Simone Nabholz shares her raw journey from burnout to breakthrough, ignoring warning signs, wrestling with guilt, then finding healing through pottery and ocean swims. Her story reveals how setting boundaries and small daily practices can transform breakdown into profound self-discovery.

About our guest

Simone Nabholz is a designer, storyteller, and founder of Winterwares, a ceramics studio in Fremantle dedicated to the art of slow living. After experiencing burnout from a fast-paced lifestyle, Simone rebuilt her life with intention, creating work that helps others find beauty in everyday moments. Through her ceramics, writing, and workshops, she gently inspires people to live with presence, purpose, and calm.

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00:00 Teaser From Burnout to Balance

00:26 The Journey to Burnout

11:20 The Crisis of Identity

20:52 Finding Grounding in Nature

23:47 The Power of Saying No

26:33 Defining Personal Values

28:50 Living Intentionally and Mindfully

31:08 Transforming Passion into Purpose

31:58 Rebuilding After Burnout

34:06 Building Resilience and Emotional Well-being

35:32 Redefining Success and Finding Fulfillment

38:41 Embracing Everyday Joys and Personal Growth

40:02 Lessons from the Journey

43:02 It's a wrap