Project Joyful: the Podcast for Health Centred Leaders
This podcast is about finding ways to live in alignment with what matters most so that you can find fulfilment in your work, and facilitate healing in your team and ultimately your workplace. It is also about discovering what cultivating a more joyful, balanced life actually feels like. I started this podcast because I was exhausted from giving my all to my job. It left me exhausted, burned out, and yearning for something different. I hope you find inspiration in the actionable insights and tools I share to help you discover what it feels like to feel content as you begin to live a more joyful, balanced life. If you’re looking for a space that can support your mental and emotional well-being, welcome!
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Rest As a Strategy, Not a Luxury
12/13/2025
Rest As a Strategy, Not a Luxury
In our final episode of 2025, we close the year with something most leaders rarely give themselves: a spacious, grounded moment to breathe. This conversation is a gentle exhale. A remembering. A subtle but powerful shift from pushing to presence. If you have ever found yourself checking work emails on a Saturday, feeling guilty for resting, or believing you will finally relax once every last task is done, this episode is for you. Together, we explore: The quiet tug of war between your mind’s end of year urgency and your body’s invitation to slow. The micro signals your unique nervous system uses to say, I need you. What rest actually is, and why not working is not the same as restoration. How real rest sharpens your leadership, deepens your presence, and strengthens your emotional authority. The role of nervines in smoothing the frazzle and returning you to a steadier baseline. Why the intersection of herbal medicine and neuro identity coaching creates sustainable change. A guided moment of acknowledgement for everything you carried this year. This episode is an invitation into coherence, the state from which your most powerful decisions, insights, and leadership naturally arise. 🌿 Your 2025 Closing Ritual There is nothing you need to prepare. There is nothing you need to do. You simply get to be held, guided, and in conversation with your inner wisdom. Access your ritual here: 🌿 If you are new here I am Tracy Tutty, Medical Herbalist, Neuro Identity Coach, Chartered Accountant, and creator of Project Joyful. I help high-achieving women lead with coherence, clarity, and a nervous system that feels like home. 🌿 Links and Mentions • Your 2025 Closing Ritual: • Learn more about Neuro Identity Coaching: 🌿 If you loved this episode Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more women discover a gentler, more powerful model of leadership.
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The Return to Yourself: Leadership When You Are No Longer Who You Used to Be
12/06/2025
The Return to Yourself: Leadership When You Are No Longer Who You Used to Be
As we close out this year, today’s episode offers a gentler kind of leadership conversation. A spacious one. The kind that invites you to pause and notice the quiet truth that often arrives before you name it. You have evolved. Yet your leadership identity may not have caught up. In this episode, we explore the subtle signs that who you have been in leadership is no longer who you are becoming. This shift is not a failure. It is your biology, your subconscious, and your inner intelligence guiding you home. Inside this episode: • What it feels like when old strategies take more energy than they used to • The micro-moments Tracy’s clients describe when their leadership begins to evolve • How your nervous system guides this transition before your mind catches up • Why your team adapts to your old identity and how they recalibrate as you do • What it truly looks like to return to yourself as a leader • How regulation is about rising to the moment and returning to rest • Why remembering who you are matters more than fixing what you are not This episode is a soft turning point. A moment of recognition. A breath. A remembering as we prepare for our final conversation of the year. If you feel the pull to close your year with intention, clarity, and a grounded exhale, I invite you into Your 2025 Closing Ritual. It is a guided space to gather what this year has asked of you, honour your evolution, and meet the woman you have become. Learn more at Connect With Tracy Website: Your 2025 Closing Ritual: Instagram: LinkedIn:
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The Quiet Reset: Micro-Shifts That Change Your Entire Nervous System
11/29/2025
The Quiet Reset: Micro-Shifts That Change Your Entire Nervous System
As the year begins its gentle descent, your body starts preparing for completion long before your calendar does. Yet your mind, especially the part of you shaped by professionalism and responsibility, may still be pushing toward the finish line. In today’s episode, we explore the subtle yet powerful tension between your biology and your identity at this time of year. You will learn four micro-shifts that help your nervous system, your thinking, and your leadership land in the same place. These are simple, practical and deeply supportive for ambitious women who want to end the year with coherence rather than exhaustion. Inside this episode, Tracy shares: • Why your nervous system slows down before your schedule does • How end-of-year decision fatigue shows up even for the most capable women • Four powerful micro-shifts that support clarity, presence and leadership • The role of breath in restoring your split-second decisiveness • How herbs and simple nightly cues deepen completion states • Why your internal state shapes the emotional tone of your team • How to finish the year with a sense of satisfaction rather than depletion If your body is asking for softness or your mind is craving clearer space to transition into 2026 you are invited to join Your 2025 Closing Experience. This guided experience blends herbal nervous system support, physiology-informed grounding practices, and neuro-identity reflection to help your system complete the year in a way that feels steady and true. Join Your 2025 Closing Experience here: Connect with Tracy Website: www.tracytutty.co.nz Instagram: @tracyctutty LinkedIn:
