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Episode Synopsis
If rest makes you restless, this episode is for you.In the Season 1 finale of Beneath the Busy, we look beneath the polished surface of high performance to explore a quietly harmful dynamic: work addiction. It often looks like dedication—but underneath is a loop of anxiety, avoidance, and a relentless need to prove.You’ll learn:What work addiction is (and isn’t)Why it hides in plain sight—especially in ambitious, high-achieving peopleHow to spot the loop, interrupt it, and begin to step outWhy separating your work from your worth is the real workMaya’s story: a real-life example of unhooking from the cycleThis is not a list of hacks. It’s a gentle call to reflect—because you don’t have to quit your job to quit the loop, but you may need to stop earning your self-worth one task at a time.Download the free Work Addiction Self-Screen & Reflection Guide Want a nudge when Season 2 goes live in October? Add your name to this form🎧 Thanks for listening! If you’re ready to take this further, here are a few ways to connect or go deeper: * Free Mental Health Check-in → Sign up here to receive a simple yet powerful resource to combat burnout and reclaim your energy. * Join my Newsletter → Thoughtful, grounded reflections on navigating workplace pressures, supporting mental health, and leading with impact. Sign up here. * Say hi / share a takeaway → Connect with me on LinkedIn. → Message me directly here. * Work with me → See how I support senior leaders and HR professionals in building mentally healthy teams and organisations.
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