Beneath the Busy
Podcast

with Lauren Davis

Is it possible to thrive at work without sacrificing your wellbeing?
Yes! and it starts by going beneath the busy.


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Episodes

Burnout Isn't Just Exhaustion - It's Clinical Depression and Anxiety | with THE CORPORATE BURNOUTS PODCAST

In this powerful episode originally aired on Corporate Burnouts, clinical psychologist Lauren Davis joins to reveal what happens beneath the surface of burnout and why we need to take it far more seriously than casual conversation suggests.

Caring Without Crumbling: Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in HR and Leadership

Burnout and compassion fatigue are reaching crisis levels in HR and leadership roles. In this episode of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis explores the hidden emotional cost of being the person everyone relies on and why caring roles are breaking under the weight of constant demand.

REGINA LARKO | Our Worth, Our Work, and Why We're So Busy, Really (Lead with your voice)

In this season 2 special Lauren Davis sits down with Regina Larko to explore the hidden fears that keep high-achieving leaders up at night - the universal question of "Am I good enough?" that persists regardless of titles, accolades, or salary.

From Proving to Leading: Why High Performers Burn Out | Productivity Dysmorphia and Self-Worth

In this episode of Beneath the Busy, Clinical Psychologist & Leadership Coach Lauren Davis explores the proving mindset: the quiet pressure to earn your worth through achievement and the emotional cost of carrying that pressure for years.

Breaking the Silence on Mental Health with SADAG

Featuring the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), this episode reveals how 1 in 8 people worldwide live with mental health conditions yet remain trapped in silence due to both internal stigma and systemic barriers to care.

The Cult of Busyness: How High-Performing Leaders Burn Out Without Noticing

In Season 2, Episode 2 of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis explores the hidden psychology behind busyness, burnout, leadership pressure, productivity dysmorphia, and chronic urgency.


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About Beneath the busy

About the Format

Is it possible to thrive at work without sacrificing your wellbeing?
Yes! and it starts by going beneath the busy.
Subscribe for regular conversations that challenge the norm, restore perspective, and redefine success, from the inside out.

About the Host

Hosted by clinical psychologist and mental health coach Lauren Davis, Beneath the Busy cuts through hustle culture to explore what really makes leaders and teams mentally healthy. With over 20 years of experience, Lauren brings sharp insights, honest reflections, and practical strategies to help you live and lead with more ease.Because being constantly busy isn’t a badge of honour, it’s a barrier to what matters most.



ONLINE COURSE

The Mental Health Collective

It’s time to rethink what wellbeing really looks like, in work and in life.
These two self-paced online courses are designed to help you move from running on empty to building a healthier, more sustainable relationship with work, life, and yourself.

Beyond Burnout

Beyond Burnout: From Surviving to Thriving is a self-paced course for people who are done pretending they’re fine.Led by clinical psychologist and mental health coach Lauren Davis, this online course helps you get clear on what’s really burning you out, and what to do about it.

Demystifying Mental Health

You don’t have to hit rock bottom to care about your mental health. And you don’t have to be a therapist to understand it.Demystifying Mental Health is for anyone who’s ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or unsure about what mental health really means, and what support actually looks like.

Official Price

$135

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Podcast Subscribers

$65

All Beneath the Busy Subscribers receive 50% off for BOTH courses in one package

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