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 really going on and give you practical ways to support your wellbeing.

🎧 Plus: This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation with Dr Kat Page... stay tuned for Part 2 next week.

Connect with Dr Kat Page:

https://www.drkatpage.com/


Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson:

https://linktr.ee/drjodirichardson?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabqDVAw_zhoG3IXGRhgjn-J14BFJy50ztJbCHywMfZobVH12nX1USMbisI_aem_QViUbKkXHlwbD3y4kGcvGQ

Feeling overwhelmed at work? You&rsquo;re not alone - and it might not be a &ldquo;you&rdquo; 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 &ldquo;stress mode.&rdquo;
But there is hope.
In Part 1 of this conversation, you&rsquo;ll learn: &bull; Why anxiety at work is often a normal biological response, not a failure &bull; How high demands and low control can lead to burnout and job strain &bull; The powerful concept of &ldquo;punctuating your day&rdquo; with small pauses to reset your nervous system &bull; Why the way you spend your time after work can make a huge difference to your recovery
If you&rsquo;ve ever felt stretched between work, family, and life admin - this episode will help you understand what&rsquo;s really going on and give you practical ways to support your wellbeing.
🎧 Plus: This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation with Dr Kat Page... stay tuned for Part 2 next week.
Connect with Dr Kat Page:
<a href="https://www.drkatpage.com/">https://www.drkatpage.com/</a>
 Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://linktr.ee/drjodirichardson?fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabqDVAw_zhoG3IXGRhgjn-J14BFJy50ztJbCHywMfZobVH12nX1USMbisI_aem_QViUbKkXHlwbD3y4kGcvGQ&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1762815572393415&amp;usg=AOvVaw181E6AW8V9KU-FvOVSeOG1" data-rawhref="https://linktr.ee/drjodirichardson?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabqDVAw_zhoG3IXGRhgjn-J14BFJy50ztJbCHywMfZobVH12nX1USMbisI_aem_QViUbKkXHlwbD3y4kGcvGQ">https://linktr.ee/drjodirichardson?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabqDVAw_zhoG3IXGRhgjn-J14BFJy50ztJbCHywMfZobVH12nX1USMbisI_aem_QViUbKkXHlwbD3y4kGcvGQ</a>

Our minds didn’t evolve for modern day life. It’s natural to feel anxious, but sometimes we can get stuck in a cycle of anxiety that gets in the way of, well, everything. If you’re looking for a compassionate place to learn how to dial anxiety down and get on with creating a happier life with more calm, contentment, meaning and purpose, this is the podcast for you.
Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to help you rise to the challenge of being human with the tools you need to thrive.


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Our minds didn’t evolve for modern day life. It’s natural to feel anxious, but sometimes we can get stuck in a cycle of anxiety that gets in the way of, well, everything. If you’re looking for a compassionate place to learn how to dial anxiety down and get on with creating a happier life with more calm, contentment, meaning and purpose, this is the podcast for you. Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to help you rise to the challenge of being human with the tools you need to thrive.
 For education and entertainment purposes only.

This is ‘Well, hello anxiety’, a podcast where we end the struggle with anxiety and build our toolkit of practical skills to thrive.

Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson

Anxiety happens. What happens next is what matters most. But where to start? And then what? And what if it's someone else you're trying to help? 'Well, hello anxiety' is the podcast where you'll learn answers to all of these questions and so much more. You'll finally see anxiety for what it really is, understand it, learn what the science says about settling it right down and how to help others as well. If you're looking for genuinely helpful, compassionate anxiety help, for yourself, or someone you care about, this is the podcast for you. An award-winning podcast Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to finally get anxiety out of the way so you can live the life that's waiting for you.



For education and entertainment purposes only.

Anxiety happens. What happens next is what matters most. But where to start? And then what? And what if it's someone else you're trying to help? 'Well, hello anxiety' is the podcast where you'll learn answers to all of these questions and so much more. You'll finally see anxiety for what it really is, understand it, learn what the science says about settling it right down and how to help others as well. If you're looking for genuinely helpful, compassionate anxiety help, for yourself, or someone you care about, this is the podcast for you. An award-winning podcast Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to finally get anxiety out of the way so you can live the life that's waiting for you.
 
For education and entertainment purposes only.