5. Turning Anxiety into your B*tch: How to Manage Chaos in Your Brain with Regan Oelze
Burnout doesn’t have to be the end of the road—it can be the beginning of something transformational. In this episode of Side Note, Samantha Fackler sits down with Regan Oelze, founder of Organized Chaos, who shares her powerful story of turning corporate burnout and anxiety into thriving confidence. Together, they dive deep into the impact of grief on personal identity, the overlooked connection between gut health and mental wellness, and the life-changing benefits of somatic practices like acupuncture. Plus, Samantha introduces her new mastermind program for women entrepreneurs. This conversation is packed with real-life lessons on stress management, holistic healing, and reclaiming your purpose.
Tune in to discover how Regan rebuilt her confidence, the importance of addressing grief in the workplace, and actionable tips for balancing mental health and entrepreneurship.
How Ignoring Mental Health at Work Leads to Burnout
The relentless pursuit of success often comes at the expense of our well-being. Regan Oelze reveals the harsh reality of burnout, sharing how she ignored the warning signs, chasing promotions that dangled like carrots. High-achieving women are often led to believe that working harder is the only path to success—but at what cost? Regan opens up about her personal experience of working 70-hour weeks, grappling with back-to-back meetings, and watching her mental health crumble.
If conversations around mental health had been more prominent in the workplace, Regan believes she could have prevented her extreme burnout. This raw reflection is a must-hear for anyone who has ever pushed themselves too far for the sake of achievement.
The Emotional Weight of Grief: How to Move Forward
Grief has a way of creeping into our lives, showing up unexpectedly and shaping how we see ourselves. Regan shares her deeply personal journey through loss, discussing how grief can weigh on your confidence and self-esteem. From losing loved ones to the emotional toll of unexpected life changes, she opens up about the unpredictable nature of grief, describing it as a tangled ball of yarn, full of knots that we unravel over time. Regan’s candid reflections remind us that while grief can feel unbearable, it can also push us to reevaluate our lives and rediscover our purpose.
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Key Takeaways
️ Intro and Background (00:01 - 11:33)
Regan, founder of Organized Chaos, a confidence mentorship platform
Regan and host Samantha worked together 6 years ago
Regan's journey from corporate burnout to starting her own business
Multiple anxiety and panic attacks per day led to quitting corporate job
Spent 6 months in complete burnout after leaving corporate world
Pivoted from marketing consulting to focusing on mental health at work
Mental Health and Work (11:34 - 21:30)
Importance of discussing mental health in the workplace
Impact of grief on confidence and career choices
Regan's personal experiences with loss and grief
Grief is described as a ball of yarn that needs unraveling
Connection between grief and reassessing life purpose
Importance of giving oneself space to process grief
Holistic Approaches to Stress Management (21:31 - 33:08)
Focus on gut health as a foundation for managing stress and anxiety
Working with a functional nutritionist to address gut issues
Gut microbiome's connection to emotions, anxiety, and body pain
Importance of addressing somatic stress levels
Experience with a somatic acupuncturist for tension release
Combination of somatic exercises, acupuncture, and energy work
Personal Growth and Business Updates (33:08 - 42:29)
Discussion on various alternative healing practices
Samantha's experience with Reiki and incorporating it into coaching
Launch of Samantha's mastermind program for women entrepreneurs
Details of the mastermind program: year-long, 10 people max, guest experts
Importance of celebrating successes and sharing business updates
Regan's active presence on social media and upcoming life coaching accreditation
Regan Oelze is a deeply passionate advocate for living authentically and fearlessly. She is a certified NLP practitioner, strategic storyteller and executive coach for women in tech, finance and more. Through speaking engagements, executive coaching, written content, and her podcast, Organized Chaos, she’s dedicated to rethinking how we talk about mental health at work.
Follow Reagan online
Instagram @regan.oelze
Website: https://www.reganoelze.com/
YouTube: @reganoelze
Host Samantha Fackler is an Entrepreneur, Transformational Business Coach for Women, and Marketing Expert. Samantha has served hundreds of clients – from scrappy startups to industry giants like Apple, PayPal, and LinkedIn.
Follow Sam on Instagram @growwith_sam
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