What happens when your body calls time on the life you’ve been pushing through?
This week’s episode is a deeply powerful conversation with Wendy-Anne Steer, a woman who went from a high-achieving corporate career to lying on the floor, unable to hold a hairdryer. Her story is one of complete burnout, ME and ultimately, transformation.
We talk about:
✨ The shame of not being able to do “the basics” and how recovery can start with something as simple as emptying a dishwasher
✨ Losing identity, ambition, and energy and finding new meaning in the stillness
✨ The link between ME, autism, ADHD, and nervous system burnout
✨ Letting go of labels and choosing to alchemise your experience into something beautiful
✨ Why retreats, space, and nervous system repair are non-negotiables (not luxuries)
Wendy shares her journey of burning out, breaking down, and rebuilding - not as the woman she was before, but as something more whole, more intuitive, and more real.
If you’ve ever felt like your body betrayed you, like you’ve “failed” for not coping, or like you’re craving a softer, wiser way of living… this one will hit you in the heart.
About Wendy:
Wendy, known as The Well-Being Alchemist, has dedicated the past 20 years to the relentless pursuit of knowledge in well-being and various healing modalities. Her journey began with a deeply personal and transformative experience: at the age of 30, she was diagnosed with M.E./Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This unexpected challenge put a sudden halt to her career and marked the most humbling and educational period of her life. After enduring three long years of suffering, Wendy made a complete recovery, a triumph that fueled her passion for helping others find their well-being balance.
Driven by her own experience and an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Wendy has trained extensively in numerous healing modalities. Her commitment to Continuing Professional Development is unwavering, a testament to her dedication to both her clients and her personal growth. Affectionately dubbed a "Learning Slut" by a friend, Wendy embraces this moniker with pride, continually seeking to expand her expertise.
Nature serves as Wendy's sanctuary and source of healing. She finds solace and rejuvenation in activities like Stand Up Paddleboarding and Wild Swimming, even braving the cold to swim through the last six winters.
Residing in the serene landscapes of Lincolnshire with her Hubster and their now adult twins, Wendy continues to inspire and guide individuals on their paths to well-being, embodying the alchemical transformation she so passionately promotes.
Connect with Wendy:
Website: https://thewellbeingalchemist.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendy.alchemy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_wellbeing_alchemist/