EP59 Fiona Thomas on Burnout, Mental Health and Becoming Self-Employed
Fiona Thomas, a freelance writer, author and self-proclaimed introvert, experienced debilitating burnout. After receiving a diagnosis of depression in her mid-twenties, Fiona quit her job in hospitality leaving behind a career she had built for over a decade.In this episode Fiona candidly shares her experience of depression and anxiety, describing the moment it came to a head and how she was able to seek help and support. Fiona tells us how writing her first book; Depression In A Digital Age: The Highs and Lows of Perfectionism, was a cathartic experience – revealing how she overcame pressure to keep up appearances when confronting her mental health. The conversation covers the highs and lows of being a freelancer and Fiona shares how she deals with social isolation and loneliness as a self-employed introvert. And finally, Fiona tells us how she is managing her mental health during Covid-19, and the strategies she is using during lockdown to keep well.We would like to remind you that this episode contains frank discussions about mental health and depression so please listen with caution.This conversation was recorded on 22nd September 2020. We hope you enjoy listening.TeamGuest - Fiona ThomasHost - Frankie CottonProduction Support - Georgia BuchananSound Editor - Beth DavisonGet in touchSend your feedback to hello@thewotpod.comTweet us https://twitter.com/TheWotPodJoin us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thewotpod/Or hop over to Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thewotpodEpisode resourcesOut of Office: How to ditch the 9-5, be your own boss and become self-employed with a freelance business - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Office-Ditch-Your-Boss/dp/1789561248/Depression in a Digital Age: The Highs and Lows of Perfectionism - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Depression-Digital-Age-Perfectionism-InspirationalConnect with Fiona Thomashttps://www.instagram.com/fionalikestoblog/https://twitter.com/fionalikeshttps://fionalikestoblog.com/Connect with Frankie Cottonhttps://twitter.com/FrankieCotton_https://www.instagram.com/frankiecotton_/For more information visit https://thewotpod.com