When Work Hijacks Your Life: Here’s How to Break Free  | Guy Winch

When Work Hijacks Your Life: Here’s How to Break Free | Guy Winch

April 15, 2026 · 27 min

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This episode features psychologist Guy Winch discussing how to reclaim balance in life when work takes over.

When work starts to take over your life, it can impact more than just your schedule. It can affect your health, relationships, and overall happiness. In this episode, we interview psychologist and bestselling author Guy Winch to explore how to reclaim balance in a world that rewards overworking. We discuss why overworking has become so common, how it affects our mental and physical well-being, and what practical steps you can take to regain control. Guy shares simple, science-backed strategies to help you set boundaries, quiet your mind after work, and reconnect with the parts of your life that matter most. If you’ve ever felt like work is crowding out everything else, this conversation will help you reset, refocus, and build a healthier relationship with your time. Learn more in Guy’s latest book, Mind Over Grind → https://amzn.to/48zLic2 RESOURCES Own Your Time – Order my first book today! MKM Coaching – Get 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey. Coast FIRE Calculator – Find out when you can slow down or stop investing for retirement. Mortgage Payoff Calculator – See how fast you can become mortgage free. YouTube – Subscribe for free to watch videos of episodes and…

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Host: Andy Hill

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