<p>In the modern world, being “flat out” has become a way of life—but it’s leaving us burned out, disconnected, and running on empty.</p><br><p>In this episode, Niall sits down with Dermot Whelan—TV and radio broadcaster, comedian, author, mindfulness teacher and long time friend of the podcast—to unravel Ireland’s obsession with busyness and the toll it’s taking on our well-being. Dermot’s new book, Busy and Wrecked, explores how we’ve come to wear exhaustion like a badge of honor, why we struggle to slow down, and how we can break free from a system that constantly demands more. Together, he and Niall discuss the roots of Ireland’s culture of busyness, the inherited stress of our history, and the guilt that comes with stepping off the treadmill. Dermot shares his own journey recovering from burnout, the practical tools that helped him shift his mindset, and how sometimes eating the metaphorical frog can help us refocus on what’s really important (although we’re not sure Niall’s dog Stevie would agree).&nbsp;</p><br><p>For more mindfulness content check out Niall’s Patreon. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/niallbreslin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/niallbreslin</a></p><p>Follow Niall on IG<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bressie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @bressie</a>, TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@niallbreslin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @niallbreslin</a>, FB<a href="https://www.facebook.com/whereismymindpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @whereismymindpodcast</a> and Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/nbrez?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @nbrez</a> and visit his website:<a href="https://www.niallbreslin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.niallbreslin.com</a>.</p><br><p>If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it’s important to talk to someone about it now. You can contact one of the resources below for free.&nbsp;</p><p>In Ireland/U.K.:<a href="https://www.samaritans.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.samaritans.org/</a></p><p>In the U.S.:<a href="https://988lifeline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://988lifeline.org/</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>