#126 Breaking free from toxic productivity to find joy
Release Date: 07/11/2024
#130 Is a dream job possible, even when you close the door on a dream job?
Another Door Stories
"I just started to ask myself, as many people do ‘Do I want to do this for another 20 years? Is there something else?’. I got curious, maybe there are some other doors I want to look through and maybe it's time to shut this door and find out." Does a dream job really exist? We’re joined by the seasoned journalist and career coach Rachel Schofield to talk about ‘dream jobs’. We explore the themes of unearthing core passions, overcoming imposter syndrome, and finding stability amidst the chaos of change. And what if you have, on paper, a dream job, but have a feeling there might be...
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#129 From ‘Corporate Hangover’ to the Happy Startup Coach with Sarah Clarke
Another Door Stories
“The problem with having ‘a corporate hangover’ is that it doesn't allow you to be authentically yourself. And in order to be a successful business owner, you need to be authentically yourself.” On this episode we have Sarah Clarke, who closed a door on a corporate career after being made redundant and discovering she was pregnant for a second time. Sarah shares how motherhood and the redundancy gave her the impetus to start her own business. She now helps women start and grow their businesses as "The Happy Startup Coach." "I kind of remember mulling over my idea for this...
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#128 Coming back from your darkest day with Andy Coley
Another Door Stories
Content Warning: This episode mentions attempted suicide and despair. “If you put me back 13 years ago when I was going to run my car into a tree I never ever would have believed that this life I have right now is possible. I would have called you absolutely fucking bonkers to ever thought that was possible." Andy Coley In today's episode, we have Andy Coley, who shares his story of his “epic life fail” as Life took over, ‘wrong’ decisions, foggy thinking, where everything felt out of control in the pursuit of being in full control. Andy shares the moment he felt...
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#127 Coming Through The Other Side of Burnout
Another Door Stories
“I know that burnout is preventable. I know that every single one of us can take steps to prevent it and to avoid it. I will say, perhaps somewhat oddly, for some of us, we have to get to that point of burnout in order for us to make the changes. I want to make burnout not be a thing, because we never reach it" In today's episode is Kelly Swingler, ‘the burnoutologist’ and author of Mind The Gap: A Story of Burnout, Breakthrough and Beyond. Kelly shares her moment of burnout in a high pressure HR corporate role, and how she is now on a mission to banish burnout altogether as a...
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#126 Breaking free from toxic productivity to find joy
Another Door Stories
"I was doing far too much and I had been doing far too much as long as I could remember. I didn't know the word burnout still at that point in time but I was burnt out and I needed to make a drastic change." In today's episode, we're joined by the incredible Tamu Thomas, who brings her wisdom and heart-centred approach to self-growth and healing. Tamu shares her story of transitioning from a high pressure, high stress career to a life more aligned with her core values, and a life filled with more joy. A move sparked by her battles with depression, anxiety, and a powerful wake-up call during a...
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#125 Closing a door when you are (in the eyes of others) at the peak of success
Another Door Stories
“Starting something new is really exciting, and closing one door on something that doesn't serve you or make you happy anymore is very good for your mind, body, and spirit.” Claire Winter is the creative force behind the Creatrix Journey and Winter Audio and she shares her journey of embracing joy and ease in her work after closing the door on a successful but exhausting content marketing business to curating walking and creative writing experiences and co-founding a podcast production agency. We talk about tricky mid-life transitions, surviving burn out, and testing...
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#124 The Power of Saying Yes to Opportunity (and the Joy of Accidental Careers) with Andrea McLean
Another Door Stories
“It is never what happens to you, it’s how you react to it” On this episode Andrea McLean, media coach and presenter, joins us to talk about early career doors that open and close for us that lead us, often unexpectedly, to define where our career goes. We talk about when life feels like a hall of mirrors, accidental careers, the people around us in moments of change, losing your dream job and not letting fear get in the way, Andrea’s refreshing philosophy of saying yes and going with the flow is a good reminder to be open to opportunities, even if they don’t...
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#123 Opening the Door to a Spiritual Healing
Another Door Stories
In today's episode, I sit down with the remarkable Alexandra Galvis, formerly known as Authentic Alex on LinkedIn. Alexandra takes us on an extraordinary journey from spiritual awakenings to ancestral discoveries, and from mystical ceremonies in Colombia to the retreats that radically transformed her life. Tune in as Alexandra shares her transformative experiences of uncovering family curses, awakening clairvoyant abilities, and healing ancestral lands. We'll explore her travels, encounters with spiritual guides, and the profound impact these experiences have had on her career and...
