About this episode

Tony Taylor interviews Dr. Danielle Griffith about somatic healing and the impact of stress on the body.

What if the exhaustion you're feeling isn't a sign that you're working hard enough? What if it's a warning sign that your nervous system is overwhelmed? In this episode of Leaders Lead , Tony Taylor sits down with somatic educator, TEDx speaker, certified hypnotherapist, and author Dr. Danielle Griffith for a powerful conversation about burnout, stress, nervous system regulation, and the physical toll that high achievement can take on the body. Dr. Griffith shares her own journey through chronic stress, grief, entrepreneurship, sleep deprivation, and burnout. Together, Tony and Dr. Griffith explore why so many leaders normalize exhaustion, how stress gets stored in the body, and practical ways to interrupt the cycle before it becomes a crisis. Whether you're an entrepreneur, professional, caregiver, or someone who feels like you're constantly carrying the weight of the world, this conversation offers practical tools to help you reconnect with yourself and create sustainable success. Why high achievers often mistake exhaustion for commitment The hidden physical symptoms of chronic stress How stress can show up as eye twitches, muscle cramps, digestive issues, and poor sleep What…

People in this episode

Host: Tony Taylor

Guest: Dr. Danielle Griffith

Topics covered

• somatic healing
• stress management
• nervous system regulation
• burnout
• high achievement
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• chronic stress
• burnout
• nervous system
• hypnotherapy
• hustle culture
• physical symptoms
• self-care

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