What if the key to sustainable success isn't pushing harder but learning when to pause, reset, and choose differently?
In this episode of OVERFLOW with Kimberly Snider the Podcast, Kimberly sits down with Niya, a bestselling author, mental health champion, mentor, holistic yoga therapist, and narrative medicine facilitator, to explore how we can protect our well-being while navigating demanding seasons at work and in life.
Niya shares how to recognize when you're no longer showing up as your favorite self whether you're becoming more irritable, losing patience, or saying yes to everything at the expense of your own needs. She reveals how small, intentional choices, like taking a focused 10-minute lunch break, can restore a sense of control and help us reconnect with what matters most.
Together, Kimberly and Niya unpack the 24-hour energy reset, the importance of sustainable achievement, and how leaders can create healthier workplace cultures by modeling boundaries and taking meaningful breaks. They also explore the idea of “communities of resistance”—people working together to challenge unhealthy norms and make space for a more human approach to productivity.
In this episode, we discuss:
Whether you're navigating a demanding season, leading a team, or trying to find a healthier balance between achievement and well-being, this conversation offers practical ways to step out of autopilot and make more intentional choices.
Remember: Not all the work is yours. You can pursue meaningful goals without sacrificing your health, relationships, or sense of self. Sometimes, changing your life and your workplace begins with one small pause and the courage to choose differently.
Connect with Niya Bajaj:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niyabajaj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticyogatherapist/
Website: https://www.holisticyogatherapy.ca/
Connect with Kimberly Snider:
Website: https://peoplebrain.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overflow_podcast/
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