Beneath the Busy Podcast
with Lauren Davis
Is it possible to thrive at work without sacrificing your wellbeing?
Yes! and it starts by going beneath the busy.

Season: 2 Episode: 10
ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL | A Conversation with Lauren Davis
It’s our anniversary, and we’re turning the mic inward. In this special episode of Beneath the Busy, our Producer and Editor Toto sat down with our host Lauren Davis, for a raw, honest conversation about her own journey. Beyond the podcasting, Lauren shares her personal experiences, the moments that shaped her, and what it truly means…
Season: 2 Episode: 9
Swimming Upstream: Leadership, Grief, and the Courage to Be Human with Dr. Shirley Zinn
In this deeply moving inaugural guest episode of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis sits down with Dr. Shirley Zinn, a renowned leadership expert, non-executive director, and author of Swimming Upstream. This conversation transcends typical leadership advice, diving into the raw, human experiences that shape how we lead, heal, and thrive in high-pressure environments. Dr. Zinn shares her…
Season 2 Episode 8
Workplace Mental Health | Q&A with SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group)
In this episode of Ask the Expert, workplace mental health specialist Lauren Davis explores what poor mental health at work really looks like and why it often goes unnoticed. Rather than presenting as obvious distress, challenges such as anxiety, depression, and burnout frequently appear in high-performing employees who continue to show up, meet deadlines, and…
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About the Podcast
Is it possible to thrive at work without sacrificing your wellbeing?
Yes! and it starts by going beneath the busy.
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About the Host
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.
ONLINE COURSE
The Mental Health Collective
It’s time to rethink what wellbeing really looks like, in work and in life.
These two self-paced online courses are designed to help you move from running on empty to building a healthier, more sustainable relationship with work, life, and yourself.
Beyond Burnout
Beyond Burnout: From Surviving to Thriving is a self-paced course for people who are done pretending they’re fine.
Led by clinical psychologist and mental health coach Lauren Davis, this online course helps you get clear on what’s really burning you out, and what to do about it.
Demystifying Mental Health
You don’t have to hit rock bottom to care about your mental health. And you don’t have to be a therapist to understand it.
Demystifying Mental Health is for anyone who’s ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or unsure about what mental health really means, and what support actually looks like.
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$135
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Podcast Subscribers
$65
All Beneath the Busy Subscribers receive 50% off for BOTH courses in one package