The Burnout Detox Kit
The Burnout Detox Kit
Podcast Description
Burnout isn’t just about stress. It’s about disconnection from yourself, your joy, and what matters most.
I’m Sophie Theen, and after a decade in high-growth startups and leadership roles, I found myself completely burnt out and completely lost. This podcast is part recovery, part rebellion.
The Burnout Detox Project is a space for honest conversations with founders, operators, creatives, and healers who’ve lived through burnout or help others rise from it.
Together, we unpack what causes burnout (spoiler: it’s not just “working too hard”) and what it takes to heal.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes of burnout, recovery, and personal well-being, with episodes addressing topics such as misalignment burnout, coping strategies, and the impact of minimalism on mental health, illustrated by examples like Neely Kimey's experience with neurodivergence and Chris Lovett's journey through minimalism.
Burnout isn’t just about stress. It’s about disconnection from yourself, your joy, and what matters most.
I’m Sophie Theen, and after a decade in high-growth startups and leadership roles, I found myself completely burnt out and completely lost. This podcast is part recovery, part rebellion.
The Burnout Detox Project is a space for honest conversations with founders, operators, creatives, and healers who’ve lived through burnout or help others rise from it.
Together, we unpack what causes burnout (spoiler: it’s not just “working too hard”) and what it takes to heal.
Hustle can give you momentum but it was never meant to be your permanent address. In this raw, in-progress conversation, founder-turned-creator Amber Gray shares how she recognized burnout in the quiet moments (sleep, stillness, numbness), what quitting alcohol revealed about her body’s signals, and why she ultimately sold her company to choose health over identity. We unpack identity beyond job titles, learning to listen to the body, and building a life where ambition doesn’t cost your nervous system.
We talk about:
The whisper signs of burnout (and why numbness isn’t “fine”)
“Hustle is a season, not an identity” reframing success without self-erasure
Identity limbo: Who am I without my work?
Delegation, boundaries, and Amber’s book Firing Yourself (micro “firing” from tasks to reclaim energy)
Small steps that build real happiness: nervous system regulation, Qigong, 1% shifts, self-compassion
About Amber: Founder, writer, and coach exploring a gentler path to achievement. She’s building resources on delegation and focus while letting art and slow creativity lead.
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