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Milk Thistle The Herbal Ally for the Season of More
11/22/2025
Milk Thistle The Herbal Ally for the Season of More
In this Herbal Ally episode, Medical Herbalist, Tracy Tutty, explores one of her favourite seasonal herbs, Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). As we enter the season of more, with more celebration, more travel, and more richness, our bodies work quietly behind the scenes to keep us in balance. In this episode, Tracy shares how Milk Thistle supports your liver’s incredible capacity to regenerate, process, and protect, helping you stay energised and radiant throughout the festive season. You’ll learn: • The fascinating story behind Milk Thistle’s name and its resemblance to Scotland’s national emblem • How traditional use evolved into modern clinical understanding of silymarin and why these compounds are your liver’s best friends • The science of liver regeneration and why the liver is the only solid organ that returns to 100 percent of normal after injury • The difference between helpful inflammation and the chronic, energy-draining kind, and how Milk Thistle helps regulate the body’s response • Safe, effective ways to use Milk Thistle as a tincture, tablet, or tea this holiday season Tracy blends her medical herbalist insight with practical wisdom for busy, high-performing women who want to enjoy the season without the crash that sometimes follows. Stay tuned to the end for an invitation to Your 2025 Closing Ritual, a reflective practice designed to help you metabolise the year that’s been and prepare your body and brilliance for what’s next. 💫 Key Takeaway Working with your body is an act of self-leadership, and Milk Thistle is a gentle, intelligent way to support that partnership as life gets full. 🎧 Listen to this episode if you: • Want to enjoy the holiday season without fatigue or overwhelm • Love evidence-based herbal wisdom explained clearly and calmly • Are curious about liver health, hormonal balance, and natural restoration • Value leadership that begins with self-care 📲 As the year comes to a close, join Tracy for Your 2025 Closing Ritual. It’s a guided reflection designed to help you metabolise the year that’s been and set your body and brilliance in sync for the one ahead. Get $200 off for a limited time with the code coherence.
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The Currency of Calm: When Stillness Feels Expensive
11/15/2025
The Currency of Calm: When Stillness Feels Expensive
When calm feels out of reach, it’s not a lack of willpower. It’s biology. In this episode, Tracy Tutty explores why high-achieving women often equate movement with safety, and how to teach your nervous system that stillness can be safe too. Discover what happens when calm becomes your most valuable currency and how to invest in it without slowing down your success. Stillness sounds simple, but for many leaders it feels risky. In this episode, Tracy Tutty reveals the hidden economy beneath busyness; how dopamine, oxytocin, and inherited survival wiring keep us trading calm for control. You’ll learn: • Why your body confuses stillness with danger, and how to change that • The subconscious exchange rate between calm, control, and credibility • How to work with your nervous system to restore coherence and clarity • Why calm isn’t a luxury; it’s capital that compounds • Simple physiological cues to rebuild trust with your body and your brilliance Whether you’re leading a team, a business, or a family, this episode is your gentle reminder that calm was never out of reach. It was simply waiting for you to remember where it lives. If this conversation resonated, follow Project Joyful, leave a quick review, and share it with a friend who leads with heart and high standards. It helps this calm corner of the internet reach the people who need it most. Connect with Tracy Tutty • Website: • Instagram: Linked in:
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The Hidden Stress Behind "I'm Fine"
11/08/2025
The Hidden Stress Behind "I'm Fine"
So, how are you, really? In this episode of Project Joyful, Tracy Tutty explores what happens when your brilliance outpaces your biology. We look at the subtle ways high-performing women say “I’m fine” while their nervous system is quietly braced for impact, and why rest can feel more like risk than relief. You’ll hear how control masquerades as calm, how adrenaline disguises itself as productivity, and how to begin showing your body that ease isn’t earned, it’s remembered. Tracy shares the hidden cost of performing composure, the science behind “I’m surviving” disguised as “I’m fine”, and practical ways to restore coherence between your mind, body, and leadership. If you’ve ever wondered why slowing down feels unsafe, or why peace only appears once everything is done, this conversation will change how you understand power, rest, and presence. In this episode you’ll discover: • Why your body can look calm while still running on stress chemistry. • The biological link between control and safety. • How over-performance narrows creativity, empathy, and vision. • Practical micro-shifts to retrain your nervous system for sustainable ease. • What leadership looks like when calm becomes your new baseline. Listen now to decode the illusion of ease and remember what true calm feels like. Links & Mentions For coaching and upcoming masterclasses, visit
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You Don’t Need a Sabbatical — You Need a Nervous System That Trusts You
11/01/2025
You Don’t Need a Sabbatical — You Need a Nervous System That Trusts You
