Work and Wellness
Episodes
EP 79: Burnout Isn't the Price of Success, It's a Sign You're Doing It Wrong with Alex Davids- Neuroscience Expert
15 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if burnout isn't the price of success — but actually a sign you're doing it wrong?In this episode I sit down with Alex Davids, founder ...
EP 78: Why So Many Successful People Still Feel Unhappy with ex pro sufer Cooper Chapman
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the success you've been chasing is sitting on the wrong mountain entirely?In this episode I sit down with Cooper Chapman, former professio...
EP 77: Nobody Told Me This About Leadership: 10 Lessons Every New Leader Needs to Hear
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything you were told about getting promoted was actually setting you up to struggle? In this episode, I'm sharing something a little d...
EP 76: Why More Women Need to Stop Apologising for Wanting More with Francesca Molina
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if staying exactly where you are is actually the biggest risk you're taking?In this episode, I sit down with Francesca Molina, founder and pr...
EP 75: Exhaustion Is Not Evidence of Success - Sustainable Leadership with Shelley-Ann Pieterse
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the exhaustion you're wearing as a badge of honour is actually the thing holding you back?In this episode, I sit down with Shelley-Ann Pie...
EP 74: Why Your Limiting Beliefs Feel So Real (And How to Change Them)
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Last week I ran a workshop for a group of Year 11 girls on limiting beliefs, growth mindset and grit. And it might have been one of my favourite works...
EP 73: How Your Personal Presentation Impacts Your Income (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This one might ruffle a few feathers but it's a conversation worth having.Does the way you present yourself actually impact how much you earn? The res...
EP 72: Self-Awareness Isn’t Enough- How to Turn Insight into Action and Change Your Behaviour
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Self-awareness is everywhere right now in leadership conversations, personal development, therapy, coaching. And for good reason. But what if all that...
EP 71: Successful on Paper, Unfulfilled in Reality: Why High Performers Feel Stuck at Work with Elaine Atkinson
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever looked at your career on paper and thought — this should feel better than it does?In this episode, I sit down with career and leadersh...
EP 70: How Slowing Down Improves Performance, Leadership & Clarity (Lessons From My Island Break)
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you finally give yourself enough space to stop?In this episode, I share my reflections from 10 days in Hawaii — not as a travel di...
EP69: Brain Fog at Work - Why You're More Distracted Than Ever and What to Do About It
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed your brain doesn't seem to work as it used to?In this episode, I get into why so many of us are walking into rooms and forgetting...
EP 68: Building Trust at Work - Why It Takes Months to Earn and Minutes to Lose
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryWhat does it really mean to trust the people you work with and what happens when you don't?In this episode, I take a deep dive into the sci...
EP 67: AI at Work - The Good, The Risk and What It’s Doing to Our Wellbeing
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryWhat is AI actually doing to our work and our wellbeing and are we asking the right questions about it?In this episode, I take an honest look a...
EP 66: Why Relationships Are the Real Currency of Business and Leadership
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryWhat if the biggest opportunities in your career or business didn’t come from strategy, productivity hacks, or even skill — but from the pe...
EP 65 The Neuroscience of Stress, Wellbeing and Performance at Work with Lisa Riegel
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryExplore how neuroscience can inform leadership, wellbeing, and performance. Dr. Lisa Riegel shares practical insights on brain science, stress ...
EP 64: Success Without Fulfilment Is Failure- Rebuilding Purpose Through Gratitude with Josh Hupfeld
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this insightful interview, Josh Hupfeld shares his journey from social work dealing with trauma to entrepreneurship, and how practices like ...
EP 63: How to Make a Big Career Decision (Without Burning Out or Second-Guessing Yourself)
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After four years of running Grit Pilates, I made the decision to close the studio. The business is thriving. The community is incredible. The revenue ...
EP 62: Stop Managing Time. Start Managing Energy!
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, Angela Davies discusses the importance of managing energy rather than just time in the workplace. She emphasises that whi...
EP 61: Burnout Isn’t the Problem- How to Trust Your Intuition and Realign Your Career (Human Design Explained) with Hillary McVeigh
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap the Year of the Snake, this episode feels like the perfect reset.I’m joined by Hillary McVeigh—former lawyer turned Human Design teache...
EP 60: Change Fatigue Is Real- How to Lead Yourself (and Others) Through Constant Change at Work
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Change at work isn’t new — but the pace and volume of change is leaving a lot of capable, high-performing people feeling exhausted.In this episode...
