Beneath the Busy: Insights into Workplace Mental Health
Is it possible to thrive at work without sacrificing your wellbeing?
Yes—and it starts by going beneath the busy.
Hosted by clinical psychologist and mental health coach Lauren Davis, Beneath the Busy cuts through hustle culture to explore what really makes leaders and teams mentally healthy.
With over 20 years of experience, Lauren brings sharp insights, honest reflections, and practical strategies to help you live and lead with more ease.
Because being constantly busy isn’t a badge of honour—it’s a barrier to what matters most.
Subscribe for regular conversations that challenge the norm, restore perspective, and redefine success—from the inside out.
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Episodes
9 episodes
Episode 5: The Discipline Trap: Why Discernment Makes the Difference
We’re told discipline is the key to success, but what if that’s a trap? In this episode, Lauren Davis explores a kinder, more sustainable way to care for ourselves: one that's rooted in discernment and honours our humanity rather th...
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Episode 4 Moving BEYOND Quick Fixes
We’ve all been sold on the quick fixes: drink more water, meditate, exercise, repeat. But why do these things often feel like a temporary bandaid? In this episode, I’m unpacking why chasing after temporary solutions won’t get us whe...
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Episode 3 Busy is the New Lazy
Busy is the New Lazy, and it’s costing you.In this episode of Beneath the Busy, Lauren Davis invites you to take a breath and get brutally honest: Is all that busyness really necessary, or is it just a conveni...
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Episode 3
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Episode 2 The History of Exhaustion
Exhaustion is a deep-rooted issue that spans centuries, and in this episode, we explore its historical evolution—from ancient Greece to the Protestant Reformation and the Industrial Revolution, right up to the digital age. Why are we so tired, ...
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20:52
Sneak Peek Episode 2 - The History of Exhaustion
In this quick preview, we’re diving into the roots of exhaustion—why we're so hooked on being busy, how our cultural history has shaped this obsession, and the paradox of doing more to feel better. Get a glimpse of what's coming in Episode 2, a...
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Episode 1 Demystifying Mental Health
There is still so much stigma around the term Mental Health and yet it’s a vital part of our daily lives. In this episode, we’re breaking down what mental health truly means, why it’s so much more than burnout or resilience, and how you can sta...
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Sneak Peek Episode 1 - Demystifying Mental Health
In this quick preview of Episode 1 - Demystifying Mental Health, we’re diving into the truth behind mental health. It’s more than just burnout or resilience—it’s about understanding what mental health really is and how to check in with yourself...
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