You don’t need a sabbatical - you need a nervous system that trusts your success. If you’ve ever felt the quiet edge beneath achievement - the sleepless nights, the inbox brace, the holiday cold that hits the moment you finally stop - this episode is your invitation to recalibrate. Tracy Tutty unpacks what’s really behind high-functioning fatigue and why control feels safe… but isn’t the same as being regulated. You’ll discover how biology and identity intertwine, why retreats don’t create lasting change, and what happens when your nervous system begins to believe that ease is safe. This conversation isn’t about burnout recovery. It’s about evolution - from self-regulation to collective regulation. Tracy reveals how coherence in your body becomes safety in your team, and how leading from regulation transforms performance into presence. By the end, you’ll understand: • Why you get sick at the start of your holiday - and what your body’s really doing. • How your nervous system learns to equate control with survival. • What “coherence” looks and feels like in real-world leadership. • How servant leadership begins in the body - not the boardroom. • And why your next level of success doesn’t require you to push harder - only to breathe deeper. You get to experience leadership that feels like coherence: sharp, grounded, unshakeably alive. 💎 Work with Tracy Revitalise - Tracy’s private 1:1 Neuro-Identity programme - is now open for enrolment. It’s where subconscious re-patterning meets physiological calibration, so your power no longer costs your peace. Apply via the link in the show notes or visit 🔗 Connect with Tracy Instagram | LinkedIn | Website |
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Herbal Options For Stimulating GLP-1
10/25/2025
Herbal Options For Stimulating GLP-1
In this episode of Project Joyful, Tracy Tutty explores herbal approaches to stimulating GLP-1 - a key metabolic hormone widely known through medications like Ozempic. But there’s more to this story than injectables. Tracy explains what GLP-1 does in your body, how it’s linked to metabolic syndrome, and how bitter herbs like ginger, chen pi, feverfew, wormwood, and gentian can naturally support GLP-1 activity. Medical Herbalist, Tracy Tutty, shares the traditional and scientific insights behind these herbs, explains the mechanisms of action (in plain English), and unpacks how your genetic makeup may affect your sensitivity to bitter compounds. This episode offers a refreshing, holistic view of how to support your metabolism, digestion, and appetite without sidestepping science or subscribing to one-size-fits-all solutions. You’ll learn: What GLP-1 is and why it matters beyond weight loss How metabolic syndrome develops - and its links to menopause and male aging What bitter herbs are, how they’ve been used traditionally, and why they’re still relevant How compounds in herbs like chen pi and gentian stimulate GLP-1 and support digestion Why genetic differences impact how you respond to bitter herbs How to work with herbs like ginger, feverfew, and wormwood safely and effectively Tracy also shares her favourite way to make a fresh ginger tea, the truth about how bitter your herbs really are (with a bitterness index table!), and an invitation to join her free Herbs for Health series. Resources & Links: Sign up for Herbs for Health monthly email series: Learn more about Tracy and her coaching work: Subscribe & Review: If you’re enjoying Project Joyful, please follow, rate, and review the podcast. It helps more high-performing women discover how to reconnect with their vitality and lead from a place of deep alignment.
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You Can't Think Your Way to Calm: Why Your Leadership Needs Your Body
10/18/2025
You Can't Think Your Way to Calm: Why Your Leadership Needs Your Body
You’re brilliant at staying calm under pressure. But what happens when your body doesn’t feel calm - even when everything on the outside looks fine? In this episode, Tracy dives into the neuroscience behind the thought-emotion loop and explores why leading from the neck up is no longer enough. You’ll discover how your body feeds your brain critical information, and how ignoring that intelligence quietly drains your energy, clarity, and leadership presence. We’ll unpack the hidden cost of disembodiment, challenge the myth of work/life balance, and show why emotions aren’t a liability - they’re strategic insight. Tracy also shares how Neuro-Identity Coaching helps high-performing women leaders shift from override to resonance. What You’ll Learn: The neuroscience behind how your body communicates with your brain (and why it matters for leadership) How subtle signs of fatigue and numbness may be rooted in disconnection, not overwork Why your presence is more powerful than your words How your nervous system becomes your most trusted leadership technology A new definition of success that includes your joy, your clarity, and your body Resources Mentioned: - Book a call with Tracy: If you enjoyed this episode: Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more women leaders discover Project Joyful. Connect with Tracy Tutty: - Website: Instagram: LinkedIn:
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The Hidden Cost of Being the Reliable One
10/11/2025
The Hidden Cost of Being the Reliable One
In this episode, Tracy continues the series on The Hidden Costs of High Performance with a powerful and deeply personal exploration of what it means to be “The Reliable One.” High-performing women are often the first to show up, the last to flinch, and the ones everyone depends on. But what’s the hidden cost of holding it all together? Tracy unpacks how this identity forms, why it persists, and how it can quietly erode your presence, intuition, and connection - both with your team and yourself. What You’ll Learn: Why being dependable became your identity - and what it might be costing you now The subtle signs of emotional disconnection and self-suppression How reliability can morph into a quiet, unconscious script Why the strongest leaders do flinch - and what they do with it How your presence can reset your team’s culture and unlock deeper trust This episode is for you if: You pride yourself on being calm, capable, and composed - but feel quietly disconnected You’ve noticed a flattening of joy, creativity, or clarity in your leadership You want to feel as good on the inside as you look on the outside If you’re ready to lead from presence - not just performance - this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. Resources & Next Steps: Ready to explore a different kind of leadership? Learn more about working with Tracy at Share this episode with a fellow high-performing woman who might need to hear it Subscribe for more conversations on identity, leadership, and embodied power
