charlenegisele (2025)

08/10/2025

🩺Most of us wait for a health scare before we start taking actions…

A doctor’s warning, a loved one’s diagnosis, that one “too late” moment.

But why do we only change when life forces us to?

🧑🏼‍🍳 To find out, I sat down with Chef James Barry, someone who’s seen it all - from celebrity kitchens to private wellness retreats - to explore how food can become a source of healing, energy, and deeper connection.

🍽️ We talk about what it means to bring intention back to your plate, how to use food as a form of self-respect, and why mindful eating could be the simplest way to transform your health, focus, and happiness.

Because food isn’t just about eating - it’s about awareness, purpose, and the rituals that shape who we are every day.

🎧 Don’t miss this one - it might just change how you think about your next meal!

Comment “COOK” and I’ll DM you the full episode.

04/10/2025

Low reach, No engagement, Zero results.

Do you blame the algorithm?

Or maybe you think LinkedIn isn’t for you and you’re ready to give up.

Posting professional updates people could read on the BBC is not working.

Instead you could switch gears: storytelling.

Real stories, lessons, and experiences that actually connect.

If you want to elevate your LinkedIn Game, but don’t know how yet, listen to this episode today to discover how LinkedIn experts Helen & Holly realized the problem wasn’t the platform, it was the content!

This is the episode you need to hear to overcome the struggle, change your strategy, and finally get the engagement you want.

Comment "LinkedIn" to have full episode sent to your DMs. 👇

04/10/2025

Low reach, No engagement, Zero results. Most lawyers think LinkedIn isn’t for them.

Helen & Holly realized the problem wasn’t the platform, it was the content.

Posting legal updates people could read on the BBC wasn’t working.

So they switched gears: storytelling. Real stories, lessons, and experiences that actually connect.

Watch & listen on how they overcame the struggle, changed their strategy, and finally got the engagement they wanted.

Comment "LinkedIn" for full link to be sent to your DMs.

01/10/2025

Ever dreamed of holding your own book in your hands, but have no idea how to get from manuscript to published?

Many aspiring authors believe success requires spending thousands on professional covers, top editors, and big marketing campaigns. The industry often tells us that the more money you put in, the better your chances of “making it.”

I sat down with David Viergutz, who flips that idea on its head. His journey didn’t start with a massive budget - it started with grit. At one point, he was literally donating blood plasma just to pay for his first book covers. That level of sacrifice and determination became the foundation for what eventually grew into a multi-million dollar publishing business.

Which is why if you’re sitting on a manuscript right now, you need to listen to this conversation today. We’ll give you the DOs and DON’Ts - and debunk the biggest myths - about turning your dream manuscript into a published book that sells.

Comment "PUBLISH" down below to have full episode sent to your DMs 👇

27/09/2025

Your body wasn’t built for fluorescent lights.
But you’re bathing in them - all day, every day.

We now spend 93% of our lives indoors - under toxic artificial light that disrupts your sleep, hormones, and energy.

Dr. Lisa Wiedeman shares why your light environment might be silently burning you out… and what to do about it.

👇 Comment “LIGHT” and I’ll DM you the episode.

14/09/2025

𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭.

It builds quietly - long hours, high expectations, ignoring the small warning signs until one day… you can’t push anymore.

In this episode with Ashley, I opened up about my own journey, from chasing “success” to realizing that success without health, joy, or balance is empty.

Together, we explored:
- The hidden signs of burnout most people overlook
- Why quitting isn’t failure, it’s often the first step toward healing
- The role of accountability and support in true recovery
- How divorce taught me hard lessons about boundaries, self-worth, and rebuilding healthy relationships
- Why creativity and vision are essential tools for moving beyond survival mode

My story of walking away from law to dedicate my life to burnout recovery was a powerful reminder that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is choose differently.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭 - 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬.

If you’ve been running on empty, if you’ve been wondering “is this all there is?”, this episode is for you.

✨ Ready to leave burnout behind?
Comment "Welcome" if you’re choosing to rebuild stronger 👇

03/09/2025

You want the partnership.
But not at the cost of your sanity.

You're tired of choosing between career success and feeling human.

Tired of colleagues who brag about pulling all-nighters like it's a badge of honour.
Tired of feeling like you have to sacrifice everything to prove you're "committed enough."

What if I told you that's fundamentally wrong?

The most successful lawyers I know aren't the ones burning themselves out.
They're the ones who've cracked the code on sustainable high performance.

Take Ed Crosse.
Decades of navigating high-pressure partnership decisions.

Still thriving.
Still passionate.
Still performing.

Here are the insights I needed to hear, back when I was an ambitious lawyer:

Your biggest career moves will come from your clearest thinking.
Your best decisions happen when you're mentally sharp, not mentally exhausted.
Your well-being and performance are best when you know when to push and when to protect.

🎧 Ready to learn how to navigate the partnership track without losing yourself in the process?

See comments below for link to this week's episode 👇

20/08/2025

Drinking at a level you're not comfortable with.
This phrase stopped me in my tracks.

Because most of us won't admit we have a problem.

We'll say we're "drinking a little more than usual."
Or "having a few glasses to unwind."
Or "just getting through a tough week."

But here's what Erica Rooney taught me about alcohol and high-achievers:

High-achievers are masters at justification.
We can control everything else in our lives.

Except this one thing.

We show up to work.
Hit our targets.
Exceed expectations.

But behind closed doors?

