Burnout isn’t just about exhaustion—it can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and the life you once loved.

In this episode, Hannah Holden, Burnout Alchemist, shares how she went from thriving in high-stress tech consulting to hitting complete emotional and physical burnout. After rebuilding her life, she returned to lead large ServiceNow implementations, applying the stress management techniques that helped her recover—and thrive.

Now, with 20+ years of experience in the tech industry, Hannah combines science, yoga, and practical strategies to help tech professionals alchemise stress and burnout so you can feel yourself again.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by work or the pressures of modern life, this episode is for you.

“Burnout doesn't feel like stress. Burnout feels like depression.” — Hannah Holden

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How chronic stress builds over time and why burnout often feels sudden.
• The early warning signs of burnout that are easy to overlook.
• Why high performers are especially vulnerable to burnout.
• How simple mindset shifts and daily habits can transform your stress.
• Practical techniques like breathwork and mindset mapping to help you regain control.

Listen now to hear Hannah’s powerful story and walk away with tools to help you navigate stress and protect your well-being.

Resources Mentioned:

• Download Hannah's Stress Symptoms Checklist here
• World Health Organisation definition of burnout

Listen to Hannah's podcast where she shares the full details of her burnout experience here:

• On Apple
• On Spotify

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