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#122 Beverley Akufo-Addo
Another Door Stories
In this episode my guest is Beverley Akufo-Addo and we are talking about returning to work, Beverly’s story involves many different doors closing, doors opening and how she returned stronger and better each time. Beverley specialises in burn-out and helping people to work through their confidence when a door has closed. I am sure you will be inspired by her story. If you love this episode why not follow and review on Apple or Spotify or wherever you get your Podcasts. Ring the Spotify bell to get new episodes first. Are you looking for speakers with a fresh voice for your next...
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#121 Brandon Block - DJ, Life Coach, SMART trainer, Founder - Happy Days for Everyone
Another Door Stories
If you were around in the eighties clubbing it in places like Ibiza you will know my guest in this episode; Brandon Block, years of partying led to Brandon’s another door moment, we talk about that journey and the moment something went “Clunk” inside Brandon’s head and he knew it was time for a new chapter. If you want to be part of Brandon’s retreat in Ibiza in October and find out more about “Happy Days” click here: If you love this episode why not follow and review on Apple or Spotify or wherever you get your Podcasts. Ring the Spotify bell to get new episodes first. Are...
info_outline"I was doing far too much and I had been doing far too much as long as I could remember. I didn't know the word burnout still at that point in time but I was burnt out and I needed to make a drastic change."
In today's episode, we're joined by the incredible Tamu Thomas, who brings her wisdom and heart-centred approach to self-growth and healing.
Tamu shares her story of transitioning from a high pressure, high stress career to a life more aligned with her core values, and a life filled with more joy. A move sparked by her battles with depression, anxiety, and a powerful wake-up call during a panic attack. We talk about her latest book, "Women Who Work Too Much," which is a rallying cry for women (actually anyone can read this and resonate!) to see their true selves beyond societal expectations.
I loved the poetic and affirming notes in her book that seek to connect directly with the heart, and support you to break free from a toxic work culture. So often we don’t realise we are in that cycle, or that we have options.
So join us for a deeply inspirational and soothing conversation about breaking free, finding our own rhythm, and embracing the beautiful messiness of life.
"I thought there's no way in the world I am robbing my child of a vibrant, energetic, joyful mother. I want to make sure that I am role modelling for her something different, a ‘new form of womanhood’."
Here are the highlights:
04:44 Struggling single mum vows to work for herself.
07:38 Overcoming panic, burnout, and seeking personal growth.
10:11 Supporting women to work less, live more.
15:07 Seek help and support in your journey.
19:14 Plans to publish book developed naturally and unexpectedly.
22:58 Hay House supported book on challenging topics.
24:32 Clarity in understanding and expressing core values.
30:18 Investing in coaching, growth-minded friends, and transition.
32:35 Open up, connect, and explore new perspectives.
39:17 Book addresses shadow aspects of working too much.
Tamu Thomas’ Another Door go-tos
The things that helped Tamu navigate change.
Books: “The Shadow Effect" by Deepak Chopra, Debbie Ford, and Marianne Williamson. “Return to Love" by Marianne Williamson**
Music: “Love Will Save the Day" by Des-ree*
The one piece of advice:
“Look at the door in front of you. Be moved by the door in front of you. Walk through that door. Take the next step and the next step and the next step. Keep your walking forward.”
About your host Eleanor Tweddell:
Eleanor supports individuals, teams and organisations through change. Whether it’s 121 coaching or large scale organisational change through communications and training. Eleanor’s work centres around how we, as humans, work through change, embracing the messy bits, the role of playing, with the aim to see opportunity. “Too often we get stuck in the change happening to us, when just through that next door is an exciting next chapter.”
Eleanor is the founder of Another Door, and Get-Recommended.com and the author of Why losing your job could be the best thing that ever happened to you.
Connect with Eleanor:
Instagram:instagram/anotherdooruk
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-tweddell/
Website: eleanortweddell.com
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About Tamu Thomas
Tamu Thomas is an accomplished author, executive coach, and keynote speaker who empowers ambitious individuals and organisations to achieve sustainable success through dynamic leadership.
Her work focuses on creating emotional safety, self-trust, and fulfilment for high-achieving women, helping them break free from toxic productivity and embrace a more harmonious, joyful approach to work and life. Tamu's unique methodology blends somatic practices, nervous system awareness, and leadership expertise, creating a holistic approach that addresses both personal and professional growth.
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Tamu has been featured in publications such as Harper's Bazaar, Stylist Magazine and Psychologies and is the author of the acclaimed book "Women Who Work Too Much: Break Free from Toxic Productivity and Find Your Joy." She is passionate about helping individuals and organisations create cultures of well-being, where everyone can thrive.
Connect with Tamu:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamu.thomas/
Website: https://www.livethreesixty.com/
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