In today's Writing with Purpose podcast episode, I chat with Jo Plimmer, a health and wellbeing coach who specialises in reducing stress and overcoming the cycles and patterns that lead to burnout. Jo, founder of The Wood and the Trees Coaching, shares her journey from being a neurological physiotherapist to a life coach, driven by her experiences with burnout and the desire to help others. We talk about our stress response system, signs to spot and how nature can support our wellness journey.Jo works to empower people to look after their own health and wellbeing by tackling challenges such as people-pleasing, procrastination and perfectionism without neglecting the people and things that are important to them.In this episode: Our stress response system and the signs to look out for The 'Boom Bust roller coaster' of fluctuatingproductivity and emotional states Understanding the mind-body connection The stress-relieving properties of nature Making time for ourselves and tailoring self-care practicesIf you'd like to find out more, please tune into Jo's podcast or explore the Make Time for You Membership and social media profiles using the links below: ⁠Website Make Time for You Membership Make Time for You Podcast LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Email JoPodcast Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jo Plummer and Her Journey05:00 The Transition from Healthcare to Life Coaching09:57 Understanding the Boom Bust Roller Coaster17:00 The Interconnection of Mind and Body22:05 The Role of Nature in Wellbeing25:20 Seeing the Bigger Picture: Coaching and Nature30:40 The Healing Power of Nature35:42 Circadian Rhythms and Natural Light40:12 Pop-Up Wellness Festivals: A Community Approach45:20 Making Time for You: The Importance of Self-Care_ _ _A new Writing with Purpose episode is released every Saturday at 8 am.Please remember to subscribe, share and leave your thoughts as a review. This generous act helps other listeners find the podcast on their chosen platform and allows me to continue providing valuable insight and resources for you to gain from. Please connect with me on your preferred platform by ⁠visiting my links page Access a free journal planner Join my bi-weekly Writing and Nature Connection newsletterVisit my shop for journals, notebooks, diaries and apparel!

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