Episode 5: The Discipline Trap: Why Discernment Makes the Difference
Send us a textWe’re told discipline is the key to success, but what if that’s a trap? In this episode, Lauren Davis explores a kinder, more sustainable way to care for ourselves: one that's rooted in discernment and honours our humanity rather than turning us into productivity machines.Tune in to uncover why more force isn’t the answer, and what actually supports sustainable growth.🎧 Thanks for listening! If you’re ready to take this further, here are a few ways to connect or go deeper: * Free Mental Health Check-in → Sign up here to receive a simple yet powerful resource to combat burnout and reclaim your energy. * Join my Newsletter → Thoughtful, grounded reflections on navigating workplace pressures, supporting mental health, and leading with impact. Sign up here. * Say hi / share a takeaway → Connect with me on LinkedIn. → Message me directly here. * Work with me → See how I support senior leaders and HR professionals in building mentally healthy teams and organisations.
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Episode 4 Moving BEYOND Quick Fixes
Send us a textWe’ve all been sold on the quick fixes: drink more water, meditate, exercise, repeat. But why do these things often feel like a temporary bandaid? In this episode, I’m unpacking why chasing after temporary solutions won’t get us where we need to go. Instead, it’s about small, consistent shifts that rewire our approach to work and life. Forget the checklist mentality. Wellbeing is an ongoing practice. I share why we’ve turned self-care into a performance and how taking intentional pauses can rewire your nervous system for the long haul. Get ready to rethink your wellness routine and stop the cycle of guilt. Tune in for some serious real talk and actionable insights to create sustainable mental health.🎧 Listen now.🎧 Thanks for listening! If you’re ready to take this further, here are a few ways to connect or go deeper: * Free Mental Health Check-in → Sign up here to receive a simple yet powerful resource to combat burnout and reclaim your energy. * Join my Newsletter → Thoughtful, grounded reflections on navigating workplace pressures, supporting mental health, and leading with impact. Sign up here. * Say hi / share a takeaway → Connect with me on LinkedIn. → Message me directly here. * Work with me → See how I support senior leaders and HR professionals in building mentally healthy teams and organisations.
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Episode 3 Busy is the New Lazy
Send us a textBusy is the New Lazy, and it’s costing you.In this episode of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis invites you to take a breath and get brutally honest: Is all that busyness really necessary, or is it just a convenient cover?We unpack:Why we wear “busy” like a badge of honourThe myth of productivity and its hidden emotional costHow staying constantly in motion keeps us disconnected — from ourselves and from what mattersAnd how even the smallest intentional pause can change everythingIf you’re tired of the hustle-but-not-alive feeling, this one's for you.Because maybe the bravest thing you can do today… is stop.🎧 Listen now.🎧 Thanks for listening! If you’re ready to take this further, here are a few ways to connect or go deeper: * Free Mental Health Check-in → Sign up here to receive a simple yet powerful resource to combat burnout and reclaim your energy. * Join my Newsletter → Thoughtful, grounded reflections on navigating workplace pressures, supporting mental health, and leading with impact. Sign up here. * Say hi / share a takeaway → Connect with me on LinkedIn. → Message me directly here. * Work with me → See how I support senior leaders and HR professionals in building mentally healthy teams and organisations.
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Episode 2 The History of Exhaustion
Send us a textExhaustion is a deep-rooted issue that spans centuries, and in this episode, we explore its historical evolution—from ancient Greece to the Protestant Reformation and the Industrial Revolution, right up to the digital age. Why are we so tired, and how did we become addicted to busyness? We dive into the historical and cultural forces that have shaped our modern-day exhaustion and the ironic ways we try to fix it.🎧 Thanks for listening! If you’re ready to take this further, here are a few ways to connect or go deeper: * Free Mental Health Check-in → Sign up here to receive a simple yet powerful resource to combat burnout and reclaim your energy. * Join my Newsletter → Thoughtful, grounded reflections on navigating workplace pressures, supporting mental health, and leading with impact. Sign up here. * Say hi / share a takeaway → Connect with me on LinkedIn. → Message me directly here. * Work with me → See how I support senior leaders and HR professionals in building mentally healthy teams and organisations.
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Sneak Peek Episode 2 - The History of Exhaustion
Send us a textIn this quick preview, we’re diving into the roots of exhaustion—why we're so hooked on being busy, how our cultural history has shaped this obsession, and the paradox of doing more to feel better. Get a glimpse of what's coming in Episode 2, as we explore the history of exhaustion and how it's more than just a modern problem.🎧 Thanks for listening! If you’re ready to take this further, here are a few ways to connect or go deeper: * Free Mental Health Check-in → Sign up here to receive a simple yet powerful resource to combat burnout and reclaim your energy. * Join my Newsletter → Thoughtful, grounded reflections on navigating workplace pressures, supporting mental health, and leading with impact. Sign up here. * Say hi / share a takeaway → Connect with me on LinkedIn. → Message me directly here. * Work with me → See how I support senior leaders and HR professionals in building mentally healthy teams and organisations.
About Beneath the Busy: Insights into Workplace Mental Health
Is it possible to thrive at work without sacrificing your wellbeing?Yes—and it starts by going beneath the busy.Hosted by clinical psychologist and mental health coach Lauren Davis, Beneath the Busy cuts through hustle culture to explore what really makes leaders and teams mentally healthy. With over 20 years of experience, Lauren brings sharp insights, honest reflections, and practical strategies to help you live and lead with more ease.Because being constantly busy isn’t a badge of honour—it’s a barrier to what matters most.Subscribe for regular conversations that challenge the norm, restore perspective, and redefine success—from the inside out.www.ljdwellbeing.com
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