Why Things Feel F*cked Right Now & What We Can Do About It
From Really Good Conversations by Amy Faulkner
March 9, 2026 · 40 min · Season 1 · Episode 67
About this episode
Andrew Sloan discusses personal reinvention and the pressures of modern life in relation to his book.
Summary What happens when you realise the life you've built no longer fits? In this episode, Andrew Sloan shares the story behind his book Why Things Feel F*cked and the personal reinvention that followed. From ending a long-term relationship to taking his work on the road, Andrew explores why so many of us feel stretched, stuck or overwhelmed and why better conversations might be the way through. We talk about nervous systems, leadership, perfectionism and the quiet power of human connection. Guest Andrew Sloan is an integrated psychotherapist and leadership coach who works with individuals from all walks of life, as well as CEOs and executive teams navigating performance and culture challenges. His work sits at the intersection of wellbeing and high performance, with a focus on self-leadership, nervous system awareness and meaningful conversations. He is the author of Why Things Feel F*cked and speaks nationally on leadership, resilience and connection. Overview After publishing his book, Andrew made a series of significant life changes, choosing freedom and possibility over stability. That shift becomes the gateway into a wider discussion: why do so many of us feel under…
People in this episode
Host: Amy Faulkner
Guest: Andrew Sloan
Topics covered
- personal reinvention
- nervous systems
- leadership
- human connection
- productivity trap
Keywords
- personal reinvention
- nervous systems
- leadership
- human connection
- productivity trap
- resilience
- chaos
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Why Things Feel F*cked
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