The Wellbeing Advantage with Dr. Janine van Someren

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

I can’t remove your pain-in-the-ass boss 😊
And I can’t magically fix every stressful dynamic in life either.

But what I can do is help people understand how to quieten the noise.

Because many people aren’t failing…

They’re overstimulated.
Overloaded.
Always “on.”
Constantly responding.
Rarely pausing long enough for their nervous system to fully recover.

And over time, that constant noise starts to affect:
👉energy
👉sleep
👉focus
👉patience
👉mood
👉recovery
👉relationships

What fascinates me in my work is that often the biggest shifts come from very small habits.

🟣A calmer start to the morning. 🟣A quieter commute.
🟣A short walk.
🟣Putting the phone away earlier.
🟣Learning how to pause before reacting.

And I genuinely see the difference.

Clients feel calmer.
More energised.
More resilient.
More themselves again.

Not because life suddenly became perfect…

but because the noise was dialled down.

This reel is a short clip from my recent conversation about stress, recovery and nervous system regulation with Clare McKenna - you can listen to the full interview from the link in my bio.

If it resonates, links are also in my bio for workshops, talks, coaching and my book ✨

06/09/2026

Ah the life of a cat… he’s the inspo behind my recent use of cartoons to explore rest and recovery… cats are experts in resting… in fact when I’m feeling at my most stressed or tired it’s always a good idea to spend time alongside Buddy…
Here are the tip 5 lessons from life alongside Buddy…
1. Buddy will track down the warmest spot in the house and take up residence without a hint of guilt… do you know the people or places that help you feel safe, settled and restored?

2. Whenever you can pause and take a moment. Buddy doesn’t wait until the weekend to relax. Admittedly he doesn’t need to! Still it’s worth reminding yourself that recovery every day is key - do not just wait until the weekend!

3. Stop and smell the flowers. There’s a lot to be said for pausing to take in what’s happening right in front of you without simply rushing on to the next thing.

4. Stay curious. If a box arrives - no doubt filled with books for me or cycling kit for Ken- then Budddy is straight in. Curiosity about yourself and life is a great thing for looking after yourself… next time you’re thinking why can’t I cope? Switch to curiosity and explore what’s draining your capacity? What are you carrying that’s draining you?

5. Don’t forget to play. Staying playful, sharing funny memes and laughing with friends. All great quick resets for a nervous system that’s strung out. The more often you can be playful the easier it is for your nervous system to relax and enjoy the lighter side of life.

Just some of the many life lessons to be gained when you tune into your pets beaviour…

Recovery tips from Buddy just keep coming but I wonder what would your pet add to this list? Let me know!

04/09/2026

Be great if you could help me raise funds for the Irish cancer society Irish Cancer Society Relay for Life Sligo… follow the link below… and thanks so much x

https://www.relayforlife.ie/fundraisers/sligowomeninbusinessnetwork

💜 Come walk with us at Relay For Life Sligo!

Relay For Life Sligo is an amazing community event taking place over 24 hours at ATU Sligo, bringing people together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones and raise vital funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

We know lots of our SWIBN members will already be taking part and walking with different groups, businesses, families and community teams across the 24 hours.

So we thought it would be lovely to have one hour when the Sligo Women in Business community comes together too. 💜

📅 Sunday 6 September
🕚 11am
📍 ATU Sligo, Ash Lane, Ballytivnan, Co. Sligo

Come and walk a few laps with us, have a chat and connect with some familiar faces.

Everyone is welcome, so bring your family, friends and colleagues too. You don't need to be walking with the SWIBN team for the full event. Just come and join us for our 11am hour.

We're also raising funds to support cancer patients and their families across Ireland, so if you'd like to support Team Sligo Women in Business Network, every donation will help.

💜 Donate to our team here:
https://www.relayforlife.ie/fundraisers/sligowomeninbusinessnetwork

It's a fantastic event for Sligo and a really lovely opportunity for our community to come together for something that helps so many.

We'll see you at 11am on Sunday September 6th. The more the merrier! 💜

04/09/2026

What have you been carrying this week?
It’s likely you’ve been carrying more than you think.
It’s also highly likely you’ve don’t quite realise just how heavy that load is…
And that’s where I come in…
I support you in building awareness of the load,
How? Through my experience in burnout recovery, mental load and wellbeing habits…
Our sessions uncover how the impact of the load can reduced - especially once you see that load in an X-ray of your day - plus we’ll build habits that make carrying the load sooooo much easier.

Discover how your invisible - mental, physical, emotional - load is impacting you and begin to develop strategies, habits and insights that allow change to occur.

