Advantage- From stress to strategy

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Katarina

7 episodes

1 week ago

People-pleasing isn’t just about being nice, it’s often a survival strategy learned early in life. One that helps you stay safe, connected, and accepted… but quietly leads to exhaustion and burnout. In this episode, I share parts of my own story and explore people-pleasing through a nervous system and attachment lens. We’ll look at why conflict feels threatening, why boundaries feel so hard, and how constantly managing other people’s emotions disconnects us from our own needs over time. You’l...

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Advantage- From stress to strategy

The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing

1 week ago

18 minutes

Advantage- From stress to strategy

Shame, Connection, and Recovery from Burnout

Part 2: In this episode, Katarina sits down with Danny Taylor, a registered clinical counsellor, who brings 14+ years of experience working in addiction recovery, to explore how shame, connection, and our inner critics shape burnout and how healing actually happens.

3 weeks ago

30 minutes

Advantage- From stress to strategy

How Unresolved Trauma Drives Stress and Burnout

Unresolved trauma - those old, unprocessed experiences - can quietly shape the way your body and mind respond to stress, contribute to burnout, and influence your relationships. In this episode, we explore how trauma shows up in everyday life and highlight the subtle signs it may be affecting your stress, energy, and relationships. This episode is for reflection and awareness, not for processing trauma on your own. Follow along with extra resources on Instagram: @advantage.podcast.

1 month ago

17 minutes

Advantage- From stress to strategy

Addiction & Burnout: What's Beneath the Symptoms

In this episode, we’re digging into the messy, misunderstood overlap between addiction and burnout — and why both are so often rooted in shame, disconnection, and survival mode. I’m joined by Danny Taylor, a seasoned registered clinical counsellor who has spent years working on the front lines supporting individuals and families through substance use, relapse, and the long road back to themselves. Danny brings a grounded, compassionate perspective to what addiction really is, why the common n...

1 month ago

27 minutes

Advantage- From stress to strategy

Running Through Walls: The Hidden Cost of Survival Mode at Work

What if your drive to “push through” is actually a sign you’re stuck in survival mode? In this episode, Katarina sits down with Tara Christodoulou, a certified recreation therapist and mental health specialist with over a decade of experience in employee wellness, crisis stabilization, and burnout prevention. Tara has worked with everyone from at-risk youth to corporate leaders, supporting individuals navigating stress, addiction, and the demands of high-pressure environments. Together,...

1 month ago

25 minutes

Advantage- From stress to strategy

It's not just stress: The hidden cost of pushing through

In this first episode of Advantage, we unpack the hidden cost of always pushing through — how chronic stress, people-pleasing, and unresolved experiences can quietly shape the way we handle pressure. You’ll hear real insights from my work as a trauma therapist, along with personal reflections and practical ways to reconnect with yourself before burnout takes over. Because burnout isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a sign you’ve been surviving for too long.

1 month ago

16 minutes

Advantage- From stress to strategy

When Emotions Drain You: Understanding Emotional Exhaustion

Feeling drained, numb, or “off”? Katarina dives into emotional exhaustion, the hidden impact of chronic stress and survival mode. Learn how to notice the early warning signs, move through your emotions, and restore your focus and well-being. Expert insights from her work as a trauma therapist make this episode a must-listen for anyone ready to stop just surviving and start thriving.

1 month ago

15 minutes