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The Invisible Impact of Emotional Labour at Work
10/04/2025
The Invisible Impact of Emotional Labour at Work
High-performing women often hold the emotional weight of their teams and organisations - quietly, constantly, and at great personal cost. In this episode, Tracy Tutty dives deep into the hidden world of emotional labour at work. You’ll discover how hyper-empathy, people-pleasing, and unconscious caregiving patterns may be shaping your leadership more than you think. Tracy reveals how this often-invisible emotional load can dull your edge, drain your presence, and distort your boundaries - not just with others, but with yourself. We’ll explore: Why emotional attunement makes you a powerful leader (until it doesn’t) The real cost of “If they’re okay, I’m safe” How mothering instincts leak into professional spaces and limit team growth Why boundaries are a nervous system recalibration, not a mindset hack What leadership looks like when emotional labour becomes a choice, not a compulsion This isn’t about fixing you. It’s about freeing you. So you can lead with clarity, connection, and a presence that feels fully yours. Resources + Links: To learn more about working with Tracy, visit Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who leads from the heart.
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When Strategy Becomes Self-Protection
09/27/2025
When Strategy Becomes Self-Protection
Are you using your strategic brilliance to hide? In this episode of the Project Joyful podcast, Tracy Tutty explores how high-level thinking can quietly become emotional avoidance - especially for high-performing women in leadership. We often think strategy keeps us on track. But when strategy becomes our default response, it can disconnect us from our instincts, our people, and even ourselves. Tracy shares: Why strategic thinking sometimes masks deeper emotional fatigue How common leadership habits like overplanning or skipping one-on-ones reveal subconscious self-protection The hidden cost of living in your head and the energy leaks you might not even notice A personal story of when her strategic strengths began to cost her joy and presence How to reclaim your power without losing your edge If you’ve ever felt like your mind is sharp but your energy is low, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now to reconnect with the part of you that doesn’t need to perform to lead powerfully. 🔗 Links: Book a free clarity session: https://www.tracytutty.co.nz/Clarity Subscribe to the Project Joyful podcast: Connect with Tracy Tutty: Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: Join our bi-monthly newsletter, The Executive Sanctuary. Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7352191057578680320
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Schisandra: The Five-Flavour Adaptogen for Aligned Leadership
09/20/2025
Schisandra: The Five-Flavour Adaptogen for Aligned Leadership
In this episode of Project Joyful, Tracy Tutty, Neuro-Identity Coach and Medical Herbalist, explores the adaptogenic power of Schisandra chinensis. Traditionally known as the “five-flavour berry,” Schisandra has long been used to enhance vitality, endurance, and stress resilience. Now, science confirms what folklore always knew: this berry supports liver detoxification, mitochondrial energy, emotional balance, and mental clarity. You’ll learn: What makes Schisandra an elite adaptogen How it regulates cortisol and supports HPA axis function Why liver detox phases matter if you’re taking medication How it boosts immune, lung, and cognitive performance The leadership lens on using herbs strategically - not just symptomatically Plus, Tracy shares key safety considerations and how to use Schisandra wisely, especially if you’re on prescription medication. 💌 Free Resource: Join our Herbs for Health email series. Each month, discover how one simple herb can support your leadership and wellbeing - without supplement aisle overwhelm. Sign up at
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Sustainable Power - What High Performance Looks Like Without the Crash
09/13/2025
Sustainable Power - What High Performance Looks Like Without the Crash
What if your sharpness didn’t have to come at the cost of your sanity? What if your power didn’t have to spike, crash, and burn? In this episode, we’re reimagining what high performance actually looks like - beyond the sprint-recover-repeat cycle. Tracy unpacks the invisible cost of leading from pressure, the emotional toll of bringing overdrive home, and the subtle cues that reveal when your nervous system is stuck in performance mode. You’ll hear: · The lived moments when work pressure quietly reshapes home dynamics · Why leadership from overdrive isn’t sustainable - and how it shows up in your body · What changes when you no longer lead from adrenaline, but from presence · The energetic shift your team and your family feel when you stop overfunctioning This episode isn’t a call to action. It’s a call to resonance. You don’t have to prove your value. You don’t have to perform your leadership. You get to remember who you are when you’re not bracing for the next thing. LISTEN NOW to reconnect with your power - the kind that doesn’t cost you everything. Resources and Links Want more episodes like this? Make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss a drop of clean power wisdom.
