The Executive Exhale Podcast
The Executive Exhale Podcast is your space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters as a leader. Hosted by executive wellness coach and HeartBreath™ guide Tammy, this podcast is designed for high-achieving professionals who are feeling the weight of stress, burnout, or misalignment in their careers and lives.
Through candid conversations, expert insights, and powerful mindfulness practices, we explore what it means to lead with clarity, purpose, and well-being. Whether you're navigating career transitions, seeking work-life balance, or simply looking for tools to manage stress more effectively, The Executive Exhale podcast offers real talk, deep insights, and actionable strategies to help you exhale, reset, and thrive.
Episodes
82 episodes
82 | Burned Out or Just Done? Retire, Pivot, or Push Through
Have you ever whispered to yourself, "I think I'm done"? I have and I know how overwhelming that moment can feel.In this solo episode of The Executive Exhale, I speak directly to the leaders, helpers, and high-achievers...
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Episode 82
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81 | Why We Hesitate to Invest in Ourselves (and How to Move Through the Fear)
In this episode, I’m digging into something I see all the time with high-achieving leaders; especially those in healthcare, non-profits, and other helping professions.We’re burned out. We’re exhausted. We know we need support. And yet… w...
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Episode 81
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80 | How to Stop Playing Small and Advance Your Career
In this episode of the Executive Exhale Podcast, I’m joined by Rosie Zilinskas, a 30-year corporate veteran and women’s leadership advocate. We talk about why so many women feel stuck in their careers and what it really takes to move forward. R...
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Episode 80
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79 | You're Not Broken. Your Nervous System Needs a Reset.
Are you a high-performing leader who feels stuck, exhausted, or unfulfilled, even after trying all the "right" fixes like therapy, job changes, or mindfulness practices? You're not alone. In this episode (replay of YouTube content),...
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Episode 79
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78 | You Can’t Lead Clinical Excellence on a Fried Nervous System
In this episode, I’m speaking directly to the healthcare leaders who feel like they should have it all together, but inside, they’re running on fumes.If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t focus like you used to or why your patie...
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Episode 78
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77 | I Had It All—So Why Was I Miserable? A C-Suite Wake-Up Call
What if everything you worked for—the title, the house, the team, the success—left you feeling nothing? In this eye-opening episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I welcome guest Jo Stone, award-winning executive coach and fou...
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Episode 77
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76 | Silently Burning Out: Still performing. Secretly struggling.
In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I open up about the reality of executive burnout—how it doesn’t always look like falling apart. Sometimes, it looks like high-functioning chaos: checking all the boxes, lea...
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Episode 76
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75 | The Ally Mindset: How to Lead with Heart and Still Deliver Results
What if success as a leader isn’t just about what you know or do—but about the strength of your relationships?In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I’m joined by Morag Barrett, global leadership expert, founder...
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Episode 75
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74 | Empathy Isn’t Weak—It’s Your Superpower!
Is leading with empathy really a weakness or too 'woke'—or is it the smartest strategy we have?In this episode, I challenge the outdated belief that heart-centered leadership is soft or impractical. Drawing from leadership science, perso...
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Episode 74
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73 | Resilient Leadership: Building Trust & Preventing Burnout with Dr. Barb Thompson
In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Barb Thompson—a board-certified organizational and business consulting psychologist and former U.S. Army operational psychologist.Barb sha...
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Episode 73
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72 | Decision Fatigue and the Power of Simplifying Your Life
In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, we’re exploring the sneaky energy drain that’s hitting so many leaders hard right now — decision fatigue.From choosing what to wear to making complex leadership calls, your...
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Episode 72
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71 | Overwhelmed? Fix Your Mindset, Fix Your Business
In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, we explore why mindset is the foundation of both business success and personal wellness. You can have the best tools and strategies, but if your mindset isn’t aligned, stress and overwhe...
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Episode 71
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70 | Finding Joy & Self-Discovery Through Art Journaling with Susan Hensley
In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, Tammy welcomes Susan Hensley, a transformational coach, speaker, and author, who shares her journey from corporate executive to art journaling advocate. Susan discovered art journaling a...
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Episode 70
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69 | Narcissistic Boss? Take Your Power Back!
Are you dealing with a narcissistic leader at work? Struggling with gaslighting, manipulation, and power plays? In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I share my personal experience navigating narcissistic leadership—both in ...
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Episode 69
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68 | Overcoming Overwhelm: Moving Beyond the Freeze
In this episode of Executive Exhale, host Tammy discusses the challenges of overcoming overwhelm and maintaining mental health during difficult times. Tammy shares her personal experiences with anxiety and overwhelm, particularly in light of cu...
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Episode 67
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67 | Navigating Triggers with Integrity
Welcome back to The Executive Exhale podcast. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into a topic that many of us have faced—those moments when we feel triggered by a comment, a statement, or a situation that doesn’t sit right with us. Whether i...
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Episode 66
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66 | 5 Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Executive Role
In this episode of The Executive Exhale podcast, I’m diving into five key signs that might mean it’s time to rethink your career path. I know this struggle firsthand—I had a six-figure executive role, but deep down, I felt completely m...
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Episode 65
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65 | Leading Through Stress: Protecting Your Well-Being
In this episode of The Executive Exhale podcast, host Tammy interviews Andrew O'Brien, founder of The Mindblowing Coach, about stress management and burnout. Andrew shares his personal journey of overcoming burnout and developing a science-base...
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Episode 64
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64 | Leading with Impact: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
In this episode of The Executive Exhale podcast, host Tammy interviews Carly Pepin, an international speaker and consultant specializing in leadership and business growth through human behavior principles. Carly shares her journey of o...
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Episode 63
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63 | Leadership Wellness Reimagined: A Conversation with Kim Wilson
Welcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast, where we pause, exhale, and explore strategies for reclaiming your well-being as a leader. In today’s episode, I’m th...
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Episode 62
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62 | The Charisma Edge: Resilience, Leadership, and Wellness with Richard Reid
This podcast episode features Richard Reid, an organizational psychologist and strategic consultant with over 20 years of experience in driving organizational change and enhancing corporate wellbeing. Richard discusses his career journey, the i...
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Episode 61
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61 | The Power of Our Voice: with Dr. Bahareh Amidi
This podcast episode features Dr. Bahareh Amidi, affectionately called the "Spiritual Poetess of Light," in a profound conversation with host Tammy about the transformative power of words and voice. Dr. Amidi, a poetry therapist with a PhD in e...
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60 | Well Leaders Are Great Leaders: Unlocking the ROI of Wellness in Leadership
In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between wellness and leadership success. Discover how prioritizing your well-being can sharpen your focus, elevate your performance, and help you achieve true work-life balance. If...
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Episode 59
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59 | The Keys to Successful Leadership with Ian MacLeod
This podcast episode features a conversation between host Tammy and guest Ian McLeod, focusing on leadership, wellness, and personal development. Ian, with 15 years of management experience in a large nonprofit organization, shares insights on ...
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Episode 58
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58 | Why Should YOU Attend an Executive Wellness Retreat?
As an executive coach, I am seeing negative trends and patterns in the areas of leadership wellness. High-performing executives struggle to integrate work pressures and daily demands with their mental and physical health. This results in execut...
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