EP 59: Your Attention Isn’t Yours Anymore- A Big Tech Insider Explains Why, What it's Doing to our Mental Health (and How to Get It Back)
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your Attention Isn’t Yours Anymore — A Big Tech Insider Explains Why (and How to Get It Back)What if the reason you feel distracted, overwhelmed, ...
EP 58: 2026 Work & Wellness Predictions- Why Human Energy, Connection and Capacity Will Matter More Than Ever
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Angela unpacks three powerful work and wellness trends set to shape the workforce in 2026 — inspired by a recent Forbes article tha...
EP 57: The Real Ins and Outs for 2026- Work, Wellness and Living a Rich Life
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As we head into a new year, social media is flooded with “ins and outs” lists — so in this episode, I’m sharing my take on what’s actually w...
EP 56: Why Your Goals Fail Without Systems (and How to Build Habits That Actually Stick)
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every January, we talk about goals.But goals don’t fail because we lack motivation — they fail because we don’t have the systems to support them...
EP 55: How to Set Intentional Goals for the New Year- 2026
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Angela Davies discusses the importance of goal setting for the new year, emphasizing reflection on the past year, identifying ...
EP 54: Why Time Off Doesn’t Equal Rest- The Different Types of Rest You Need to Recover and Avoid Burnout
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Angela Davies discusses the importance of understanding and optimizing rest during the holiday season. She emphasizes that tru...
EP 53: The Accidental Counsellor- How to Support Mental Wellbeing in a Crisis
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Work in Wellness, Angela Davies discussesthe concept of the 'accidental counselor'—individuals who find themselves suppor...
EP 52: Working Parents, Burnout and the Future of Work- Why Their Wellbeing Is Everyone’s Business with Dr Rosina McAlpine
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Dr. Rosina McAlpine discusses theincreasing stress and burnout faced by working parents, emphasizing the needfor organi...
EP 51: Ambitious Couple, Busy Life- How We Stay Connected (and Sane) with cohost Liam Davies
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, Angela and Liam discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance while prioritizing their relationship. ...
EP 50: Why Strong Relationships Are the Key to Better Mental Health and Wellbeing
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, Angela Davies emphasizes the critical role that relationships play in determining both mental and physical health. She di...
EP 49: Energy, Emotion & Performance: The Leadership Lessons I Didn’t Expect From John Edward Psychic Medium
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, Angela Davies shares her profound experience at a mediumship event with John Edward, highlighting the emotional connectio...
EP 48: Consistency, Not Perfection: Women's Midlife Power Years with Courtney Townley
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Courtney Townley — coach, speaker, host of Grace & Grit, author of The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman’s Guide to Deep HealthEpisode ...
EP 47: Beyond the Ladder- Burnout, Identity & Building a Life That Fits with Khara Williams
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Khara Williams — former banking executive; founder of Herde, a platform for women in the “messy middle” of reinvention; newly based in Ab...
EP 46: Fear, Ego and Career Transitions: The Mindset for Starting Over with Liam Davies
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode SummaryIn this episode, I sit down with my husband, Liam — a former Navy Clearance Diver turned construction project leader — to talk abou...
EP 45: How to Bring Back Joy When Life Starts Feeling Too Serious
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Angela Davies explores the often-overlooked topic of joy, emphasizing its importance in our lives beyond mere productivity. Sh...
EP 44: Loneliness Is as Harmful as Smoking 15 Cigarettes a Day- What science reveals about loneliness, health and how connection can heal us.
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Angela Davies explores the theme of loneliness and its profound impact on wellness and health. She discusses the importance of...
EP 43: Spring Reset: How to Refresh Your Work, Mindset and Wellness for a Strong Finish to the Year
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Angela Davies discusses the significance of spring as a time for renewal and growth. She emphasizes the importance of resetti...
EP 42: Sustainable High Performance, Why Wellbeing and Work Must Coexist
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, Ange is interviewed by Dr Bree Hurn and she shares her insights on the importance of daily movement, resilience, and sust...
EP 41: Finding Your Way Back- Wellbeing Tools for Returning to Work After Grief
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: In this deeply personal episode of Work & Wellness with Ange Davies, I open up about navigating the sudden loss of my dad and how I’ve ...
