Why Work Makes Us Anxious - And What Can Actually Help, with Dr Kat Page (Part 1)

About this episode

This episode explores how workplace environments contribute to anxiety and stress, featuring insights from organisational psychologist Dr Kat Page.

Feeling overwhelmed at work? You’re not alone - and it might not be a “you” problem. In this episode of Well, Hello Anxiety , Dr Jodi Richardson is joined by organisational psychologist Dr Kat Page , author of Good Work , to explore how our workplaces can shape our mental health - for better or worse. Together they unpack why anxiety and stress at work are often a natural response to demanding environments, not a personal weakness. From constant interruptions and heavy workloads to a lack of control or recovery time, Dr Kat explains how modern work can keep our nervous systems stuck in “stress mode.” But there is hope. In Part 1 of this conversation, you’ll learn: • Why anxiety at work is often a normal biological response , not a failure • How high demands and low control can lead to burnout and job strain • The powerful concept of “punctuating your day” with small pauses to reset your nervous system • Why the way you spend your time after work can make a huge difference to your recovery If you’ve ever felt stretched between work, family, and life admin - this episode will help you understand what’s…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Jodi Richardson

Guest: Dr Kat Page

Topics covered

• workplace anxiety
• mental health
• stress management
• burnout
• wellbeing

Keywords

• anxiety
• work stress
• mental health
• burnout
• recovery strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Good Work

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