259 The Hidden Drivers of Overwhelm: Interview with Liane Davey

Jun 13, 2026

Why are so many capable, high-performing people feeling overwhelmed, distracted, and depleted?

In Episode 259 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Liane Davey, CEO advisor, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, about why workload alone doesn't explain today's epidemic of overwhelm.

Drawing on her latest research, Liane introduces the concept of "thoughtload" and explains how rising cognitive demands, emotional strain, and depleted energy reserves are affecting performance, decision-making, and well-being both at work and at home. In this conversation, you'll learn:

• Why thoughtload—not workload—is often the real source of overwhelm
• How distracted attention, unprocessed emotions, and depleted energy undermine performance
• Why effectiveness matters more than productivity in today's knowledge economy
• How creating space for reflection can improve focus, insight, and decision-making

To learn more about Liane's work, visit ThoughtLoad.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.

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