EP 40: Burnout, Identity & Entrepreneurship- How to Heal, Lead & Thrive Beyond Work with Nell Goodarzi
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, Angela Davies and Nell Gadazi explore the complex relationship between identity and work, particularly in the context of ...
EP 39: Saying No Without Guilt: Boundaries, Mental Health and Beating Burnout
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the Work in Wellness podcast, host Angela Davies explores the challenges of saying no in both professional and social contex...
EP 38: How to Align Your Habits with Energy and Values for a Healthier, More Productive Life – with Dr. Bree Hurn
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: Join Dr. Bree Hurn, affectionately known as the Habit Nerd, as she delves into the intricate relationship between habits, energy, and persona...
EP 37: Protect the Asset- How to Look After Yourself During Busy Seasons Without Burning Out
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Join Angela Davies as she delves into the concept of "protecting the asset," inspired by Greg McKeon's book, Essentialism. ...
EP 36: Performance, Partnership and Pain: Behind the Scenes of Our First Ultramarathon Together
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the Work in Wellness podcast, host Angela Davies shares her experiences and insights from completing an ultra marathon with ...
Ep 35: Mastering LinkedIn Strategy: Personal Branding, Authentic Content & Wellbeing at Work with Abbey Naylor
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the Work in Wellness podcast, host Angela Davies engages with Abbie Naylor, founder of Bold Mood, to explore the intersectio...
Ep 34: Designing a Career You Don’t Want to Escape From: Wellness and the Portfolio Career Path with Anna Mack
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Work in Wellness, Angela Davies speaks with Anna Mackenzie about navigating the complexities of modern work culture, the imp...
EP 33: Reset and Rise: Reclaiming Your Financial, Mental, and Career Wellbeing This Financial Year
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Work in Wellness, Angela Davies discusses the importance of resetting our financial, mental, and career well-being as we tra...
EP 32: Style, Self-Image & Midlife Confidence: How Fashion Shapes Wellbeing with Ange Cleary
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the Work in Wellness podcast, host Angela Davies engages in a deep conversation with fashion stylist Ange Cleary about the i...
EP 31: The Inner Shift- How Intuition and Mindset can help to Heal our Mental Health with Madelyn Carafa
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the Work in Wellness podcast, host Angela Davies speaks with Madeleine Kerafa, founder of The Healthy Hustlers. They discuss...
EP 30: How to Protect Your Mental Health During EOFY- Tips to Stay Focused and Avoid Burnout
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Work in Wellness, Angela Davies discusses the pressures associated with the end of the financial year and how to navigate th...
EP 29: Smart Nutrition for Busy Workdays: Protein, Prep & the Power of Creatine with Amy Savage
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the Link to Amy's Signature Program- The Signature Program | Amy Savage NutritionCODE: GRIT15 for 15% offSummaryIn this episode, Angela Da...
EP 28: Money, Mindset & Mental Health- A Conversation on Financial Wellbeing with Financial Expert Barton White
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Work in Wellness, Angela Davies andfinancial advisor Barton White discuss the multifaceted nature of financialwell-being, em...
EP 27: The Accidental Counsellor- How to Support Mental Health Without Being a Psychologist
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Work in Wellness, Angela Davies discusses the concept of the 'accidental counselor'—individuals who find themselves suppo...
EP 26: Trusting Yourself- Career Transitions, Tapping into Intuition and Healing from Burnout with Hillary McVeigh
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Angela Davies speaks with Hillary McVeigh, a former lawyer turned human design teacher and intuitive guide. Hillary shares her...
EP 25: Brand You- Why Personal Branding Is the New Leadership Skill with Monica Kade
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Work in Wellness, host Angela Davies engages with brand messaging strategist Monica Kade to explore the intersection of pers...
EP 24: Why Doing Hard Things Builds Confidence, Resilience and Self-Respect
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Work and Wellness, Angela Davies explores the importance of embracing challenges and doing hard things as a means of buildin...
EP 23: Speak with Impact- Overcoming fear to Communicate Confidently with Jacqui Maloney
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Angela Davies welcomes Jackie Maloney, a communication coach and storytelling expert, to discuss the importance of finding one...
EP 22: From AFL to LifeChanger- Scott Watters Lessons on Mindset, Performance and Empowering Youth
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the Work in Wellness podcast, host Angela Davies engages in a profound conversation with Scott, a former AFL player and coac...
EP 21: Why Walking is the Ultimate Nervous System Hack
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Angela Davies discusses the profound benefits of walking for regulating the nervous system and managing stress. She shares per...
