of carbohydrates in sleep and recovery 51:19 The link between RED-S and burnout 55:34 How RED-Scue was built to be corporate-friendly What We Cover Why RED-S can affect busy professionals, not just elite athletes The physical and psychological signs that someone may be under-fuelled The connection between chronic energy deficiency, burnout and overtraining Why missing meals and carbohydrates can have serious consequences How restriction, perfectionism and “discipline” can disguise under-fuelling What sleep, gut health, injuries and hormonal changes can tell us Why rest and recovery need to be treated as part of performance Why female athletes and high performers often lose their periods and how that connects to fertility and early perimenopause How marathon training culture can quietly fuel over-training in busy professionals Key Takeaways RED-S is a metabolic injury. When the body is chronically under-fuelled, entire systems start switching off to conserve energy. Carbohydrates are the main fuel for the brain and body. Restricting them does not support performance, it undermines it. Burnout and under-fuelling can reinforce each other. When exhaustion becomes the norm, working and training harder can feel like the only productive response. Your body’s warning signs matter. Fatigue, sleep disruption, gut issues, injuries and hormonal changes can all be signals worth investigating. Fuel without fear. Florence’s message is ultimately about moving away from rigid food rules and towards giving your body what it needs to perform. Guest Resources Website: https://www.red-scue.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/red_scue_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/red-scue/ Substack: https://redscue.substack.com/ Global RED-S Awareness Day (Nov 21st): https://awareness-days.co.uk/awareness-day/global-reds-awareness-week/2025-11-18/ Get 20% off your first order with code CHARLENE20: https://www.red-scue.com/products/red-scue-training-pack   Connect With Me 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ ✉️ Subscribe to my Life Less Burnt Out Newsletter: https://charlenegisele.com/newsletter/

What does your gut have to do with how well your brain performs? More than you might think. And if your stomach acts up before a big meeting, your gut may be responding to the same stress that is affecting your brain! Kiran Krishnan, research microbiologist with over 20 years of experience in health and nutrition, has conducted more than 50 human clinical trials on digestive health and the microbiome. He co-founded Microbiome Labs and now co-founds five other health and wellness companies, and has published in peer-reviewed journals and written chapters for global medical textbooks. In this episode, we explore the gut-brain axis and why the relationship between your gut and brain goes both ways. Kiran explains what stress can do to digestion, why chronic stress can contribute to leaky gut, and how poor sleep, stress, diet and other lifestyle factors can affect the health of your gut microbiome. We also unpack the five practical pillars he recommends for improving gut health, including fiber, polyphenols, stress management, sleep, exposure and supplementation, with simple strategies that can actually fit into a busy professional life.   Timestamp 00:00 Intro 02:41 Why brain performance depends on gut health 05:12 How the gut repairs the brain during sleep 08:02 The gut brain axis as a two way superhighway 11:39 How stress physically disrupts digestion 16:45 Stress, inflammation and leaky gut 19:10 What exactly is leaky gut? 30:32 Common signs and symptoms of leaky gut 34:20 Why you can assume you have leaky gut 36:28 The habits that make leaky gut worse 38:43 The five pillars for improving gut health 1:00:25 How to get deeper into Kiran's work   What We Cover Why the brain needs a healthy gut to repair itself overnight How the gut brain axis works as a two-way communication highway Why stress can trigger bloating, constipation, diarrhoea and other digestive symptoms What leaky gut actually means Why leaky gut is linked to anxiety, depression, joint pain, and blood sugar issues The everyday habits that quietly worsen leaky gut, from alcohol to poor sleep The five pillars of gut health Why fiber and polyphenols are the most powerful tools for gut repair How movement, even in small bursts, lowers stress and supports the gut Why sleep quality matters more than sleep quantity for gut and brain repair The gut-brain connection and cognitive performance Practical strategies for high performers who do not have time for a complete lifestyle overhaul   Key Takeaways Your gut and brain are in constant communication. What happens in one can influence the other. Stress physically damages your gut. Chronic stress is a major driver of leaky gut and the inflammation that follows. Leaky gut has a real name. Metabolic endotoxemia is the clinical term, and it is linked to conditions far beyond digestion. Stress does not stay in your head. It can directly affect how your digestive system functions. You don't need to overhaul your life. Small, consistent changes to diet, movement, stress and sleep can make a meaningful difference. Fiber and polyphenols matter. They help support the bacteria and compounds involved in maintaining the gut barrier. You cannot supplement your way out of poor lifestyle habits. Supplements come last, after the foundations are in place.   Guest Resources Learn more about Kiran Krishnan: https://www.sivcare.com   Connect With Me 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ ✉️ Subscribe to my Life Less Burnt Out Newsletter: https://charlenegisele.com/newsletter/

