E20 - When Stress Strikes: Nicky Lloyd Greame on Burnout, Boundaries & Building Resilience

What if stress made you go blind — literally?In this powerful episode, I sit down with Nicky Lloyd Graeme, better known as The Stress Specialist, to explore her journey from corporate burnout to purpose-driven stress consultant.Nicky shares the shocking moment her body forced her to stop (a stress-induced migraine that temporarily stole her sight), and the lessons she now teaches others to avoid the same fate.We explore:What stress really is (it’s not just “feeling busy”)Why stress is your internal superhero – and how we misuse itPractical ways to release cortisol and calm your nervous systemThe role of culture, leadership, and unspoken workplace expectationsHow solopreneurs and leaders can build “mental agility” and stay wellThis isn’t a fluffy conversation about bubble baths and yoga (though they help!). It’s a grounded, evidence-based chat about what stress is doing to us, and what we can do to reclaim our calm, clarity and creativity.Find out more about Nicky here:https://www.thestressspecialist.com/⁠And find out more about The Solo Coach here:https://www.thesolocoach.co.uk/Please like, subscribe and comment to let me know what you most enjoyed in the episode!