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Why You Still Feel Like a Peer - Even When You're the Boss
09/06/2025
Why You Still Feel Like a Peer - Even When You're the Boss
If you've ever found yourself holding back in meetings, hesitating before giving feedback, or wondering why praise feels more awkward than affirming… this episode is for you. Today, we're talking about the quiet identity split that happens when you're promoted from within and suddenly you're not “one of the team” anymore. You're their leader. And even though your title has changed, your nervous system might not have gotten the memo. We explore: Why being seen in your authority can feel uncomfortable (even threatening) The subconscious trade-off between connection and command How ancient wiring still influences your leadership presence What it really takes to feel safe and steady in your new role This is not a “fix yourself” conversation. It’s a call to resonance. A chance to pause and ask: What would it feel like to belong without blending? To lead without the inner split? If you’ve ever felt the tug-of-war between visibility and safety, this episode will land. 🎧 Listen now and start coming home to the leader you already are. Resources + Links: Learn more about Neuro-Identity Coaching with Tracy: Connect on Instagram: @tracyctutty For episode transcripts, visit: https://projectjoyful.com/podcasts/
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The Re-Do Reflex: Why You Keep Fixing What You Delegated
08/31/2025
The Re-Do Reflex: Why You Keep Fixing What You Delegated
You said you trusted them. You handed over the work. And yet - there you are, rewriting the Board paper or adjusting the PowerPoint “just a little.” This episode is for the high-achieving woman who can’t stop touching what she’s already delegated - and knows it’s costing more than just her time. Inside, we explore: How the Re-Do Reflex sneaks in under the guise of “standards” Why redoing your team’s work is sabotaging their confidence (and your leadership) What a real high-performance team looks like - and why it’s not always easy to manage The subconscious safety strategies that keep you proving instead of leading What it would actually feel like to lead with trust, clarity, and ease ✨ This isn’t about doing less. It’s about leading differently. If your brilliance is burning out under the weight of “fixing everything,” it’s time to clear the reflex and reclaim your presence. 💬 Want to explore what this shift could look like for you? Book your free Clarity Call today. [https://www.tracytutty.co.nz/Clarity] We'll talk about where you're holding it all, what's keeping you stuck in the Re-Do Reflex, and what it would take for your leadership to feel lighter, more confident, and truly supported.
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Herbal Ally Series - Gotu kola - A Leader’s Ally for Clarity, Calm & Brain Resilience
08/23/2025
Herbal Ally Series - Gotu kola - A Leader’s Ally for Clarity, Calm & Brain Resilience
If your leadership edge feels dulled by constant overdrive, you’re not alone. In this episode of Project Joyful, medical herbalist, Tracy Tutty, introduces you to one of her favourite herbal allies - Gotu Kola. Known for centuries as a rejuvenator for the mind, and now confirmed through modern research, Gotu Kola supports mental clarity, stress recovery, and even long-term brain health. We’ll explore: How Gotu Kola calms the startle reflex so you can respond instead of react. Why it’s a powerful nervous system tonic for long-term resilience. Its role in memory, focus, and neurological repair - without overstimulation. How its collagen-boosting magic benefits skin healing and radiance. Tracy also shares why Gotu Kola is the herb for leaders who are overwhelmed, overextended… just over it - and how its cooling, calming nature resets your system for sustainable clarity. Whether you’re leading a team, a company, or a vision, herbs like Gotu Kola can be a foundational leadership strategy - quietly working in the background to keep you steady, sharp, and ready for the long game. 🎧 Listen to Episode 202 now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app Resources & Links: - Each month, discover how one simple herb can support your sleep, stress, mood, or immunity - without supplement aisle overwhelm. Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn for leadership and herbal wisdom:
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The Exhaustion You Can’t Sleep Off
08/16/2025
The Exhaustion You Can’t Sleep Off
You’re sleeping, but you’re not resting. You’re performing, but you’re not leading. This is the exhaustion your to-do list can’t fix. In this episode, we’re unpacking a version of tired that goes far deeper than sleep debt. We’ll explore: Why cortisol spikes are waking you at 3am How high-functioning hyper-responsibility drains your leadership edge The quiet cost of over-preparing, over-performing, and over-caring What your body is actually asking for when you reach for that glass of wine How to track and work with your energy - not against it This isn’t about burnout. It’s about the hidden depletion high-performing women don’t talk about - because they’re still showing up, still achieving, still holding it all. ✨ Join me for a free masterclass: When You Feel Better, You Lead Better 📅 Wednesday, August 21st🕙 10am NZT We’ll go deeper into: The science of clean energy and unshakeable presence Why coping well is not the goal How to lead from clarity instead of compensation When you shift, everything shifts - from your team to your family to how you feel in your own skin. 🔗 Register now: https://www.tracytutty.co.nz/FBLB
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Why You Can’t Fully Switch Off - Even When You’re Logged Off
08/09/2025
Why You Can’t Fully Switch Off - Even When You’re Logged Off
Welcome to Project Joyful’s 200th episode! 🎉 Whether you’ve been here from the start or just tuned in - thank you. We’re celebrating this milestone with a conversation that hits at the core of high performance: why switching off is harder than it should be. If you’ve ever logged out, ticked the boxes, even scheduled rest time… and still felt “on”? This one’s for you. In this episode, we explore: Why your nervous system resists relaxation (even when you crave it) The leadership myths keeping you over-available The science behind why joy and rest feel harder to access What constant interruptions are really costing you And how identity work creates the conditions for true rest Join me for a free masterclass: When You Feel Better, You Lead Better - happening 21 August We’ll connect the dots between nervous system health and sustainable leadership - and you’ll walk away with practical tools to shift from coping to clarity. 👉 If you found value in this episode, please subscribe, rate, and share it with a fellow high performer who needs to hear it.
