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: 4
Caring Without Crumbling: Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in HR and Leadership
Burnout and compassion fatigue are reaching crisis levels in HR and leadership roles. In this episode of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis explores the hidden emotional cost of being the person everyone relies on and why caring roles are breaking under the weight of constant demand. This conversation goes beneath surface level self care to…
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Season: 2 Episode: 3
From Proving to Leading: Why High Performers Burn Out | Productivity Dysmorphia and Self-Worth
In this episode of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis explores the hidden psychological driver behind burnout in high performers: the need to prove one’s worth. She unpacks what she calls the proving mindset, where achievement is driven not by growth, but by a quiet fear of not being enough. Through the story of Zayn, a…
Season: 2 Episode: 2
The Cult of Busyness: How High-Performing Leaders Burn Out Without Noticing
In this episode of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis explores the modern obsession with busyness and why being constantly occupied does not necessarily lead to meaningful progress or fulfilment. She examines the psychological drivers behind what she calls the “cult of busyness” and discusses how many leaders become trapped in cycles of activity that create…
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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.
Subscribe for regular conversations that challenge the norm, restore perspective, and redefine success, from the inside out.
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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