We're drowning.
The shame is suffocating.

Because if we can manage teams, close deals, and run companies...
Why can't we manage this?

You're not weak.
You're not broken.
You're just human.

And humans sometimes need help.

🎧 Hear Erica's powerful story about walking away from everything to save her life on this week's episode

Link to the epsiode is in the comments below👇

13/08/2025

Your thyroid is connected to everything!

….And you're probably ignoring it.

Here's what most people don't realise:

Your thyroid's health correlates with almost every chronic health issue.

Fertility problems.
Endometriosis.
High blood pressure.
Cardiovascular disease.
Diabetes.
Obesity.
Neurodegenerative issues.

It's all connected.

Your thyroid isn't just about metabolism.
It's the master switch for your entire health system.

But here's what's crazy, most people treat symptoms in isolation.

Nobody's looking at the thyroid connection.

But Jay Feldman is!

And on the podcast explains that optimal thyroid health is simpler than you think:

It all comes back to your fundamental state.
Nourish yourself well.
Manage your stress.
Sleep properly.
Support your gut health.
Avoid inflammatory foods.

Fix your thyroid, fix everything else.

But we'd rather take 10 different medications than address the root cause.

What I learn from this podcast is that we should address the root cause.
Not just treat symptoms.

Our body can feel like they are broken in 10 different ways.
But more likely it could be that it’s dysregulated in one fundamental way.

Which could be the health of your thyroid.

Get this week's episode with Jay Feldman in the comments below! 👇

07/08/2025

Have you been feeling exhausted, anxious, stressed out — and wondering if it’s burnout or depression… or could it be perimenopause?

You’re not alone. And you’re not going mad!

In my one-to-one clinical hypnotherapy work over the past years, I’ve quietly tracked the symptoms high-powered women bring to me — often before they even know what they’re experiencing.

So far, I’ve recorded 87 different symptoms linked to perimenopause.
Yes — 87!
And most women are only told about a handful.

From brain fog and sleep disruption to joint pain, panic attacks, and a crushing lack of motivation…
Perimenopause is still misunderstood. And too often, it’s misdiagnosed as anxiety, depression, or “just stress.”

But the reality is:

➡️ It affects how we show up at work
➡️ It impacts our relationships and energy at home
➡️ And it can quietly trigger burnout — long before we realise it

It’s time to bring this conversation into the open. Especially in the workplace.

If you’ve been wondering whether perimenopause could be what’s really going on behind the scenes, I’ve created something for you:

✅ My Perimenopause Symptom Checklist & Guide
Download it in your own time — no judgment, no strings.
Just clarification and support.

And if you want personal guidance on how perimenopause might be affecting your burnout or performance, my DMs are open. I’d love to help.

Let’s stop normalising silence.
Let’s start giving women the understanding they deserve.

📧 DM: GUIDE to receive it.

06/08/2025

Do you know how to train your brain?
If you don’t… you may be letting your brain decline

Your brain works like a muscle.
But nobody teaches you how to train it.

Tommy Wood, neuroscientist, just blew my mind with this:

"You don't get bigger biceps unless you do bicep curls."
"You need stimulus."
"The brain is essentially the same."

Here's what this means for your career:

The higher your education, the higher your peak cognitive function.
People with graduate degrees don't just know more.
Their brains literally perform better.
For longer.

But here's the part that changes everything:

This doesn't stop after university.
Your brain stays plastic your entire life.

Every new skill you learn pushes your cognitive peak higher.
Every challenge you take on makes your brain stronger.
Every time you step outside your comfort zone, you're doing "bicep curls" for your mind.

The executives I work with who stay sharp?

They never stop learning.
New languages.
New instruments.
New sports.
New industries.

They treat their brain like the high-performance machine it is.
And train it accordingly.

Your brain isn't fixed at 25.
It's not declining at 40.

It's waiting for you to challenge it.
To stimulate it.
To push it to new peaks.

The question isn't whether you can improve your cognitive function.
It's whether you're willing to do the work.

Get this week's episode with neuroscientist Tommy Wood in the comments below! 👇
And learn how to keep your brain healthy and fit for the long term!

03/08/2025

Work gets all of me. My partner gets the crumbs.
That landed in my DMs last week.

From a C-suite executive who has it all:
✔️ Corner office
✔️ Big paycheck
✔️ Team of 30

And a wife who wants a divorce.

Here’s the brutal truth:
You say you’re working for your family.
But they’re getting the worst version of you.

Work gets:
✔️ Your energy
✔️ Your creativity
✔️ Your full attention

Your partner gets:
– The leftovers
– The stress
– The “I have nothing left to give” version

You walk into client meetings fully charged.
You walk into your home completely drained.

You give your boss your best ideas.
You give your spouse half-hearted answers while scrolling your phone.

Here’s the irony:
You think you’re sacrificing for them.
But they’d rather have less money and more of you.

The present you.
The playful you.
The fully alive you.

I learned this the hard way.
My first marriage ended in burnout and divorce.

These days?
I’m happily remarried.
My husband and I went to the ballet yesterday.
We laughed. We listened.
We left our work email notifications off.

Not because we had to—because we wanted to.

Ask yourself:
What’s one way you could show up with your best self tonight to your spouse—not your burnt-out shell?

I help high-performing couples rekindle the flame before they call their divorce lawyers.

If you’re drifting apart and don’t want to lose what matters most, send me a DM.

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