Work Stress Anxiety | Burnout Prevention, Stress Recovery & Emotional Resilience for High-Achieving Women
The weekday podcast for high-achieving women dealing with work stress, workplace stress, work anxiety, anxiety at work, emotional exhaustion, burnout and being human.If you're struggling with workplace anxiety, feeling emotionally drained, lying awake at 2:03 a.m. looking at the clock, replaying conversations, or wondering why your success feels so expensive now, you're in the right place.Hosted by Cheryl Paris, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Stress Recovery Coach, this podcast helps high-achieving women understand work-related stress, prevent burnout, build emotional resilience, and recover from chronic workplace pressure.Work Stress Anxiety uses metaphors, nervous system education and real-world workplace examples to help...
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The Umbridge Effect: Evidence, Confidence, and Identity at Work
<p>Contact us by whatsapp on +447485622662- let us know what you think of this episode. </p><p>One email can undo a week's worth of solid work, and it's not because you've suddenly become “bad at your job.” We share the story of Roberta, a capable bus driver who remains professional through difficult incidents and even saves a life with her emergency first aid skills, yet finds her confidence diminishing under a manager’s selective attention.</p><p><br/></p><p>When your biggest achievements are overlooked and your smallest mistakes are highlighted in public, it alters your perception of wha...
The Kolher Principle: Good, Better, Best: Finishing Well
<p>Contact us by whatsapp on +447485622662- let us know what you think of this episode. </p><p>If you’ve ever looked at something you created and thought, “It’s fine… but it doesn’t look impressive enough,” you’re not alone.</p><p>I’m Cheryl Paris, and I’m exploring a common thread that ties together work stress, anxiety, and perfectionism: our tendency to value polish over truth. A polished presentation, a neatly crafted email, a confident reply, or an attractive wellbeing program can all give the impression of quality. However, presentation is not the same as substance, and whe...
Sherlock Holmes and the Art of Confidence: When Evidence Becomes Overthinking
<p>Contact us by whatsapp on +447485622662- let us know what you think of this episode. </p><p>You can know the right answer and still feel unsure the moment you have to act. </p><p>That single gap between knowledge and trust is where work stress and anxiety loves to live, especially for conscientious people who carry responsibility and want to do a good job.</p><p><br/>We share the story of Caroline, a 25-year-old newly qualified pharmacist who reads a prescription, understands what to do, then checks and checks again.</p><p> She isn’t unsafe or care...
Why Sleep Is the Ultimate Act of Self-Respect
<p>Contact us by whatsapp on +447485622662- let us know what you think of this episode. </p><p>You can spend thousands chasing better health and still feel worn out, snappy, foggy, and stuck in your own head at night. We keep buying the tools, but we keep postponing the most powerful recovery process we already have: sleep. And if work stress or anxiety is running your evenings, that postponement starts to look less like “productivity” and more like self neglect.<br/><br/>We tell a story about Ella, a high achieving counsellor who supports everyone else all day, then quie...
Mr Darcy, Workplace Anxiety and the Exhaustion of Being the Capable One
<p>Contact us by whatsapp on +447485622662- let us know what you think of this episode. </p><p>You can be excellent at your job and still be running on fumes. We talk about the kind of competence that gets applauded, the calm voice, the quick fixes, the “no problem” email, and how that same capability can quietly turn into a costume that drains your health.<br/><br/>I introduce Frederica, a high-performing interior designer who manages people, holds pressure, and keeps everything moving while feeling depleted in a way sleep cannot touch. Together we name the workplace trap: the more...
The Stupid Idea of Perfection: Why Life Isn't a Maths Exam
<p>Contact us by whatsapp on +447485622662- let us know what you think of this episode. </p><p>Perfection is supposed to make us feel confident, but it often does the opposite: it keeps us stuck, second-guessing messages we already sent and replaying moments we cannot change. We dig into why that happens, why “perfect” is an imaginary finish line, and why chasing it can quietly amplify work stress, anxiety, procrastination, and imposter syndrome. If you’ve ever felt like life is one long performance review, you’re going to recognise yourself here. <br/><br/>We share a real moment from behi...
Fear-Based Leadership at Work: What Voldemort Can Teach Us About Ego, Power and the Price of Fear
<p>Contact us by whatsapp on +447485622662- let us know what you think of this episode. </p><p>A room can feel fine one second and unsafe the next, all because one person walks in. We’ve both felt that sudden shift: conversations stop, shoulders rise, and everyone starts editing themselves in real time. We dig into what’s really happening when a manager uses fear to control a meeting, and why that kind of leadership gets mistaken for “respect” even as it erodes confidence across the team.<br/><br/>We also get practical about the body side of work stress a...
The Resilience Trumpet And The Office Sandwich
<p>Contact us by whatsapp on +447485622662- let us know what you think of this episode. </p><p>Nice people can still be unsafe people. That sounds harsh until you’ve lived the quiet version of workplace stress: the meetings where everyone speaks calmly, the smiles that don’t match the outcomes, the slow shift in access and warmth that leaves you tense, over-responsible, and second-guessing your own judgement. I’m Cheryl Parris, and I’m naming the uncomfortable truth that costs so many of us time, confidence, and career energy: nice is not the same as safe. <br/><br/>We go dee...
When New Management Changes the Weather- Work Stress
<p>Contact us by whatsapp on +447485622662- let us know what you think of this episode. </p><p>When management changes, your body often knows before your mind does—and that anxiety is valid. In this episode, Cheryl explores how women leaders pick up on subtle workplace shifts, why nervous system Awareness matters during transitions, and practical stress-recovery strategies for navigating uncertainty without burning out. Because your job doesn't have to feel like constant weather changes.</p><p>Cheryl explores the subtle yet significant shifts that can occur in the workplace following management changes. </p><p>She invites listeners to ref...
Why I Charge for a Discovery Session: Respect, Clarity, and Not Wasting Your Time
<p>Contact us by whatsapp on +447485622662- let us know what you think of this episode. </p><p>In this insightful episode, Cheryl delves into the significance of the discovery session within the ABGW Method®, shedding light on why she charges for it. She addresses the common misconception surrounding paid consultations, contrasting it with the often disingenuous free sessions that lead to sales pitches. Cheryl emphasises the importance of clarity in the coaching process, explaining how unclear expectations can lead to resentment and disappointment. By front-loading clarity, both parties can avoid misunderstandings and truly engage in meaningful support.<br/><br/>L...