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When Being the Safe Pair of Hands Stops Feeling Safe
08/02/2025
When Being the Safe Pair of Hands Stops Feeling Safe
What happens when being the reliable one - the safe pair of hands - starts to feel anything but safe? In this episode of Project Joyful, Tracy Tutty explores the hidden cost of high performance and the subconscious contracts that keep you in overdrive. If you’ve ever felt like you need to hold everything together just to justify your role, this one’s for you. What you’ll learn: How hyper-responsibility hides in plain sight Why praise and promotions don’t always land - and what’s happening beneath the surface What it means to lead from compensation (and how to shift it) How to feel safe enough to lead with ease, not over-functioning Register now for the free masterclass: When You Feel Better, You Lead Better - happening August 21. DM “LEAD” to @tracytutty on Instagram or visit https://www.tracytutty.co.nz/FBLB Join Tracy for a free 60-minute masterclass designed for high-performing women who are ready to stop surviving their success. You’ll learn: Why your coping strategies are reinforcing burnout The 3 nervous system cues that drive over-functioning What embodied leadership feels like - and how to access it This isn’t a pep talk. It’s a recalibration. Enjoying Project Joyful? Subscribe, share it with your team, or leave a review - it helps more health-centred leaders discover the show.
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When Control Looks Like Leadership (But It’s Really Just Exhaustion)
07/26/2025
When Control Looks Like Leadership (But It’s Really Just Exhaustion)
Think you’re just being thorough? You might be running on identity fatigue. In this episode of Project Joyful, Tracy explores the subtle ways control masquerades as leadership—and how that pattern slowly depletes your energy, presence, and influence. From late-night reviews to filtered meeting responses, this episode unpacks the hidden cost of leading from tension. You’ll learn: Why high-performing women default to control The nervous system impact of identity fatigue Three practical ways to loosen the grip, without losing your edge How to stop managing perception and start leading from clarity 💬 Book a call with Tracy: No pressure. Just an honest, grounded space to explore what’s possible.
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The Quiet Power of Reishi: Finding Steadiness in the Overwhelm
07/20/2025
The Quiet Power of Reishi: Finding Steadiness in the Overwhelm
Reishi isn't just trendy - it's transformational. Discover how this herbal ally helped Tracy move from burnout to steady brilliance in leadership and life. Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is more than a wellness trend. For high-performing women navigating pressure and productivity, it can be a lifeline. In this episode, medical herbalist Tracy Tutty shares her own journey with Reishi, from corporate burnout to nervous system recalibration. You'll discover how this ancient herbal ally supports sleep, immunity, and emotional resilience - and how it became a quiet anchor in her leadership recovery. What You’ll Learn: • How high-functioning burnout hides in plain sight • The adaptogenic power of Reishi for stress and sleep • Why “wired but tired” is a nervous system stuck in survival • The role of GABA and beta-glucans in Reishi’s therapeutic action • How to incorporate Reishi simply without sacrificing convenience • Why ritual matters just as much as the herb itself • How Neuro-Identity Coaching complements herbal strategies for full-system renewal Resources: → Book a call to explore Revitalize: → DM Tracy “REISHI” on Instagram to connect: @tracyctutty or grab Tracy on LinkedIn at
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The 0.1% of Doubt Your Team Can Feel
07/12/2025
The 0.1% of Doubt Your Team Can Feel
Episode Summary: You walk into the room like you own it—because 99.9% of the time, you do. But what about that 0.1%? The tiny pause before approving a decision. The over-polishing of your presentation. The tension when someone else takes the spotlight. In this episode of Project Joyful, we explore how even the smallest trace of doubt—when left unprocessed—can ripple through your leadership. What You’ll Learn: How high-performing women unconsciously leak energy through 0.1% micro-misalignments The neuroscience behind identity fatigue and imposter syndrome A real-life transformation story that reveals the deeper pattern What it actually takes to rewire your leadership presence at the nervous system level How to stop leading from performance—and start leading from embodiment Why It Matters: Because your team doesn’t just respond to your strategy—they respond to your signal. And when that signal is rooted, clean, and coherent… everything shifts. Call to Action: 🔗 Apply now for 1:1 Neuro-Identity Coaching📩 DM me at LinkedIn: to start the conversation.
