In this episode of Moving Minds Forward, Gary Johannes sits down with Dawn Ibbetson for an honest conversation about burnout, identity, and the long road back to yourself.

Dawn spent years climbing the corporate ladder in IT, reaching senior management in a male-dominated world. From the outside it looked polished and successful. On the inside, she was slowly losing touch with who she was, until burnout brought everything to a stop.

We talk about what really drives burnout: the slow erosion of your values, the pressure to be someone you're not, and the cost of carrying everyone else's weight. Dawn shares the moment things reached their lowest point, and the small, unexpected act of kindness from a stranger that changed the direction of her life.

This is a story about reinvention. About imposter syndrome and self-worth. About blue hair, joy, and learning to wear your values on the outside. And about discovering that helping others, through solution-focused hypnotherapy, could be the thing that helped her heal too.

If you've ever felt like you're holding it all together while quietly falling apart, this conversation is for you.

What we cover:
– Why climbing higher took Dawn further from the people and values she cared about
– The link between losing your sense of self and burning out
– Imposter syndrome, hyper-independence, and the need to prove yourself
– The moment that changed everything — and the stranger behind it
– Finding her way back through solution-focused hypnotherapy
– Why looking after yourself first isn't selfish, it's necessary

A content note: this episode includes an honest discussion of burnout and a moment of suicidal crisis. If you're struggling, you don't have to carry it alone. In the UK you can call the Samaritans free, any time, on 116 123.

At Inspired to Change, we believe people aren't broken. With the right understanding and support, change is always possible — and there's always a way forward.

If you'd like to talk to someone, we offer a free initial consultation. Find a solution-focused hypnotherapist near you: https://www.inspiredtochange.biz/find-a-hypnotherapist/

Moving Minds Forward is brought to you by Inspired to Change.

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