Episode 10: From Burnout to Purpose: Walt Thiessen on Self-Discovery, Mindset Shifts & Personal Growth
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In this powerful crossover episode of The FEEL Podcast, Walt Thiessen, creator and host of the LOA Today Podcast, shares his journey from burnout to purpose, offering insight into self-discovery, mindset transformation, and the power of perspective.
After being impacted by the 2008 financial crisis, Walt found himself searching for deeper meaning beyond his career in IT. What began as an experiment in podcasting evolved into a platform for conscious conversations, where engaging with diverse viewpoints became the foundation for personal growth, emotional healing, and authentic living.
Through years of meaningful dialogue, Walt discovered that growth doesn’t come from agreement, it comes from curiosity, openness, and a willingness to challenge your own assumptions. This episode explores how shifting your mindset, embracing new perspectives, and staying aligned with your values can help you rediscover passion and create a more purpose-driven life.
Walt also shares a powerful mirror work practice for self-esteem, a 50-day commitment that transformed his self-talk, strengthened self-love, and built confidence through consistency and awareness. His story highlights how the way we speak to ourselves shapes our mental wellness, relationships, and overall life experience.
This conversation is for anyone navigating burnout, seeking clarity, or looking to reconnect with their purpose through self-awareness, mindfulness, and intentional growth.
Are you living in alignment with your values? What truly fuels your passion, and are you making space for it?
Growth begins when you allow yourself to explore what lights you up.
Ways to Engage: What are your passions? Sit with this question. What truly lights a fire in your soul? Is it what you currently do for work? Is it a hobby? Is it something that you don’t exercise in your life at all? Make this connection, and discover ways you can work your passion into everyday life or take steps towards living out your passion.
Timestamps:
Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:56 )
Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 10:56 )
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 17:37 )
Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 21:12 )
Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 26:06 )
Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 28:00 )
Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 40:02 )
Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 48:36 )
5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 57:11 )
5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:01:29 )
Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis
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