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The Compartment Illusion
07/05/2025
The Compartment Illusion
You pride yourself on being composed, competent, and in control. But what if the tension you’re carrying isn’t just yours? What if your leadership is being quietly shaped by emotions you haven’t even had time to feel? In this episode of Project Joyful, we’re unpacking one of the most persistent myths in high performance: the belief that you can compartmentalise your personal and professional life. What You’ll Learn: Why “just pushing through” is costing you more than you realise How subtle energy leaks impact your team’s trust, creativity, and cohesion A real-life story of what happens when compartmentalisation becomes a leadership liability What your nervous system is trying to tell you—and how to listen A gentle, grounded path back to coherence Why It Matters: This episode is a must-listen if you’ve been feeling foggy, overextended, or quietly out of alignment—even though everything looks “fine” on the outside. Because your energy is your leadership. And when your inner world aligns with your outer impact, everything changes. 🔗 Apply now for 1:1 Neuro-Identity Coaching📩 DM me on Linked In to start the conversation
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Identity Fatigue vs Decision Fatigue — Know the Difference
06/28/2025
Identity Fatigue vs Decision Fatigue — Know the Difference
Feeling worn out from all the decisions you have to make as a leader? You might think it’s decision fatigue… but what if it’s something deeper? In this episode, we explore identity fatigue—the hidden cost of high performance that no one talks about. You’ll discover why your energy might be draining faster than expected, even on days that look manageable on paper. We’ll unpack: What identity fatigue really is—and how it differs from decision fatigue The subconscious signals your body sends when you don’t feel safe in your success Real-world signs that your leadership presence is quietly being hijacked How emotional labour and imposter syndrome play a role in draining your energy Why fixing your calendar isn’t enough—and what actually works instead You’ll also hear a client story that shows how fast things can shift when your identity and influence align—and a mini reflection prompt to help you feel the difference in your own body. 🎧 Tune in now and reclaim the kind of leadership that feels light, clear, and fully yours. 🔗 Resources & Links Apply for 1:1 Neuro-Identity Coaching: DM Tracy the word “CENTERED” to start a conversation on Instagram or LinkedIn
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The Energy Leak No One Talks About In Leadership
06/21/2025
The Energy Leak No One Talks About In Leadership
Discover why deep leadership exhaustion isn’t about stress - it’s about presence, and how to restore yours. 👉 You’re not tired because you’re weak. You’re tired because your leadership energy is leaking — and no one teaches you how to see it. When your nervous system isn’t fully aligned with the seat you’ve earned, presence is disrupted. And when presence is disrupted, your team feels it — whether they can name it or not. In this first episode of Project Joyful, I reveal:✨ Why high-performing women leaders experience deep exhaustion that no amount of sleep or self-care resolves✨ The subtle leadership energy leaks that quietly erode trust, clarity, and team culture✨ Why nervous system alignment — not mindset alone — is the key to rooted, unshakeable presence You’ve built your career on excellence, capability, and resilience. But leadership isn’t about perfection. It’s about resonance. If you’re ready to lead from your centre — not your coping — this conversation is for you. 🎙️ Listen now and begin the shift. Work with me: Learn more about 1:1 Revitalise Neuro-Identity Coaching → Connect: LinkedIn → https://nz.linkedin.com/in/tracytutty Instagram → YouTube # #LeadershipPresence #NeuroIdentity #WomenInLeadership #EnergeticLeadership #ProjectJoyful Bonus — Suggested YouTube Tags (metadata, optional if your upload settings allow it): leadership presence, nervous system leadership, neuro-identity coaching, women leaders, leadership podcast, energetic leadership, high-performing women, Tracy Tutty, Project Joyful
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The Herbal Edge: How Rosemary Supports Clear Decisions & Calm Power
06/14/2025
The Herbal Edge: How Rosemary Supports Clear Decisions & Calm Power
There’s a reason Rosemary has stood the test of time - not just in the kitchen, but in the apothecaries of scholars, healers, and leaders alike. This is more than an herb. It’s an ally - one that supports the very qualities today’s high-performing women need most: mental clarity, calm presence, and sustainable energy. In this episode, I’ll introduce you to Rosemary’s leadership edge -the subtle ways this ancient plant can sharpen your mind, strengthen your body, and steady your presence in even the most demanding moments. You’ll learn: 🌿 How rosemary enhances focus and decision-making - a secret known by ancient scholars and now backed by modern science.🌿 Its gifts for circulation, vitality, and calm -supporting resilience for leaders who move fast and hold a lot.🌿 Simple ways to integrate rosemary into your life and leadership rituals - without adding complexity to your day.🌿 How growing and tending rosemary mirrors the leadership qualities you’re cultivating: clarity, adaptability, and strength without force. Here’s the deeper truth: many brilliant women believe their leadership edge is all mental. But when your body and nervous system are supported, that edge becomes sharper, steadier, and far more sustainable. Rosemary helps you access that clarity - not through hustle, but through alignment. Pour a cup of rosemary tea - or simply listen in - and discover how this timeless ally can quietly transform the way you lead. 🌿 Ready to explore more? Join my Herbs for Health series—one herb, one story, every month. ✨ Designed for leaders, parents, and corporate rebels seeking grounded, practical well-being support - without overwhelm. Each month you’ll receive: 🌿 A featured podcast episode on your herb of the month🌿 A deep dive into that herb’s medicinal and traditional uses🌿 Simple ways to use it in daily life🌿 Growing tips for home and garden🌿 Safety and contraindication guidance🌿 Gorgeous visuals and stories from my herbal dispensary and garden Because sustainable leadership begins with a well-resourced system. And nature offers powerful allies - if you know where to look. Join us here → https://www.tracytutty.co.nz/Herbs4Health ✨ One herb at a time. One powerful shift at a time.
