Work Stress & Anxiety: Stress Recovery Strategies by ABGW
Managing Work Stress, Work Anxiety and Burnout in Women
Work Stress & Anxiety: Stress Recovery Strategies by ABGW is a trauma-aware podcast for women dealing with work stress, work anxiety, high-functioning stress, work-related stress, and burnout in women.
Hosted by Cheryl Paris, clinical hypnotherapist and stress recovery coach, this show offers practical tools, grounded insight, gentle humour, and nervous-system-aware support for women who manage teams, lead services, run businesses, or quietly carry more than they should.
ABGW stands for Amazing, Brilliant, Gorgeous, Wonderful.
Each episode explores the hidden cost of keeping it together: overthinking, sleep disruption, emotional load, workplace pressure, boundaries, burnout risk, and the private exhaustion behind “I’m fine.”
No fluff. No fake wellness theatre. No pretending a scented candle can fix a workplace culture with structural indigestion.
Shared stories are anonymised. This podcast is for reflection and education only, not medical, psychological, legal, or workplace advice.
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Episodes
96 episodes
Why Your Boundaries Fail And How To Keep Them
Boundaries don’t need to be dramatic to work; they need to be steady. We wrap our mini series by turning vague requests into clear limits you can hold under pressure, even when your calendar is crammed and your stress is high. Instead of chasin...
The Hidden Cost Of Always Saying Yes
What if the fear of being judged is the only thing standing between you and the energy you’ve been missing? We zoom into that quiet worry—“if I put myself first, I’ll be judged”—and turn it into a clear, simple practice you can try today. Inste...
Learn How To Stop Swallowing The Sea Of Stress
Ever hear that inner voice say, “This won’t work for me,” and feel your body tense before your mind even argues back? We explore why that thought often signals a nervous system scanning for safety, not a verdict on your ability. Rather than try...
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From Overwhelm To Action: Sorting Complex Boundaries With Three Simple Buckets
Feeling pinned by “it’s complicated”? We explore a calm way to navigate messy boundary moments without drama or self-doubt. When history, power, or office politics make everything feel loaded, our minds swirl. We slow that swirl with a simple f...
Are You Exhausted from Fixing Their Moods? The Hidden Cost of the Rescue Reflex
Ever walk into a meeting and feel the temperature drop even though no one says a word? We dig into the hidden labor of managing other people’s moods at work and offer a calmer path: stop chasing the weather and start owning your role. I share w...
You Can’t Think Your Way Out Of Stress When Your State Is Wrecked
Some truths are hard to say out loud: you can’t think your way out of stress when your state is wrecked. We close the series by getting honest about tired-brain traps, why exhaustion shrinks your options, and how to build a steady state that ma...
Who Benefits From Your Self-Editing?
Ever been tagged as difficult, too much, cold, or not approachable and felt the air go out of the room? We pull those stickers off and look at what they hide: a culture that rewards performance of niceness and punishes clarity. Cheryl explores ...
Stop Owning What Isn’t Yours And Start Seeing Clearly
Ever feel like every problem at work lands on your desk and somehow becomes your fault? We go straight at that myth with a candid look at how stress narrows our lenses and turns systemic dysfunction into personal shame. From shifting goalposts ...
Branding Your Moxie: Because “Keeping It Together” Needs A Rebrand
In this invigorating episode of ABGW, Cheryl Paris dives deep into the exhausting belief that we must possess more confidence, courage, or sparkle before we can truly be visible. If you've ever felt on the brink of collapse while leading, this ...
Why " Be Confident" is Useless Advice
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Unmasking Shame: The Courage to Embrace Our Truths
In this thought-provoking episode of ABGW, Cheryl Paris invites you to explore the weight of titles and the burdens of self-deception. She reflects on how societal labels can often trap us, leading to a disconnection from our true selves and th...
From Complexity to Clarity: The Lemonade Philosophy :Just Make Lemonade
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Small Acts, Big Impact: Navigating Compassion in Tough Times
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Comfort vs Safety: The Quest for Inner Sturdiness
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When Relaxing Means Disappearing
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Multi-Camera Perspective: Navigating Life’s Challenges
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Small Shifts, Significant Growth: Finding Your Own Rhythm
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The Art of Steady Steps: Finding Clarity in Chaos
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The Power of Tiny Changes: Transforming Ordinary Moments
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Small Steps, Big Changes: Embracing Your Journey
In this refreshing episode of ABGW, join Cheryl Paris as she guides you through five mindful minutes designed for your real life, not the flawless version we often envision. If you find yourself smart, capable, and secretly exhausted, this epis...
You Don’t Have To Be Loud To Lead
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The Art of the Reset
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Beyond Transactions: Building Meaningful Connections at Work
In this enlightening episode of ABGW, join Cheryl Paris as she navigates the murky waters of workplace stress and the often transactional nature of team relationships. With a unique blend of warmth and steadiness, Cheryl invites you to explore ...
The Power of Pause: Crafting Calm in a Hectic World
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Too soft? Try me! From Tense Meetings To Clear Conversations
A tight stomach, a tense smile, a room that braces before anyone speaks—work stress shows up fast and steals clarity even faster. We walk you through a simple, evidence-aligned way to change the room without a speech: set your state first, then...