EP 20: We Rise- Overcoming life's setbacks through Grit, Growth & Wellness with Justin Meredith
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the Work in Wellness podcast, host Angela Davies speaks with Justin Meredith, co-founder of We Rise Collective, about naviga...
EP 19: From the Battlefield to the Boardroom, Lessons in Mindset from a Navy Clearance Diver with Ash Semmens
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger Warning- This episode mentions suicide*SummaryIn this episode, Angela Davies speaks with Ash Semmens, aformer Navy clearance diver, about his...
EP 18: The Real Cost of Burnout: What It's Doing to Your Career and How to Stop It
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Work in Wellness, Angela Davies dives deep into the topic of burnout, sharing her personal experiences and insights on how i...
EP 17: Written in the Stars: Using Astrology to Elevate Your Career and Wellness with Kristy Gray
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Angela Davies interviews Kristy Gray, a seasoned astrologer, about the intersection of astrology, work, and wellness. Kristy shares h...
EP 16: Redefining Success- Using Human Design and AI to shape your ideal portfolio career with Julie Fedele
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Work and Wellness, Angela Davies speaks with Jules Fidele about the evolving concept of portfolio careers, the shift towards flexib...
EP 15: Showing Up for Yourself: Why Wellbeing Habits Matter Even When Motivation Is Low
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Work in Wellness, Angela Davies discusses the importance of maintaining wellbeing habits even during low motivation periods....
EP 14: Meditate to Elevate: How Meditation Supercharges Focus & Performance with Elise Catchlove
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Angela Davies welcomes Elise Catchlove, a meditation teacher and wellness mentor, to discuss the transformative power of Vedic...
EP 13: How to Outperform at Work through Self Awareness with Eleni Dracakis
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Work in Wellness podcast, host AngelaDavies engages in a deep conversation with business psychologist Eleni Dracakis about the ...
EP 12: When Success Isn’t Enough: Redefining Work, Wellbeing & Purpose- Ange's Story
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Work in Wellness podcast, host Angela Davies shares her personal journey through challenges, burnout, and the importanc...
EP 11: Food for Thought: Nutrition Hacks to improve your Performance and Wellbeing at Work with Stu Cooke
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Work in Wellness podcast, host Angela Davies speaks with Stu Cooke, co-founder of 180 Nutrition and Ancestral Nutrition...
EP 10: The Courage to Lead: Authenticity, Boundaries and Self-Care with Margot Faraci
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Angela Davies interviews Margot Faraci, a seasoned leader known for her transformative approach to leadership through t...
EP 9: Small Shifts, Big Results: 10 Micro Habits to Improve Your Wellbeing and Focus This January
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of Work in Wellness, host Angela Davies shares 10 micro habits that can significantly enhance wellbeing and productivity. The...
EP 8: From Goals to Reality- Making your 2025 Habits Stick
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Work in Wellness, Angela Davies explores the intersection of wellness and productivity, emphasizing the importance of habits in ach...
EP 7: 2025- Designing your Best Year Yet Through Effective Goal Setting
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Angela Davies discusses how to intentionally design your year for 2025 by setting effective goals and incorporating mini adventures. ...
EP 6: In's and Out's for 2025: The Work and Wellness Edition
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ange Davies discusses the trends and habits to leave behind in 2024 and those to embrace in 2025 from a work and wellness perspective...
EP 5: Escaping the Comparison Trap
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ange Davies discusses the pervasive issue of comparison, particularly in the context of social media and year-end reflections. She ex...
EP 4: Reframing Stress: From Enemy to Ally
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: In this episode of the Work in Wellness podcast, host Angela Davies explores the multifaceted nature of stress, emphasising its biological an...
EP 3: Alone Time equals Big Impact: Why Solitude is the secret to Success
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Angela Davies explores the concept of solitude as a powerful tool for personal growth and mental wellness. She discusses the importan...
EP 2: Your Survival Guide to Navigating the End of Year Exhaustion
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are coming to the end of the year and feeling like you're exhausted and on the edge of burnout, this episode is for you. In it we cover the sig...
EP 1: Why NO is the most important word you'll use this December
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode of the podcast and we discuss how to say no, why saying no is so hard and how it impacts our performance.
Work and Wellness Trailer
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A little sneak peak of what you'll be listening to on the Work and Wellness podcast