Heart & Graft (Episode 16) - From Frazzled to Fabulous: Beating Midlife Burnout

Public sector veteran and coach Sarah Clein joins Nicky to unpack the "death by a thousand cuts" slide into burnout—fueled by workload surges, boundary bleed, and midlife squeezes like menopause and family stress. Drawing from her own cliff-edge exhaustion and book The Midlife Trenches, Sarah shares how to say "no," tune into somatic signals, and prioritise joy over endless rescuing.​ Why Listen? Gain actionable tips to reclaim personal vitality, support colleagues kindly, and foster human-centered workplaces.​ Hear real stories of jet-lagged denial, skipped medicals, and "Terminator" armor—plus antidotes like tiny "nos" and duck-feeding simplicity. Perfect for HR, L&D pros, coaches, and midlife leaders battling chronic stress; rediscover zest before it's "is this it?" Find out more about Sarah by visiting her website.