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The Charlene Gisele Show

The Charlene Gisele Show

By: Charlène Gisèle
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 The show for successful professionals wanting to achieve career excellence without the stress. Join former high-powered lawyer turned executive coach Charlène Gisèle as she guides you to the pinnacle of balanced career success. Drawing from her experience helping professionals overcome burnout and manage anxiety, Charlène shares research-backed frameworks, transformative mindset shifts, and science-based tools to help you optimize performance, prevent burnout, and sustain excellence in demanding roles. Learn how high achievers strengthen resilience, recover like elite athletes, focus deeply,Charlène Gisèle Economics
Episodes
  • Why Minerals Matter for Energy, Sleep, and Hormonal Health

    Why Minerals Matter for Energy, Sleep, and Hormonal Health
    May 1 2026
    Are you tired of being tired? In this conversation, Caroline Alan, also known as The Mineral Geek, explains why one of the most overlooked foundations of human health may be mineral replenishment. As the co-founder of BEAM Minerals and author of the newly released The Mineral Reset: The Essential Guide to Replenishing Your Body and Restoring Your Health, Caroline shares how plant-based humic and fulvic minerals can support health at the cellular level and why so many modern symptoms may begin with depletion at a much deeper level.We explore Caroline’s own healing journey from gut inflammation, adrenal fatigue, recurring infections, and insomnia into a completely new understanding of how the body creates energy, regulates stress, and restores balance. She explains why even people who eat well may still be depleted, how modern farming and water filtration affect our health, and why minerals may be one of the missing links in energy, sleep, hormones, and resilience.We also talk about hydration, gut health, fertility, perimenopause, performance, and the major misconceptions people have about magnesium, salt, and mineral supplements.Chapters00:00 Intro03:03 Caroline’s health journey and how minerals changed everything13:44 Why even healthy eaters can still be mineral depleted26:18 Water, filtration, and why remineralization matters30:43 A mineral masterclass and the biggest misconceptions people make39:59 Humic and fulvic explained and how they work in the body56:01 Magnesium, salt, and common mistakes in the name of health1:05:11 Fertility, pregnancy, and why minerals matter for women’s health1:12:35 Perimenopause, menopause, and mineral support1:15:00 Why minerals matter for men, performance, and longevityWhat We CoverWhy mineral depletion may sit underneath symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, and gut issuesHow minerals support cellular energy production and overall resilienceWhy modern food systems leave even healthy eaters undernourished at a mineral levelWhy filtered and bottled water can contribute to mineral depletionThe difference between macro minerals, trace minerals, humic, and fulvic substancesSigns of mineral deficiency in busy professionals and high performersWhy plant-based mineral complexes may be more bioavailable than common mineral supplementsThe risks of relying too heavily on isolated magnesium or salt-based electrolytesHow minerals relate to sleep, hydration, gut health, hormone balance, and stressWhy minerals are particularly important in fertility, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopauseKey TakeawaysMinerals are foundational to energy, resilience, and overall health.Many modern symptoms may be linked to mineral depletion at a cellular level.Eating well does not always guarantee adequate mineral intake.Hydration depends on minerals, not just water.Mineral balance matters just as much as mineral quantity.Perimenopause, fertility, and performance all place greater demands on the body.Charlene’s Fertility ResourceGrab Charlene’s complimentary Fertility Ready Guide to Optimizing Your Home Environment: https://charlenegisele.com/your-fertility-ready-home/Guest ResourcesGet Caroline’s newly released book: The Mineral Reset: https://mineralresetbook.comConnect with Caroline Alan:www.carolinealan.cominstagram.com/carolinealan.official/tiktok.com/@carolinealan.officiallinkedin.com/in/caroline-alan/facebook.com/carolinealan.officialyoutube.com/@carolinealan.officialGet more info about Beam Minerals:www.beamminerals.cominstagram.com/beamminerals/facebook.com/beammineralstiktok.com/@beammineralsyoutube.com/@beammineralslinkedin.com/company/beam-mineralsx.com/BeamMineralspinterest.com/beammineralsConnect With Me🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/✉️ Subscribe to my Life Less Burnt Out Newsletter: https://charlenegisele.com/newsletter/
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Workplace Stress Claims: An Employment Lawyer’s perspective on Wellbeing at work

