You've been ignoring your body's warning signs. Here's what happens when you finally pay attention.

Laura Jane Leighton, host of The Laura Jane Leighton Show, joins us to discuss the burnout signals that women in corporate leadership overlook—and what to do when you finally notice them.

After 30+ years in corporate America, Laura Jane experienced her own wake-up call: heart surgery. She realized she had ignored countless check engine lights—physical, emotional, and mental signals—until her body forced her to stop. Now she's on a mission to help women recognize these warning signs before crisis strikes, and to silence the inner bully that keeps us pushing through exhaustion and self-doubt.

In this episode, you'll learn practical, transformative strategies for reclaiming your wellbeing and reframing how you talk to yourself about work, family, and life.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

🚗 The "check engine light" metaphor for recognizing burnout signals in your body, mind, and career

💬 How to change one word that transforms everything—from "unfortunately" to "fortunately" and "I have to" to "I get to"

📔 The power of a gratitude journal for shifting your perspective on work, relationships, and overwhelm

💭 Why your inner bully is actually you—and how to become your own best friend instead of your harshest critic

👥 The importance of speaking your truth and how vulnerability can change your most difficult relationships

🧘 Practical self-care practices beyond the "dollar of gas"—how to truly fill your tank when you're overwhelmed

🌧️ Why rainy days (and difficult seasons) are essential—finding gratitude in every weather pattern of life

Episode Resources

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Meet Your Guest

Laura Jane Layton is the driving force behind The Laura Jane Layton Show, a podcast designed to support women in corporate leadership as they navigate the challenges of career demands, self-doubt, and burnout. With a deep understanding of the pressures that come with high-achieving roles, Laura creates a space where listeners feel seen, understood, and empowered to silence their inner bully.

Connect with [Guest]:

website: laurajanelayton.com

podcast: thelaurajanelaytonshow.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurajanelayton/

About Your Host

Jennifer Robin is a wellness researcher and Certified Canfield Trainer authorized to teach The Success Principles. She combines personal development coaching with energy and emotional wellness practices—including EFT Tapping, Reiki, and Qi Gong—to help you build resilience, clarity, and lasting change.

Find Jennifer:

• Website: https://whiterobinwellness.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferchaseokeefe/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiterobinwell/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteRobinWell/

Ready to Transform Your Life?

Join Jennifer Robin in the Balanced Life Warrior course to reclaim balance, clarity, and joy. Release overwhelm, build emotional resilience that lasts, and reach your goals from a place of strength instead of stress.

Learn more: https://balancedlifewarrior.com

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