I’m with you every step of the way.
Dm me for that first free consult and remember- you’re not alone…

03/09/2026

Did you catch Part 3 of my conversation with Brendan Tierney on The Sligo Show podcast?
It's a whistle stop tour of my book in 20 minutes! Check it out below!

We chat about high-functioning burnout, why recovery is such an overlooked part of performance, and how many capable, successful people find themselves running on empty without even realising it.

If you've already read the book, thank you for all the support and messages. And if you're new here since the book launch, welcome. I'm delighted you've joined the conversation!

This chat is full of amazing insights if you are looking to improve...

03/09/2026

Psst… did you know we make Podcast Extras too? 👀

For Episode 1, we created Your Life Chapters, a free reflection to help you look back at the chapters that have shaped you, notice what you’ve learned and start thinking about what you might want from the next one.

No homework. No perfect answers. Just a bit of space to think. 💛

It's exactly the type of exercise we use with clients and we know just how powerful it can be in creating a shift in thinking, and the momentum that's needed when you're exploring what's next.

Want a copy?

📩 DM us your email address and we’ll wing it your way.

And if you know someone who’s been wondering “what’s next for me?”, tag them below or send this post their way.

🎧 Episode 1 is available on Spotify & Apple - click link in our bio.

Follow for the podcast, conversations and more Podcast Extras.

Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rsxh42ELbMRDY8EZHaDaU?si=AyFjznheT9SPts6D6spMCQ&utm_source=chatgpt.com&nd=1&dlsi=1a9637bde83b44c9

Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rediscovering-yourself-in-midlife/id6791673145?i=1000784332473

Read Janine's blog piece via the link in her bio or copy the link here: https://thewellbeingadvantage.com/our-blog/f/what-do-you-want-the-next-chapter-of-your-life-to-look-like

29/08/2026

A QUESTION WE KEEP HEARING

It might begin as a conversation about work.
Or stress.
Or sleep.
Or confidence.

But somewhere beneath it, there’s often a much bigger question:

“What do I want the next chapter of my life to look like?”

We’re hearing this from women who may be five, ten or even fifteen years away from retirement.

They’re not necessarily looking to stop working.
They’re wondering whether they want to keep living and working in quite the same way.

Could I reduce my hours?
Do something more meaningful?
Start a business?
Take a break?
Use my experience differently?
Or simply create more space for the things I’ve been putting off?

These aren’t just retirement questions.
They’re life transition questions.
And they’re at the heart of many of the conversations we’ll be having on The Messy Midlife Toolkit.

What does your next chapter look like when you imagine it?

Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rsxh42ELbMRDY8EZHaDaU?si=AyFjznheT9SPts6D6spMCQ&utm_source=chatgpt.com&nd=1&dlsi=1a9637bde83b44c9

Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rediscovering-yourself-in-midlife/id6791673145?i=1000784332473

Read Janine's blog piece via the link in her bio or copy the link here: https://thewellbeingadvantage.com/our-blog/f/what-do-you-want-the-next-chapter-of-your-life-to-look-like

28/08/2026

Have you discovered my new podcast yet??? With co-host Vivienne Berryman we chat through all the topics that are coming up with our clients from midlife… career, wellbeing, mindset, relationships and everything in between!

Listen here https://open.spotify.com/show/033pBUFKjiiamqBI3Fz8Gu?si=hFmw-IxSSpWlOixHPk7Ypw&utm_source=copy-link

And share with friends
Chats and resources primarily via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themessymidlifetoolkit?igsi=cDZ1ODA1ZDJudzVx&utm_source=qr

Thanks guys
Jx

27/08/2026

You go to bed exhausted… but your brain hasn’t got the memo.
Your body is tired.
Your eyes are tired.
You’ve been looking forward to getting into bed all day.
Then your head hits the pillow and suddenly your mind is replaying conversations, planning tomorrow, remembering what you forgot and mentally opening another ten tabs.

That’s the difference between being tired and being wired.

You may be physically ready to stop, but your nervous system is still activated. It hasn’t yet received the signal that the busy part of the day is over and it’s safe to shift into recovery.

This is one of the most useful things wearable technology can help us understand.
The data becomes an X-ray of your day.
It makes the invisible visible.
You can begin to see which parts of your day are creating strain, where recovery is missing and why you still feel switched on long after work has finished.

Sometimes it’s the late meeting.
Sometimes it’s the commute.
Sometimes it’s constant notifications, an intense workout, evening emails or carrying the day straight into bed.

The data doesn’t create the change. The conversation does.

Once you can see the pattern, you can start experimenting with small ways to help your system stand down.

A short walk after work.
A screen-free buffer before bed.
Slow breathing.
A proper end to the working day.
Not another wellbeing overhaul. Just a clearer understanding of what’s keeping you wired.

Does your body feel tired while your mind is still racing?