Episode 54

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10th Dec 2024

054: Overcome Burnout, Learn To Let Go and Become Unstoppable | Claire Thomas, Mental Fitness Coach

Are you feeling the rush of the holiday season creeping up on you? Is end-of-year burnout starting to creep in? Are you feeling resentful with the life you chose? 

In this episode of the Transform with Travel podcast, I sit down with Claire Thomas, founder of Reaching My Best, and one of the few certified mental fitness coaches in the UK. 

We discuss the timely topic of feeling “stuck” in your life, cultivating mental resilience and unlocking your full potential through mindfulness, meditation and travel.

Travel offers unique opportunities to practice mindfulness. But how can we ensure we're truly present? Claire suggests simple strategies like removing digital distractions and embracing the local culture with curiosity. 

As you navigate your holiday travel, I offer a simple yet powerful tip for staying grounded when you feel uneasy or anxious. Stay tuned for the end of the episode for that!

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 04:10 Two Truths and a Lie: Travel Edition
  • 06:25 Claire's Story of Burnout and Career Shifts
  • 12:42 Understanding Burnout and Mental Fitness
  • 19:17 The Power of Surrender and Mindfulness
  • 22:56 Strategies for Being Present During Travel
  • 26:44 The Impact of Social Media on Travel Experiences
  • 28:50 The Role of Travel in Mental Fitness
  • 30:47 Building a Mindfulness Practice
  • 40:41 Coping with Disappointment While Traveling
  • 42:41 Final Thoughts and Reflections
  • 45:07 Rapid-Fire Questions and Closing Remarks

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Transform With Travel
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Welcome to the Transform with Travel Podcast, where we share stories of personal transformation and life lessons through our experiences of traveling and exploring the world. We believe travel has the power to transform your life, one trip at a time. So we bring on every day adventurers to tell their stories of inspiration, as well as Industry Experts to enhance and optimize your travels. I’m your host - Kelly Tolliday, Founder of Transform With Travel - and it’s my mission to inspire you to live life to its fullest, travel with an open-mind & Heart, and let the world show you a new perspective.

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Kelly Tolliday

Kelly is the Founder of Transform With Travel, with over 11 years in the travel industry. She's a Wellness Travel Expert, Retreat Facilitator, Travel Advisor & Podcast Host.

She's also a 500-Hr Registered Yoga Teacher & an Accredited Continued Education Provider for the Yoga Industry.

She's traveled to over 45 countries and lived across 4 continents. Now, it's her mission to inspire and support you in stepping outside of your comfort zone and into the life of your dreams.

She's passionate about immersive and transformational travel. She believe when you travel with intention, by combining wellness, adventure & cultural enrichment, you can truly transform your life, one trip at a time.

She's now based in South Florida, and she's married to her husband Sam with 2 beautiful daughters & 2 crazy dogs.