{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 65: From Burnout to Balance. How Mindfulness Changed Sarah\u2019s Life and Career","description":"What happens when your mind never switches off, stress feels constant, and life becomes a cycle of overwhelm and survival mode? In this powerful and honest conversation, I\u2019m joined by Sarah Cardwell, a long-standing mindfulness client, as she shares how mindfulness became a turning point in her mental health, her career and her confidence as a working mum. Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder while working in high-pressure sales, Sarah reached a point where traditional therapies were no longer enough. Mindfulness was the one tool she never believed would work and the one that ultimately helped her quiet her racing mind, rebuild self-trust and create healthier boundaries in work and life. In this episode we explore: What it really feels like when your mind never switches off Why CBT and other therapies did not fully work for Sarah, and why mindfulness did How learning to pause helped her to react differently to stress The moment she realised that peace, not busyness, was what she truly craved How mindfulness supported her return to work, career confidence and leadership Why workplace wellbeing is about culture, not just perks What healthy boundaries and balance actually look like in real life Sarah also shares how she now works in a company with a genuine wellbeing culture, and why feeling valued, seen and supported at work matters more than any surface-level wellness initiative. This episode is for you if you feel constantly \u201con\u201d, if your mind struggles to rest, or if you\u2019re navigating anxiety, burnout or a demanding career while trying to hold everything together. A deeply human conversation about awareness, self-compassion, boundaries and learning to live with more presence and less pressure.   About Sarah: Sarah is a 42-year-old sales manager at a leading hotel chain and a mother of two teenage daughters.  Being diagnosed with BPD and GAD in 2018 led her on a journey to explore mental health and wellbeing.  She also enjoys sharing her experiences with wellness, along with the products and experiences offered by TEMPLESPA. In addition, Sarah manages a team of 40 men and women who are building a business and generating extra income through wellbeing and skincare experiences.   Links + Resources: Listen to more episodes on leadership + wellbeing \u2192 www.alifemoremindful.com\/podcast Explore coaching or workshops \u2192 https:\/\/www.alifemoremindful.com\/services Connect on LinkedIn \u2192 https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lailadatoo\/   If this resonated\u2026 Please share with someone who needs it, or leave a review - it helps others find the support they need, too.   ","author_name":"The Mindful Business","author_url":"http:\/\/www.alifemoremindful.com","html":"