What if the biggest difference between a great performance and a poor one isn’t your ability, but the mindset you bring into the moment? Dan Abrahams, sport and performance psychologist, has spent the last 20 years working with some of the best sports competitors in the world, including as consultant psychologist for Aston Martin F1, Lead Psychologist for England Golf and England Rugby, and psychologist at six Premier League clubs. He is the author of four bestselling books, including Soccer Tough, which Gareth Bale credits with changing his life. In this episode, we explore why the psychology of elite sport has so much to teach us about performance in the corporate world, why elite performers are often the ones most at risk of burnout, the three pillars Dan uses to build sustainable high performance, and why you cannot force a great performance no matter how much pressure you put on yourself. Dan breaks down his game face technique for building instant confidence under pressure, explains why establishing meaning beyond your career is essential before a major transition, and shows how the exact same mental frameworks used by elite athletes apply directly to boardrooms, client meetings, and high-stakes negotiations. This episode is about performance psychology, burnout, confidence, identity, and why the pressure to perform perfectly is often what stops you from performing well.   Timestamp 00:00 Intro 04:14 Why the greatest performers are most at risk of burnout 09:55 How to balance ambition with rest and recovery 10:48 The three Ms: mindset, mastery, and management 16:19 Navigating identity transitions and retirement 23:06 Using purpose to build a deeper sense of meaning 25:54 Managing performance anxiety and sleep before a big day 38:00 Overcoming imposter syndrome and confidence erosion 39:01 The game face technique for instant confidence 53:58 Why visualisation can feel uncomfortable and how to use it anyway   What We Cover How to build a high-performance mindset without becoming consumed by outcomes The role of rest and recovery in sustainable performance How to create your own Game Face for high-pressure situations Using visualization and mental rehearsal without making it feel “woo-woo” What elite sports psychology can teach lawyers, executives, investors and other high performers What sports psychology actually involves, beyond just mindset Why the hardest workers and most intense competitors are often the most burnout-prone The difference between practising and performing, and why corporate life is performance-heavy The three Ms framework   Key Takeaways You cannot force performance and you cannot control outcomes. You can only control your mindset going in. Quality beats quantity. Mastery comes from purposeful, deliberate practice, not simply doing more. Recovery is part of performance. Rest and recuperation are essential to sustaining high performance. Build multiple sources of meaning. Your profession can be central to your identity without becoming your entire identity. Create a Game Face. Define the qualities you want to embody under pressure, then use them as a practical performance blueprint. Your psychology is embodied. Confidence and mindset show up in how you move, communicate, decide and execute.   Guest Resources Check Dan’s website: https://danabrahams.com Listen to The Sport Psych Show podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Pf4uOIQJhbel1kYNzz39z Get Dan’s new book, Compete: https://hawksmoorpublishing.com/book/compete-developing-a-mental-playbook-for-performance-under-pressure-in-sport-dan-abraham   Connect With Me 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ ✉️ Subscribe to my Life Less Burnt Out Newsletter: https://charlenegisele.com/newsletter/

What if your pursuit of better health, performance, and longevity could actually become another form of stress? In this episode, Salim Najjar, founder of The HRV Guy, brings the lens of an engineer to the human nervous system, guiding CEOs, founders, and elite performers toward nervous system sovereignty using heart rate variability as the compass. After raising his own HRV from 32 to over 100, he created the A.R.T. of the Heart framework, a path to turning stress into an ally rather than an enemy. After years of pushing his body through intense biohacking, minimal sleep, endurance training, fasting, and relentless optimisation, Salim experienced burnout and discovered HRV as a completely different way of understanding his body. What began as an obsession with optimising a number on a wearable eventually became a practice of listening to his nervous system rather than trying to control it. This episode is about HRV, burnout, biohacking, nervous system health, and why your body's wisdom is the only guru you will ever need.   