With Denise Iordache: She realized she was succeeding at work — and disappearing from her own life

Her Story in Focus is a podcast where women share the real, unfiltered truth behind their lives — the pivots, the courage, and the moments that change everything.In this episode, I’m talking to Denise Iordache, a Personalised Sleep Therapy specialist for high performers, Accredited Hypno-CBT therapist (HDip CBH), and Senior Member of the ACCPH.We dive into a question so many ambitious people quietly live with: Why do we stay trapped in the productivity bubble — working harder and harder while barely enjoying our lives?Denise shares her own story of stress, overwork, and burnout, and the turning point that led her to leave that cycle behind and come to Crete. She explains what this slower, more intentional environment gave her — and why recovery is not just about taking time off, but about changing the habits and beliefs that keep us exhausted.We also talk about:the daily routines that quietly fuel chronic stress and burnoutwhy high achievers often ignore sleep until their body forces them to stopsimple, practical ways to interrupt autopilot behavior and create healthier habitsthe connection between sleep, nervous system regulation, anxiety, and recoverywhat it means to prioritize yourself without abandoning your goalsDenise offers accessible tools that anyone can start using immediately — no drastic life overhaul required. If you’ve been feeling constantly tired, wired-but-exhausted, anxious, or stuck in “go mode,” this episode will feel both validating and actionable.Sometimes the first step isn’t working harder. It’s learning how to rest, sleep, and live differently.LINKS to Denise: https://joyspacetherapy.comhttps://www.instagram.com/denise_joyspace_therapy/