Today, Paula guides her listeners through a profound exploration of burnout, reframing it as a sacred invitation to pause, reset, and begin again. She shares how burnout is not an ending but a doorway to renewal — an opportunity to bring together the wisdom of science and soul. Drawing on mindfulness, somatic awareness, and the science of rewiring the brain, Paula shows how presence and gentle affirmations can soothe the nervous system, release tension, and reshape old patterns of stress. At the same time, she invites participants to reconnect with their spiritual self, embracing love, gratitude, and the boundless essence of the soul. KEY TAKEAWAYS Burnout is not an ending but a sacred invitation to pause, reset, and begin again with greater wisdom and love. It opens the path to reconnection with both body and spirit. Burnout often arises from living on autopilot and tuning out the body’s signals. By recognising habits like overworking or numbing behaviours, listeners can begin to understand and transform their coping strategies. Science shows us that the brain can rewire itself. Through mindfulness, presence, and affirmations, it’s possible to replace old stress patterns with new pathways of peace, kindness, and love. Somatic practices — gentle breathing, touch, and movement — support the nervous system, offering safety and balance while bringing the body into harmony with the mind. Embracing one’s spiritual essence alongside the science of healing fosters wholeness. Gratitude for body and soul alike becomes a source of renewal, joy, and divine connection. BEST MOMENTS "Burnout is not the end of your story, it's the beginning. It is a doorway, a whisper, sometimes a cry from your spirit asking you to pause, to breathe, to return to love." "You are simply beginning again with more wisdom, more love and more light than ever before." "The body keeps score. Remember the body holds what the mind forgets." "You are whole. You are complete. And just see your luminous spirit Self merging fully into your body, into your bones, into your breath, into your voice." "Feel gratitude for your body carrying you even when you are tired. Feel gratitude for your spirit guiding you always." ABOUT THE HOST Meet Paula, the inspiring and grounded force behind a transformative Teacher Training Institute, where coaches and wellness professionals find their wings. As an entrepreneur, author, and speaker, she champions the fusion of science and spirituality. Drawing from thirty years as a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, HR Director, Intuitive and Transformational Coach, Paula's mission is clear: to spark transformation within you. Whether you seek professional excellence or personal fulfilment, her guidance lights the path to your highest potential. Join the journey, where each moment is infused with the promise of growth and inspired living. www.smartfoundations.co.uk This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/