Saying No to Say Yes: Steve Hodgson’s Burnout, Anxiety & Depression Recovery

In this episode of Stories of Hope Worldwide, I sit down with my friend and fellow mental health first aid trainer, Steve Hodgson. Steve’s story is one that so many will relate to. A successful real estate agent, husband and father of five, Steve found himself caught in the endless cycle of saying “yes” to everything—until one day he simply couldn’t keep going. Burnout stripped away his energy, his identity, and the life he thought he had built.What I love about Steve’s story is not just the honesty with which he shares those dark days, but the way he found strength on the other side. He speaks openly about his battles with depression, anxiety, and fatigue, and how letting go of ego and redefining success allowed him to heal.Today, Steve uses his lived experience to help others as a coach, podcaster, and trainer, offering practical wisdom and genuine encouragement to those walking a similar road.This is a conversation about presence, gratitude, connection, and the courage to say “no” when you need to. It’s about the reality of struggle, but also the incredible hope that can grow from it. Steve’s words are a reminder that burnout doesn’t have to be the end of your story—it can be the beginning of a new and more authentic chapter.Get in touch with Steve Hodgson:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevehodgson/Listen to the "Noise of Life" podcast: https://linktr.ee/thestevehodgsonSubscribe to his YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@stevehodgson7237***Thank you for listening to Stories of HOPE: Inspiring Humans with Kerrie Atherton.Kerrie Atherton is an Inspiring Speaker, Professional Counsellor and Mental Health Coach. To find out more about "Stories of Hope: Worldwide", head to https://storiesofhope.com.au/.Purchase books in the "Stories of Hope" series, written by Kerrie: https://storiesofhope.com.au/product/stories-of-hope-australia-books/.With thanks to:Music: "Pilgrims" by Daniel Pratt (artlist.io)Editing & Production: Matthew Bliss (https://www.mbpod.com)Mentioned in this episode:Kerrie Atherton Offers Counselling Sessions to Support YouIf the topics discussed in this episode resonate with you and you'd like to talk to someone, Kerrie Atherton is available for counselling sessions. Click the link to book a session with Kerrie today.Book a Session with Kerrie TodayAdvertise with Stories of Hope PodcastHere at Stories of Hope, Kerrie Atherton's mission is to give people a platform to share their stories of hope with the world and we also want to provide the same chance to businesses that are passionate about mental health and want to support the podcast. If you'd like to partner with Stories of Hope and advertise your services on this podcast, send a message to [email protected] with your details.