Sophie Dear’s life looked successful on the outside, but inside, she was exhausted. When burnout forced her out of TV, she threw herself into yoga—only to hit the same wall a few years later. Meditation became the missing piece. “I realized I was always trying to fix everything. Meditation helped me step back and actually change.” Now a self-worth and relationship coach, Sophie helps others escape the same cycle. In this conversation, we explore burnout, boundaries, and how meditation rewires self-worth.
About Sophie Dear
Sophie Dear is a self-worth and relationship coach and a yoga teacher. After working in high-pressure TV production, she experienced severe burnout, insomnia, and anxiety. Seeking balance, she trained as a yoga teacher, but soon realized she was falling into the same patterns of exhaustion. Her journey took her to Bali, where she began a deeper exploration of self-worth, boundaries, and healing. Learning Vedic Meditation in 2019 became a turning point in her transformation. Now, she helps others move beyond burnout and build healthy, fulfilling relationships.
We discuss:
• Sophie’s early career in TV and how stress led to burnout
• The connection between insomnia, anxiety, and overwork
• Why quitting a stressful job didn’t automatically fix things
• How meditation helped her shift from burnout to self-worth
• The difference between neediness and having your needs met in relationships
• Why so many people struggle with boundaries—and how to set them
• The role of meditation in emotional resilience and personal growth
Sophie says:
💬 “I thought I was broken. But it wasn’t me—it was the way I was pushing myself.”
💬 “Meditation helped me stop trying to fix everything and actually change.”
💬 “Your self-worth shouldn’t depend on other people’s validation.”
💬 “So many of us think we’re being selfless by saying yes to everything—but it’s really a lack of boundaries.”
Links & Resources
🔗 Learn more about Sophie Dear
🔗 Join a Free Intro Talk on Meditation
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Speaking of Meditation is written and produced by Michael Miller, with direction by Jillian Lavender and assistance from Emma Rae.
Original music by Rich Jacques.
https://www.richjacques.com
Graphics by Elle and Elle.
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