You can be doing everything “right” and still be running on empty.

In this episode, Natasha Charles joins us to talk about what happens when success starts to cost more than it gives. After more than 20 years in people and culture leadership, including senior executive roles, she walked away from the title and the income, as a solo mum of two.

We talk about what burnout actually is, what chronic stress does to the body, and why you can look completely capable on the outside while your system is struggling on the inside. Tash shares the first signs she noticed, what finally made her stop pushing through, and how she handled the guilt, the fear and the identity shift of leaving.

We also get honest about life now: what’s different, what’s still hard, and what “enough” looks like.

If you’ve ever quietly wondered whether your career is costing you too much, this one is for you. You’ll hear the early warning signs not to brush off, one small shift you can make this week, and what leaders and employers can do to better support women.

Find Tash on Instagram: @TheChangeCoach_byncc

As always, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a DM on instagram or email us at hello@hormonehealthstudio.com

Pre-order my new book Before Hormones here.

Have you ever felt like your brain is different since becoming a mum? You're not imagining it. Motherhood brings profound changes to the brain, influencing everything from memory and emotional regulation to stress, attention and the way we respond to our children.

In this episode, I’m joined by Ema Taylor to explore the science of matrescence and what actually happens to your brain as you transition into motherhood. We discuss the areas of the brain that change, how shifting hormones influence neurotransmitters and impact mood, cognition and emotional wellbeing, and why you might feel more sensitive, overwhelmed or simply not quite like yourself after having children.

We also share practical strategies to support your brain, nervous system and mental wellbeing through the demands of motherhood.

If you've ever wondered why you feel different since becoming a mum, this episode will help you better understand the science behind those changes — and what you can do to support yourself through them.

As always, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a DM on Instagram or email us at hello@hormonehealthstudio.com.

Ever wondered what it’s really like behind the scenes at Hormone Health Studio?

In this episode, I sit down with Ava, our admin coordinator and student naturopath, to chat about her role at HHS, what it’s like being part of the team, and how she’s growing her knowledge of naturopathic care while working alongside our practitioners.

A little behind-the-scenes look at the people, passion and purpose behind HHS.