    Workplace Stress Claims: An Employment Lawyer’s perspective on Wellbeing at work
    Apr 23 2026
    What does it really mean to talk about workplace stress through the lens of employment law?In this conversation, Howard Hymanson, Head of Employment at Harbottle & Lewis, shares what he has learned from advising on discrimination, workplace bullying, burnout, stress claims, and some of the most high-profile internal misconduct investigations in recent years. Howard leads the employment practice at a firm that was ranked 12th in RollOnFriday’s Best Law Firms to Work At 2026 and 7th by Legal Business for client recommendations among the top 100 UK firms, which makes his perspective on workplace culture, performance, and well-being especially compelling.We explore the legal and human realities of workplace stress, including when pressure is still manageable and when it becomes something more serious. Howard explains how duty of care applies to mental health as much as physical health, why some professionals wait too long before getting support, and what employers, managers, and senior leaders can do to spot warning signs before someone reaches breaking point.Timestamp00:00 What workplace stress claims actually mean in employment law03:16 Howard’s legal career and how he came to specialize in employment law10:31 Duty of care, mental health, and the rise of workplace stress claims14:22 When someone should speak to an employment lawyer before matters escalate18:44 Can high performance and well-being coexist in elite law firms?23:46 What managing partners can do to support wellness without lowering standards27:09 Howard’s personal approach to avoiding burnout and sustaining a long legal career29:52 Why Howard prefers the idea of work-life blend over work-life balance32:47 What Howard would say to an overworked senior associate on partnership track36:02 Patterns that may make someone more vulnerable to workplace stress issues44:28 Leadership, family life, and partnership in law54:01 Telltale signs that someone may be approaching breaking point57:32 What to do when a private medical condition starts affecting workWhat We CoverWhat workplace stress claims look like in the context of employment lawHow stress, bullying, discrimination, and disability claims can overlapWhen ambitious professionals should seek legal advice before reaching crisis pointWhy prevention matters more than formal litigationThe tension between elite performance cultures and employee well-beingWhat law firms can do to build healthier and more sustainable working environmentsHow managers can better monitor utilization and protect high-performing talentHoward’s approach to work, family, ambition, and long-term career sustainabilityWhat senior associates on partnership track should watch out forLeadership, parenthood, and making room for both career and familyEarly warning signs that someone may be nearing burnout or breakdownWhy honesty matters when a health issue starts to affect workKey TakeawaysWorkplace stress is not just a personal issue. It can become a legal issue too.Duty of care applies to mental health as much as it does to physical safety.The earlier someone gets support, the more options they usually have.High performance does not have to mean ignoring human limits.Culture is shaped from the top and reinforced through everyday management.Sustained periods of high demand without recovery can become dangerous.Ambition is healthiest when it is paired with perspective, rhythm, and boundaries.Guest ResourcesHoward Hymanson at Harbottle & LewisHoward’s LinkedInHoward’s article in The Times: Protecting cancer patients at work would give peace of mindHoward’s article in Arts Professional: Understanding ‘day one’ dismissal rights in theatreConnect With Me🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/✉️ Subscribe to my Life Less Burnt Out Newsletter: https://charlenegisele.com/newsletter/
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Longevity Habits & Brain Health: Better Sleep, Less Stress, More Focus

    Longevity Habits & Brain Health: Better Sleep, Less Stress, More Focus
    Apr 16 2026
    What if aging is not something you simply accept, but something you can actively influence?In this conversation, Dr. Elena Seranova looks at aging the way hackers look at locked systems. Armed with a PhD in stem cell biology, she launched NMN Bio as a direct challenge to the idea that your body’s timeline is fixed and to bring real longevity science into the hands of people who want more from life. Rigorous by training and unafraid to question anything labeled normal, she debunks bad science by building a new path forward. In her world, longevity is a system waiting to be rewritten.We explore what it really takes to protect brain health, energy, focus, and recovery in a high-pressure world. Elena explains why modern professionals are more depleted than they realize, how stress, poor sleep, light exposure, and nutrient deficiencies can quietly affect concentration and performance, and what role supplements like magnesium, melatonin, NMN, and NAD can play in supporting cognitive and physical resilience.Timestamps00:00 Intro02:34 Elena’s background in neuroscience, aging, and stem cell biology06:30 Nutrition, sleep, and the hidden drivers of brain fog and poor focus11:19 Melatonin, sleep quality, and what to know about dosage17:00 Magnesium, stress, and why high performers may need more support21:40 Organic vs inorganic magnesium and what actually gets absorbed27:22 How to think about supplement quality, safety, and what to check before buying36:18 NAD vs NMN, energy production, and why they matter as we age54:41 Practical stress-reset tools for high performers59:06 The 40 Hz focus and sleep soundtracks Elena uses for deep work and travel1:03:26 Pregnancy, supplement safety, and where to find Elena’s productsWhat We CoverBrain fog, energy decline, and why high performers need to think differently about agingHow processed food, insulin spikes, and stress affect focus and cognitive performanceWhy evening routines, light exposure, and circadian rhythms matter more than most people realizeMelatonin, GABA, and how to think about sleep support more intelligentlyMagnesium and why form, absorption, and formulation matterThe difference between NAD and NMN and why Elena believes NMN matters for longevityJet lag, travel, and how to reduce the disruption of changing time zonesWhy meditation, breathwork, and magnesium baths can support recoveryHow 40 Hz sound can be used for deep work, sleep, and travel recoveryKey TakeawaysModern life places a real cognitive and biological load on the brain.Poor sleep, stress, light exposure, and nutrient depletion can quietly reduce focus and resilience.Melatonin can be useful, but more is not always better.The form of magnesium matters because absorption and function are not the same across products.Third-party testing and transparent sourcing are basic standards worth checking for.NAD is central to energy production, and NMN is one way to help replenish it.Short, repeatable practices can help shift the body out of stress mode during the day.Guest ResourcesVisit Elena Seranova’s website: https://nmnbio.co.uk/Get Elena’s products here:Day & Night Bundle: https://nmnbio.co.uk/collections/bundles/products/day-night-bundle-nmn-500mg-nad-brain-oh-mg-magnesiumEvening Magnesium: https://nmnbio.co.uk/products/oh-mg-relax-dream-repair-evening-magnesiumElena's Jetlag reset protocol: https://nmnbio.co.uk/blogs/news/how-to-offset-jetlag-in-less-than-24-hoursUse the code “CHARLENE” to get a 5% discount.Soundtracks Elena mentioned:40 Hz for "deep sleep" on a plane: https://youtu.be/QqQ5fYc8WqM?si=mrHVEs3WmfSJc18G40 Hz for morning deep work: https://youtu.be/TVNciuZac3I?si=MrHWeZggl9vZXqaIConnect With Me🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/✉️ Subscribe to my Life Less Burnt Out Newsletter: https://charlenegisele.com/newsletter/
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    1 hr and 10 mins
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