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Small Changes, big Difference - Boosting Energy and Resilience for Everyday Leadership
06/07/2025
Small Changes, big Difference - Boosting Energy and Resilience for Everyday Leadership
In this episode, we’re flipping the script on change management. Forget frameworks that only address the mind - lasting transformation starts in the body, moves through the nervous system, and only then lands in your mindset. We’re talking about why: 💡 Your body needs to feel safe before your mind can believe change is possible 🌿 Energy isn’t just about time—it’s about capacity (and how adaptogenic herbs help build that) 🔁 Thought-emotion loops keep you stuck—or lift you higher You'll learn how to make small, soul-aligned changes that stick - without overwhelming your system. And why the tiniest shift (done right) can change everything. Inside this episode: How herbal medicine recalibrates energy so your body can sustain change The key to nervous system regulation (and why “calm” is your best leadership strategy) A somatic practice to access your soul’s aligned desires Why mindset is the last place change takes root—and how to soothe resistance when it rises ✨PLUS: Join me for my free webinar When You Feel Better, You Lead Better. You’ll learn the herbal and nervous system protocols that help you become the most grounded person in the room. Calm is contagious. Let’s make yours unshakable. Grab your spot here -
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Procrastination Your Unexpected Productivity Partner
05/31/2025
Procrastination Your Unexpected Productivity Partner
Procrastination is something that every manager and health-centred leader faces, but few truly understand. We often label procrastination as the silent saboteur of our goals – the reason projects stall and potential remains untapped. But what if everything you thought you knew about procrastination was only half the story? In this episode, we’re unravelling the paradox of procrastination and how it can actually become your secret weapon for growth and sustainable productivity. What You’ll Discover: The Procrastination Paradox: Learn why procrastination is not your enemy, but a signal worth deciphering for deeper self-insight and strategic advantage. Primary Benefits vs. Secondary Gains: As a manager or leader, you’re familiar with setting objectives. But underneath every delay are hidden ‘secondary gains’ – powerful, often subconscious motivators keeping you in your comfort zone. Discover how you can identify and balance these against your conscious goals, unlocking new levels of self-leadership. Resource Check-In: Discover when your so-called procrastination is actually a simple lack of resources – whether that’s energy, clarity, or time – and how to address this at its root. The Real Fear Behind the Delay: Managers aren’t immune to fear. Lets talk about how fear masquerades as procrastination. In this episode you’ll find practical questions and first steps to help you (and your team!) embrace change without self-criticism. A Toolkit for Transformation: Walk away with three powerful self-coaching questions to transform how you view and use procrastination. These insights will help you move from stuck to soaring, both for yourself and those you lead. If you’re a manager striving for greater productivity, a leader seeking more harmonious performance, or anyone ready to stop beating themselves up for “not being disciplined enough,” this episode is packed with practical wisdom you can apply immediately. By reframing procrastination, you’ll not only boost your output but also foster a workplace culture rooted in compassion, curiosity, and authentic action. Because sometimes, understanding the why behind your delays is the very thing that propels you forward.
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Boost Your Energy and Focus with These Three Work Practices - 25 May
05/24/2025
Boost Your Energy and Focus with These Three Work Practices - 25 May
Discover practical work practices to help high-achieving professionals maintain their energy levels. Perfect for health-centred leaders, Tracy shares her expert insights as both an executive coach and medical herbalist. Key Takeaways: Herbal Allies: Incorporate adaptogenic herbs like Rhodiola and nootropic herbs like Ginkgo biloba to enhance cognitive function and build resilience during stressful times. Movement and Posture: Regularly adjust your posture, ensure frequent movement, and give your eyes mini breaks to combat the energy drain from prolonged screen time Breathing Techniques: Practice the box breath method used by Navy SEALs to stay calm and maintain deep, intentional breathing for reduced stress and increased endurance. Book a call with Tracy:
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