Overdrive to Overflow: Leadership, Self-Care & Supporting Others Without Burning Out

In this thought-provoking episode of Naturally High, Jeanne welcomes leadership coach, HR consultant, and Overflow founder Kimberly Snider for an honest conversation about the intersection of leadership, mental health, addiction, and emotional well-being in the workplace.Together, they unpack the difference between self-care and self-soothing, why high-achieving leaders often feel responsible for rescuing everyone around them, and how psychological safety creates the conditions for healing, accountability, and authentic leadership.Drawing from Kimberly’s years of experience supporting executives and organizations, as well as Jeanne’s expertise in addiction, trauma, and recovery, this conversation explores what compassionate leadership really looks like—and why leaders don't need perfect answers to make a meaningful difference.Rather than fixing people, this episode invites us to become curious, create safe spaces, and empower others to access the support they truly need.In this episode, you'll learn:The difference between self-care and self-soothing, and why the distinction mattersHow stress, burnout, and addiction can quietly show up in high-performing professionalsWhy leaders often feel pressure to rescue others—and why that isn't sustainableHow asking better questions is more powerful than having perfect answersWhat psychological safety actually looks like in the workplaceWhy emotional struggles deserve the same compassion as physical injuriesHow confidentiality, dignity, and agency support meaningful recoveryThe importance of listening, presence, and curiosity when someone is strugglingWhy leaders should connect people with resources rather than become the resource themselvesHow workplaces can better support employees navigating mental health, addiction, grief, or life crisesAbout Kimberly SniderKimberly Snider is a leadership coach, HR consultant, motivational speaker, and founder of Overflow. She helps ambitious professionals and organizations lead with confidence, navigate difficult conversations, prioritize well-being, and create sustainable success without sacrificing themselves in the process.Through executive coaching, consulting, and the Overflow Podcast, Kimberly empowers leaders to move beyond burnout by integrating wisdom, authenticity, and practical leadership strategies into both their work and personal lives.Resources discussed in this episode:Overflow PodcastEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)Essentialism by Greg MckeownNaturally High Exercises—Contact Jeanne Foot | The Recovery Concierge: TheRecoveryConcierge.comLinkedin: Jeanne FootLinkedIn: The Recovery ConciergeInstagram: The Recovery ConciergeFacebook: The Recovery ConciergeTwitter: @recvryconciergeContact Kimberly Snider | OverflowPeopleBrain.caInstagram: overflow_podcast  LinkedIn: kimberly-j-snider