Courage & Chaos

Ep63: Surviving Burnout and Making Big Business Changes to Keep Overwhelm at Bay

Burnout- it's not a place we want to be. But when you're juggling all of the plates, it can creep up on you more quicklly than you think. And it's not an easy place to break free from. On this week's episode of Courage & Chaos, I'm chatting with Sarah Williamson- feelow burnout survivor and solopreneur who is passionate about sharing her experience and how she made changes to her business and her life to help navigate through the overwhelm and to a much happier place.We each share the story of how we got from stressed to burnout: and the things we did to work our way out of it. There's lots of very honest chat, advice and ideas for tackling overwhelm and trying to keep burnout mode at bay (or stop yourself from going there again, if you, like us, have been there before). Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!Episode Links: Connect with my guest:Sarah Williamson: Email & Content Marketing ExpertInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourethicalmarketerWebsite: https://yourethicalmarketer.co.uk/Connect with me: Rhiannon Louden: Mentor, Speaker & Photographer, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.ukSubstack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/ Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Ep 62: Business Sustainability and Navigating Through Tough Times

Welcome back to a brand new season of Courage and Chaos! Today’s episode kicks it all off with a very raw and honest chat about business sustainability- which is just a fancy way of saying how to make it through the tough times as an entrepreneur, and how to keep yourself going! I’ve broken today’s episode down into four tough “phases” you may find yourself going through in your business, and how I navigated each one: from worldwide pandemics and the cost of living crisis to how to show up when it feels like the world is on fire, to working through grief and personal challenges (complete with a stint in burnout mode) and figuring out how to manage pregnancy, maternity leave, and returning to work. This episode is for anyone who is going through a tough time in their business or their life- it’s real, it’s raw and it’s full of lessons learned the hard way and practical tips and advice you can apply, whatever situation you’re in. I hope you'll find it helpful and relatable and feel a little less alone.   Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share! Connect with me:   Rhiannon Louden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/  Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com Additional links: Time Management Coach: https://www.instagram.com/sarahstewart.co.uk Mindfulness Coach: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_h.r Illustrator & Designer Extraordinaire (and my fabulous VA): @emmeliecouldsondesign Photography Farm (photo & video community & learning): https://photographyfarm.co.uk/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Ep 61: Reflections on the Summer Juggle and Lessons to Take Forward (Mini Series Episode 10/10)

Mini Series Episode 10/10: the final episode of the "Surviving the Summer as a Self Employed Mum" series is about reflection, growth and how things are really going six weeks in to our usual routines.  This episode shares an honest check in now that we are back into the swing of things with school/work, shares some of my own personal insights around what I've learned this time around, and offers some advice and perspective on making the most of these lessons learned the hard way and applying them to the months and years ahead.  This is part ten of a ten part mini series, helping you to take the lessons you've learned from juggling it all over the summer/ returning to routines and remembering to apply that new knowledge as we p[lan ahead for October break, Christmas break and all the other challenging times on their way in the new year.  I hope you'll share this episode with the entrepreneurial mums you know who need to hear this too.   Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!  Connect with me:   Rhiannon LoudenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale  Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk  Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/   Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod  Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Ep 60: Easing the Shift from Summer to Structure (Mini Series Episode 9/10)

Mini Series Episode 9/10: part nine of the Surviving the Summer as a Self Employed mum is all about surviving the shift from summer to structure: not just the practical side, but the emotional stuff too. This episode explores the emotional transition (the relief AND the guilt), re-establishing structure in a way that works for you (even if that means making changes to how you did it before), taking some time to do a practical business reset and plan out the last quarter of the year- and remembering to care for yourself in the transition too.  This is part nine of a ten part mini series, helping you survive the summer holidays and transition back into regular routines. I hope you'll listen in every week- and share this episode with the entrepreneurial mums you know who need to hear this too.   Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share! Connect with me:   Rhiannon Louden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/  Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Ep 59: How to Reset Your Routines + Create New Habits That Actually Stick (Mini Series Episode 8/10)

Mini Series Episode 8/10: part eight of the Surviving the Summer as a Self Employed mum is all about getting back to reality and creating new routines- and habits- that actually stick. It's a big adjustment going from no schedule to regular routines, and this week I'm sharing my top tips and advice (with the science to back it up) on how to slowly ease back in without the stress and pressure.  This is part eight of a ten part mini series, with one episode airing every week in the lead up to and then over the summer holidays to help keep you sane. I hope you'll listen in every week- and share this episode with the entrepreneurial mums you know who need to hear this too.    Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share! Connect with me:   Rhiannon Louden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/  Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.