This episode is for you if you find yourself constantly stuck in jobs that make you feel trapped, constricted, and/or physically unwell. On paper Saoirse Fitzgerald's life looked 'perfect': she was a successful accountant, with a good salary and an excellent academic record. But in actuality, she felt dread every time she got a promotion, was stressed all the time, and struggled regularly with skin conditions. After being admitted to hospital with burnout and an autoimmune condition, she knew she had to make a change. She now has a masters in Psychology and uses a mixture of psychiatry and somatic healing to help other people find freedom in their bodies and their lives.

In this episode:

• 00:00 - 05:53 "My body began attacking itself" - burnout and how stress impacts the body
• 05:53 - 12:40 Internal validation vs external validation - chasing an external idea of success
• 12:40 - 17:30 The body whispers before it shouts - early signs of burnout
• 17:30 - 28:40 "I need a ladder down the cliff" - how to make changes in your life
• 28:40 - 31:09 Listening to your body - how to know when to listen to fear and when to jump
• 31:10 - 42:00 Blending psychology with somatic practices like breathwork and movement
• 42:00 - 45:20 Being yourself in the corporate world
• 45:20 - 53:14 What freedom feels like in the body