57. Slowing Down Without Falling Behind with Megan Thole

About this episode

Megan Thole discusses the importance of mindfulness and emotional intelligence for high-achievers, sharing insights on rest, self-talk, and resilience.

My friend Megan Thole joins me for an honest conversation about what mindfulness and emotional intelligence actually look like in real life…especially for high-achievers who have a hard time slowing down. Megan shares how her experiences with infertility, chronic illness, and burnout led her to explore mindfulness not as a luxury, but as a necessary skill for navigating work, life, and leadership. We talk about why high-achievers struggle with rest, how negative self-talk and the stories we tell ourselves shape our reactions, and why trying to separate our “work selves” from our “personal selves” doesn’t really work. We also explore the difference between eliminating stress and learning how to recover from it, what resilience really looks like, and how small, consistent practices can make a meaningful difference…without adding more to an already full plate. This episode is a reminder that mindfulness isn’t about being perfect or clearing your mind. It’s about noticing, creating space, and making small shifts that help you show up more intentionally…for yourself and for the people around you. We Talk About: What mindfulness actually looks like in real life (not the Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Sheri Zevenbergen

Guest: Megan Thole

Topics covered

• mindfulness
• emotional intelligence
• high-achievers
• rest
• self-talk
• resilience
• intentional living

Keywords

• mindfulness
• emotional intelligence
• high-achievers
• burnout
• stress recovery
• self-doubt
• intentionality

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