Timestamp 00:00 Intro 04:06 Salim's transition from corporate to nervous system work 05:27 Losing his father and the roots of his type A drive 07:48 Launching a beverage company and discovering biohacking 10:04 Finding HRV and the science of cellular inflammation 17:50 What HRV actually measures and why it matters 25:11 The five pathways and Salim's HRV journey from 30 to 170 39:44 Pathway one: sleep as the foundation 43:14 Pathway three: reframing and the shoulder dislocation story 47:38 Pathway four: intentionality and purpose 52:36 How to apply the five pathways as a busy executive 58:06 How long to track HRV and which device to use   What We Cover The hidden downside of extreme biohacking Why high achievers can become addicted to optimisation How burnout can happen even when you're “doing everything for your health” What HRV is and why it can be useful How to use HRV as a language rather than a performance metric The five pathways of nervous system sovereignty How hormetic stress can build nervous system capacity The power of reframing difficult experiences How community and relationships influence nervous system health How to use wearables without becoming obsessed with the data   Key Takeaways Chronic stress is the leading cause of cellular inflammation, which drives most aging and disease. HRV is a language your nervous system speaks to you, not a score to compare against anyone else. Your relationship to a stressful event can change your physiology as much as the event itself. A minimum of three months of consistent tracking is needed before HRV data becomes genuinely useful. The best HRV device is the one you will actually wear consistently, not the most accurate one. Sleep creates the foundation. Hormetic stress builds capacity. Reframing changes your relationship with reality. Intention creates alignment. Community amplifies it.   Guest Resources Take Salim's free HRV archetype quiz: https://thathrvguy.com/hrv-quiz Explore Salim's courses and coaching: https://thathrvguy.com/offerings   Connect With Me 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ ✉️ Subscribe to my Life Less Burnt Out Newsletter: https://charlenegisele.com/newsletter/

You built the career, the title, and the financial independence you always wanted. But did anyone ever tell you what that timeline was costing you biologically? Dr. Sasha Hakman, double board-certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist, helps driven, career-focused women understand their fertility before it is too late to act on it. We explore why so many ambitious women delay motherhood without understanding the trade-off, why female age remains the single biggest predictor of reproductive success, and what it means to plan your fertility the same way you plan your career. Dr. Hakman breaks down egg freezing versus embryo freezing, shares her own fertility journey as a career-driven physician, and explains the regret she hears most often in her practice. This episode is about fertility, career and motherhood, egg freezing, and why understanding your own biology is one of the most powerful things a high-achieving woman can do for her future.   Timestamp 00:00 Intro 03:07 Sasha's mission and who she helps 04:04 What infertility actually means 06:13 The main causes of infertility and how they have evolved 11:43 Why women are trying to conceive later than ever 17:25 Why female age matters and why that is not anti-feminist 22:27 Egg freezing versus embryo freezing explained 28:36 The right age to consider egg freezing 33:29 The most common regrets Sasha hears from patients 36:43 How to get a fertility evaluation 37:31 The biggest lesson from Sasha's own fertility journey   What We Cover What infertility means medically and how the definition has recently changed The most common physiological causes of infertility, including PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) and endometriosis Why the rate of infertility has increased significantly in just a few years The real physiological trade-offs in delaying motherhood for career reasons The biological reason egg quality and quantity decline with age The real difference between freezing eggs and freezing embryos Who is and is not a good candidate for egg freezing at different ages The regrets a fertility doctor hears most often from patients in her practice Why a fertility evaluation before trying to conceive can save time and heartbreak How to stay emotionally grounded while going through fertility treatment   Key Takeaways Female age is the single biggest predictor of reproductive success. You are born with all the eggs you will ever have, and egg quality declines well before quantity runs out. Freezing your eggs gives you full autonomy over your future fertility, regardless of what happens in a relationship. At 43, it typically takes around 50 eggs to produce one chromosomally normal embryo. Unexplained infertility affects 15 to 20 percent of couples, and around 40 percent of those cases trace back to endometriosis. Guest Resources Learn more about Dr. Sasha Hakman: https://www.sashahakmanmd.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sashahakmanmd/   Connect With Me 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ ✉️ Subscribe to my Life Less Burnt Out Newsletter: https://charlenegisele.com/newsletter/

