#113 – Burned Out from Loving It Too Much: The Wake-Up Call Behind Teri Holland’s Podcasting Success

What if burnout wasn’t caused by a job you hate—but by one you love? In this powerful and deeply human episode, Finola sits down with coach, public speaker, and podcaster Teri Holland, who opens up about her burnout story—not from loathing her work, but from being so passionate about it that it nearly broke her. Teri’s body hit a full stop, her adrenal system crashed, and she was told by her doctor that continuing could land her in hospital. What followed was a profound unraveling of identity and an unexpected rebirth—fuelled by the discovery of podcasting. You’ll hear: 🔥 Why loving your work too much can be just as dangerous as hating it. 🧠 The truth about cortisol and burnout—beyond the social media headlines. 🎧 How starting a podcast gave Teri a lifeline, a voice, and eventually a #1 spot on the iTunes Self-Improvement charts. 💡 Why podcasting can still be a brilliant visibility strategy (if you approach it right). 📋 The three reasons most podcasts fail before Episode 3—and how you can avoid the same fate. 🎯 Teri’s must-have Podcast Launch Strategy Checklist (linked in the show notes!). For aspiring podcasters: Teri drops gold on using your voice authentically, building sustainable content, and what vulnerability really means in the age of oversharing. Whether you’re podcast-curious or already publishing, her insights on what truly connects with listeners are a must-hear. “Every person has something to say, and everyone deserves to be heard.” ⏱️ Episode Chapters  00:00 – The Burnout You Didn't Expect burnout from loving your job, adrenal fatigue symptoms, work-life imbalance 02:47 – Teri’s Story: Burned Out by Passion burnout recovery, fitness industry burnout, autoimmune and overtraining 07:33 – What Cortisol Really Does in Your Body cortisol explained, adrenal fatigue, stress hormone cycle 11:00 – The Impact on Women’s Health progesterone levels and burnout, perimenopause and stress, hormone imbalance in women 14:37 – From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Discovering NLP burnout to business transformation, NLP therapy, mindset shift for entrepreneurs 18:53 – How Podcasting Helped Me Heal starting a podcast, podcasting after burnout, personal development podcasts 23:00 – Reaching #1 on iTunes: What Worked podcast launch strategy, podcast growth tips, how to grow your podcast audience 29:05 – Is Podcasting Still Worth It in 2025? should I start a podcast, podcasting in a crowded market, podcasting for entrepreneurs 34:27 – Tools, Tech & Time: Getting Started with Ease podcast gear for beginners, AI podcast editing, how to launch a podcast simply 38:59 – Solo Episodes vs Guest Interviews solo podcasting tips, guest interview strategy, authentic podcast voice 43:59 – Marketing Your Podcast the Right Way podcast SEO, podcast clips on social media, repurposing podcast content 47:51 – Final Thoughts: You Have Something to Say using your voice in business, expressing your truth, podcasting for purpose   🧠 Connect with Teri Holland LinkedIn - Teri Holland Download Her Podcast Launch Checklist   🔗 Connect with Finola Howard: https://www.finolahoward.com/book https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsFinolaHoward   ❤️ Enjoyed this episode? Please rate, review, and share it! It helps amplify voices like Teri’s and supports this podcast's mission. Leave a review at lovethepodcast.com/yourtruthshared

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