Are you a firstborn daughter who's always switched on, always scanning for the next thing to fix, and secretly knackered underneath it all? This episode is for you.I'm Jen Wilson, The Healing Rebel, and today I'm talking about eldest daughter syndrome, nervous system dysregulation, and why so many of us firstborn daughters and born leaders end up in burnout more than once before we finally listen.I share my own experience of hitting a Crohn's disease flare in 2022 that became the wake-up call I couldn't ignore, plus research from the International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts on eldest daughter syndrome, and why Gabor Maté's work in The Myth of Normal and When the Body Says No keeps showing up in conversations about autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, and the personality types most likely to develop them.In this episode:What eldest daughter syndrome actually is (and why it's not in the DSM-5)Why firstborn daughters are wired to fix, help, and people-please from childhoodThe link between being "the responsible one" and burnout, anxiety, depression, and autoimmune conditionsWhy being fit isn't the same as being healthyHow to spot the signs you're running on high alert without realising itWhy saying no to one thing lets you say yes to what your soul actually wantsWhat my clients who book their treatments a year ahead know that the rest of us are still learningA few questions I answer:What is eldest daughter syndrome?Why do firstborn daughters burn out so often?Is there a link between personality type and autoimmune disease?How do I know if I'm dysregulated?What can firstborn daughters do to start recovering from burnout?If this resonates, share it with a firstborn daughter or born leader you love who's heading back toward burnout. And drop me a comment wherever you're listening. I want this to be a two-way conversation.About Jen:Jen Wilson is The Healing Rebel, a holistic wellness practitioner with over 15 years in practice, supporting capable, responsible women over 40 who give to everyone and struggle to receive. Working from her private home studio in Springburn, North Glasgow, Jen offers The Reset, The Recalibration, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Therapeutic Fascia Massage, Menopause Massage, Reiki, Reiki Drumming, and Sound Healing, plus online Pilates and movement classes.Access me FREE Lymphatic Drainage Routine here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/lymph/Access my FREE Posture for Health mini workshop here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture-for-health/Get my book 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqRebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

In this episode, Jen and Ashley talk about what it means to be a trauma-informed leader and how Ashley is developing a book and programme to inspire leaders to approach their work from heart lead, trauma-informed approach. Ashley Scotland is an Award Winning CEO & Founder, Thriving Survivors | Board Member, The Robertson Trust | Advocate for Restorative Justice, Survivor Empowerment and Lived Experience Leadership.She is a passionate social entrepreneur and visionary leader dedicated to transforming the lives of trauma survivors through innovative, trauma-informed services. As the Founder and CEO of Thriving Survivors, I’ve led the development of Scotland’s first restorative justice service for survivors of sexual harm, securing major funding and shaping national policy through initiatives like the Survivors Voices consultation.With over a decade of experience in the third sector, she brings strategic foresight, ethical governance, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. She serves on several influential boards, including:* The Kintail Trust (Corporate Trustee)* The Robertson Trust* Cross Party Group for Adult SurvivorsHer work has been featured in national and international publications, and she's a strong advocate for lived experience leadership and the integration of AI to drive sustainable social impact.Connect with Ashely on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyscotland/Connect with Jen: Access me FREE Lymphatic Drainage Routine here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/lymph/Access my FREE Posture for Health mini workshop here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture-for-health/Get my book 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqRebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

in this podcast Jen & Louise chat about finding your voice through song, how women's voices change throughout their lifetime, how hormones shift voice, how the diaphragm, pelvic floor and vocal chords work together and a whole lot more... watch to the end to see Jen have her very first ever singing lesson! Louise McDonald: I began my singing career at Scottish Opera then specialised in concert and oratorio (sacred choral music), working extensively in Scotland and internationally. The experience of my own voice loss following thyroid surgery in 2006 has given me precious knowledge and skill to help you build your voice again with confidence, step by step, as I have done. For a long time I kept it quiet so that those in my profession wouldn’t know, in case I didn’t get work. Silence is too great a price to pay, so I now have the courage to live a more authentic expression of who I am, so that I can serve others in fully recovering, getting their voice and confidence back. If this is you, I’ve done all the hard work so that you don’t need to try out many approaches to singing again. I discovered a more mature, rich and satisfying sound and have been able to continue professional performing to this day. If I can do it, so can you! If you’re prepared to do the work over six months, the skills you will have gained won’t go away, as I’m teaching you to use your voice in a sustainable way. Social media links are:www.facebook.comlouisemacdonaldcontralto.comwww.linkedin.com/in/louisemacsongwebsite - https://www.louisemacdonaldcontralto.comhttps://www.thecheynegang.com/Glasgow Find Your Voice events https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/find-your-voice-singing-workshop-for-women-tickets-1982887384545Edinburgh Find Your Voice events https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/breathe-well-sing-well-live-well-edinburgh-workshop-for-women-tickets-1982004414558Access me FREE Lymphatic Drainage Routine here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/lymph/Access my FREE Posture for Health mini workshop here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture-for-health/Get my book 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqRebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson