What if your anxiety wasn’t a flaw to fix… but a tool to lead with?
In this special episode, Lisa is joined by clinical psychologist, anxiety expert and founder of The Mind Strength Method, Dr Jodie Lowinger. Together they unpack why burnout is so rampant among women, especially those leading businesses and balancing big lives – and how our wiring as carers, perfectionists and high performers contributes to the overwhelm.
From learning the neuroscience of how stress impacts our body to redefining assertiveness as an act of self-respect, Jodie shares practical, evidence-based strategies that every woman should have in her emotional toolkit.
Lisa opens up about her own recent burnout – panic attacks, 4am wake-ups, nausea, and all – and finds unexpected relief in Jodie’s gentle reframing: that anxiety is often just our care factor turned up too high.
From High-Achiever Stress to Sustainable Strength
Dr Jodie explains the neuroscience behind anxiety and perfectionism, and why high-functioning women are often the last to realise they’re nearing burnout. She shares the exact brain patterns that trap us in fight-or-flight, and how we can use breathwork, boundary-setting, and reframing tools to shift into resilience.
Lisa opens up about her fear of slowing down and the “not enoughness” that’s driven her for years – leading to Jodie’s powerful reminder that caring deeply isn’t the problem… it’s the lack of recovery.
“This is the pivot that we as entrepreneurs do in order to make high performance sustainable. It’s using the adrenaline, but focusing on your opportunities and your goals instead of focusing on your threats. And it’s not easy.”
Redefining Assertiveness Without Guilt
Women are taught to be polite, agreeable, and likeable. But what happens when that programming stops us from setting boundaries or taking up space?
Jodie redefines assertiveness as respectful honesty, not aggression. She offers tangible scripts for pushing back with kindness, reframing conflict, and shifting into empowered self-leadership.
“We don’t have to lose sight of our underlying values of kindness and care. That’s not what this is about. It’s stepping into your power.”
Breathwork, Burnout and the Brain
Jodie shares simple, science-backed breathing techniques to shift from panic to presence – on the spot. Whether it’s a boardroom, a Zoom call or bedtime, these tools are powerful and instantly actionable.
Lisa puts them to the test in real time, revealing just how disconnected many of us are from our own nervous systems…and how powerful it feels to take that control back.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✨The neuroscience behind anxiety – and why it’s not the enemy
✨How to spot high-functioning burnout (even when you’re “fine”)
✨Breathwork hacks to regulate your nervous system on the go
✨A new definition of assertiveness (that doesn’t require aggression)
✨Why self-kindness isn’t soft – it’s a leadership strength
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still running on empty, this episode will shift your perspective, refill your cup, and remind you that you don’t have to carry it all alone.
