Burnout, Abuse, Therapy & Thailand – A Journey to Wellness with Janine Mitchell

In this very candid episode, I sit down with Janine Mitchell, the founder of Change for Success, whose life journey is a remarkable story of transformation. From working as a flight attendant to managing high-risk offenders as a UK probation officer, Janine battled burnout, abuse, and emotional trauma. She opens up about surviving an abusive marriage, the wake-up call that changed everything, and how tapping (EFT) and therapy led her to rebuild her life and career, and later move to Thailand.

Now a mindset and wellbeing coach helping overwhelmed professionals, Janine shares insight on resilience, self-belief, emotional healing, and the power of changing your inner story.

Key Takeaways

• Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse. It can show up as constant pressure, emotional exhaustion, and disconnection from purpose.
• Helping others won’t heal your own wounds. Janine worked with victims and offenders daily—while struggling in silence at home.
• Emotional abuse isn’t always visible. Coercion, gaslighting, and charm can hide years of control and harm.
• Therapy can be the turning point. One conversation helped Janine begin separating her identity from her trauma.
• Language reflects our mindset. Noticing how often she said “try” helped Janine uncover deep-rooted self-doubt.
• EFT (tapping) is a powerful self-regulation tool. Learning this simple method helped Janine manage stress, triggers, and anxiety.
• Travel created space to think clearly. Stepping away physically helped her access the clarity she couldn’t find at home.
• Healing is non-linear but possible. Change came through small daily decisions, not overnight breakthroughs.
• Your story doesn’t define your future. Janine rewrote her life from the inside out—personally and professionally.
• Wellbeing isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. And now, it’s the foundation of her work with professionals facing similar overwhelm.

About:  Janine Mitchell is the founder of Change for Success. She is also the creator of The Executive Code and runs a global wellness consultancy, she is based in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:43 Childhood confidence struggles
• 3:13 Education and career beginnings
• 8:20 The flight attendant years
• 16:30 Becoming a probation officer with high-risk offenders
• 22:20 Wellness neglect in public service
• 26:00 Entering and surviving an abusive relationship
• 40:56 Rock bottom and the breaking point
• 43:56 Finding EFT, therapy, and her mentor
• 49:12 Travelling alone and beginning real healing
• 51:32 The start of a new life, new certifications and continued healing
• 53:19 The move to Thailand
• 55:53 Building a high-end wellness centre
• 56:48 Working with corporations
• 58:36 Practicing self-care
• 1:00:09 EFT research published
• 1:06:19 Vipassana experience
• 1:07:49 Advice on recognising abuse and seeking help
• 1:10:35 Managing stress with EFT - free videos
• 1:13:09 Where to connect with Janine
• 1:14:33 Closing advices on mental health