Self-Belief Podcast16 Huhti 2025

Burnout, rock bottom and rebuilding my career and life. Transition from Law to Wellness with Shona Hirons

Behaviour, Fitness and Nutrition Coach, Shona Hirosn joins host Jenny Field in this episode. They discuss Shona’s dramatic career shift from a lawyer to a fitness instructor. Shona shares her personal story of experiencing burnout, the physical and mental challenges she faced, and how she rebuilt her life by focusing on physical health and setting personal boundaries. Jenny also shares her personal experience with breast cancer and how Shona’s “movement snacks” which are short, manageable bursts of movement, supported her during recovery.

Key Points Covered:

Finding work-life balance after physical and mental burnout
Escaping hustle culture and creating a new career path when everything changes
Recovery after a major accident
Hitting rock bottom and overcoming victim mentality

Questions covered in this episode:

What are the signs of burnout in high-stress professions like law?

How do I recover mentally and physically after burnout?
Can exercise help with emotional recovery from trauma or illness?
What is a “movement snack” and how does it help with recovery?
How do you change careers after burnout or illness?
How to set personal boundaries to prevent burnout?
What does hitting rock bottom feel like, and how do you recover?
How can I find work-life balance in a demanding job?
Is it possible to shift from a corporate career to a wellness-focused life?
How do you overcome a victim mentality after a life-altering event?

Connect with Shona Hirons

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shona-hirons-95283044/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shona.perrett.9/

Website: https://shonahealthhub.co.uk/

Connect with Jenny Field:

Connect with Jenny: Book a free call with Jenny

Facebook: Just being me - Learning to love myself | Facebook

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jens_just_being_me?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Podcast Credits:

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