When did you last feel truly rested, not just physically, but in every part of who you are? Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, board-certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and bestselling author of Sacred Rest, shares the framework that has helped over 500,000 people identify and recover from the specific types of rest their body and mind are missing. We explore why sleep alone cannot solve the kind of exhaustion most high performers carry, how rest deficits show up differently depending on who you are and the work you do, and why so many driven professionals are producing at a high level while running dangerously close to empty. Dr. Dalton-Smith breaks down all seven types of rest, from physical and mental to emotional, social, creative, sensory, and spiritual, and explains what depletion in each area actually looks and feels like. This episode is about rest, burnout, performance, recovery, and why learning to restore yourself is one of the most strategic things a high achiever can do.   Timestamp 00:00 Intro 03:10 Why rest is not the same as sleep 04:43 The seven types of rest and why they matter 08:51 Rest deficits, anxiety, and burnout 15:29 How to identify your personal rest deficit 19:06 Rest needs in relationships and couples 27:07 Breaking down each type of rest: where to start 27:31 Physical rest: signs, symptoms, and how to recover 32:12 Mental rest deficit and how to quiet a busy brain 46:09 Emotional rest and the cost of professional emotional labour 49:35 The difference between trauma dumping and emotional rest 50:28 Creative rest and why it matters for leaders 55:19 Spiritual rest and reconnecting with purpose 57:33 Sensory rest and digital overload   What We Cover Why sleeping and resting are not the same thing, and why that distinction matters The seven types of rest and what depletion in each area looks like in real life What physical rest actually involves beyond sleep, including body ergonomics and movement Why mental rest is often the area where high achievers are most depleted How emotional labour at work creates a hidden rest debt that follows you home The difference between trauma dumping and true emotional rest Why creative rest is relevant for leaders even if they do not consider themselves creative What spiritual rest means for people without a religious practice How sensory overload compounds burnout, especially for neurodivergent high performers   Key Takeaways Sleep cannot fix a creative, emotional, or social rest deficit. You need the right type of rest, not just more rest. Lying down is physical rest. But if your brain is still running, you are not mentally resting. Your area of daily struggle is often a direct signal of where your rest deficit is. Identifying your partner's rest needs is as important as knowing their love language. You can be visible without posting anything yourself. Engagement matters as much as output. True self-care is not pampering. It is knowing yourself well enough to protect what you need.   Guest Resources Take the free rest deficit quiz: https://RestQuiz.com Get the Sacred Rest book by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: https://amzn.to/4jwa8xN Visit Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s website: https://DrDaltonSmith.com   Connect With Me 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ ✉️ Subscribe to my Life Less Burnt Out Newsletter: https://charlenegisele.com/newsletter/

Did you know your LinkedIn profile is losing you clients before you've even had a chance to speak to them? In this conversation, Steve Bruce, one of Asia's leading independent LinkedIn trainers, shares how senior executives, business owners, and corporate teams can use LinkedIn to build visibility, attract the right clients, and grow their business without feeling like they're selling. We explore why so many high-achieving professionals have outdated profiles that are quietly costing them opportunities, how LinkedIn works as a relationship tool rather than a sales platform, and why being visible online is no longer optional, even for the busiest people in the room. This episode is about LinkedIn, personal branding, visibility, networking, and why the professionals who don't tell their story are leaving business on the table.   Timestamp 00:00 Intro 01:26 Why LinkedIn still matters after 20 years 03:24 What busy senior executives get wrong about LinkedIn 05:02 How to build a 100% complete LinkedIn profile 06:20 The biggest LinkedIn profile mistakes 09:00 Why your headshot matters more than you think 13:30 How to use your LinkedIn banner like a billboard 15:35 Can you be too salesy on LinkedIn 26:07 Imposter syndrome and LinkedIn comparison culture 33:58 The four pillars of LinkedIn success 51:00 Is LinkedIn Premium worth it 57:23 How to follow up without feeling pushy   What We Cover Why an incomplete LinkedIn profile is quietly costing you clients The difference between a tidy profile and a truly effective one Why your headshot, banner, and bio do more work than you think How to write about yourself in a way that feels natural, not salesy The four pillars of LinkedIn success and how they work together How to stay visible on LinkedIn without posting every day Why engaging with other people's content matters more than most people realise How to use LinkedIn alongside in-person networking for better results Whether LinkedIn Premium is worth it and what it actually gives you How to follow up and start conversations that don't feel like a pitch   Key Takeaways Your LinkedIn profile is often the first impression a potential client gets of you. An outdated photo, missing banner, or third-person bio is quietly working against you. You don't have to post every day to be visible. Engaging with others counts. The four pillars are a strong profile, targeted connections, active presence, and strong relationships. You can build a presence on LinkedIn in as little as 15 minutes a week. The goal isn't to sell. It's to stay on the radar until the client is ready. Guest Resources Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/upgradeyourprofile/   Connect With Me 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ ✉️ Subscribe to my Life Less Burnt Out Newsletter: https://charlenegisele.com/newsletter/