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Are you as fun as you used to be?Play isn't something you grow out of. It's something you lose touch with. And it turns out adults have genuine play personalities and most of us have been quietly starving ours for years.This Sunday (1 March, 3-5pm GMT), Dulcie is running the Play Day: a free, two-hour virtual pilot exploring four of the seven types of adult play as actual experience, not theory. No creativity required. No extroversion required. Just two hours that might shift something in you.Come if life has been a bit more beige than you'd like lately.Sign up for free here: https://luma.com/fo029kld——UN/DO is taking a winter hibernation and returns in spring with a brand new season. In the meantime, follow WorkWell for updates.——Visit www.thisisworkwell.com for more tools, courses, and upcoming eventsFollow us on Instagram & LinkedInPlease leave a five-star rating or short review to help others find the show© 2026 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

We did it! Welcome to the final episode of Your Best Year Yet.In this closing chapter, I walk you through six WorkWell tools so you can continue the work at your own pace if something from this week stirred something deeper.WorkWell tools mentioned:The Work Rewrite - www.thisisworkwell.com/workrewrite The Rest Reset - www.thisisworkwell.com/restreset The Play Project - www.thisisworkwell.com/playproject Own Your Brilliance - www.thisisworkwell.com/brilliance Build Your Guild - www.thisisworkwell.com/guild Leave With Purpose - www.thisisworkwell.com/leave © 2026 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice

Today’s episode guides you through the final section of the workbook which is all about choosing the single intention you’ll carry into the first season of the year, naming your first gentle steps and writing a love letter to your future self. It’s a soft, spacious way to begin the year, rooted in seasonality rather than pressure.© 2026 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

Today we’re looking gently toward the year ahead with honesty and intention. In this episode, I guide you through the Orient section of the workbook, which includes the Wheel of Life exercise and your ten “just one things”. You’ll learn how to name what matters for the season you’re stepping into, and how to make choices without guilt, urgency or overwhelm.Missed the start of the challenge? You can still join us. It’s completely free and you’ll receive everything straight to your inbox, including the workbook and the daily emails.Join Your Best Year Yet at www.thisisworkwell.com/bestyear More tomorrow as we move toward the final day of the challenge.© 2026 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

Today is another pause day to honour the kind of tiredness you’re carrying as we step into the new year. In this episode we talk about real rest (not collapse), the seven types of tiredness, and how to meet yourself with more care.If you haven’t joined the challenge yet, it’s not too late. Sign up at www.thisisworkwell.com/bestyear and everything you need will be sent to you right away.© 2026 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

It’s New Year’s Eve and instead of forcing yourself into someone else’s idea of “fun”, this episode invites you to rediscover the kind of play that actually feels good to you. We talk about joy, relief, curiosity and the moments that make you feel most alive. Think of it as a tiny celebration of who you really are.If you’d like to go deeper, I’ve written a companion reflection on Substack that explores play and play personalities in more detail. You can read it here.It’s not too late to join the challenge if you’re just discovering this. Download the workbook at www.thisisworkwell.com/bestyear© 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

Today we’re moving through the ten life lenses in the workbook to take a compassionate look at the year you actually lived. No judgement, no perfection, just clarity.It’s not too late to join the challenge if you’re just discovering this. Download the workbook at www.thisisworkwell.com/bestyear© 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

Day 1 is here and we’re starting with your values. I’ll take you through the prompts in the workbook, share a little about how this practice changed the way I move through my year and give you some guidance for gathering and narrowing what feels true for you.If you’re listening and thinking “I should probably be doing this,” you absolutely can. Sign up at www.thisisworkwell.com/bestyear and you’ll get everything you need right away.© 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

Your Best Year Yet is back for its second year and I could not be happier to share it with you. If you’re craving a gentle reset to close out the year, this is for you.This episode walks you through what the challenge is, how it works and how you can join in. It’s free, it’s thoughtful and designed to help you enter the new year with less pressure and more honesty.If you want to join, you can sign up at www.thisisworkwell.com/bestyear. You’ll receive everything you need straightaway.If someone in your world could use a softer start to the new year, feel free to send it their way too.© 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

This week’s dilemma:“I’m dressing like the ghost of myself”In this final minisode of the season, we hear from Anika, who’s been healing her relationship with her body and building a stronger one in the gym. But as her strength has grown, so has her shape and suddenly, nothing in her wardrobe feels like her.She’s stuck in a uniform of greys and beiges, drowning in clothes that fit her then but not her now, and unsure what dressing like her current self even means.We talk about the emotional weight of workwear, the politics of polish, and what it means when style and self-image fall out of sync. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “this isn’t me anymore”, this one’s for you.Visit www.thisisworkwell.com for more tools, courses, and upcoming eventsFollow us on Instagram & LinkedInPlease leave a five-star rating or short review to help others find the show© 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

This week’s dilemma:“I’m not sick enough to stop”In this episode, we hear from Marianne, a university comms manager quietly battling fatigue, pain, and brain fog, all while showing up to work every day like nothing’s wrong. With no clear diagnosis and a very real fear of being sidelined, she’s stuck in a grey zone between functioning and flailing.We talk about invisible illnesses, the pressure to power through and the ways that silence can feel safer than vulnerability, even when it’s slowly costing you. If you’ve ever worried that asking for help might make things worse, this one’s for you.It’s a reminder that you don’t need to break down completely to deserve help.Got a work dilemma?We’re answering real-life listener dilemmas all season long. Send yours to dilemma@thisisworkwell.com - anonymous, always.Visit www.thisisworkwell.com for more tools, courses, and upcoming eventsFollow us on Instagram & LinkedInPlease leave a five-star rating or short review to help others find the show© 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

This week’s dilemma:“I’m holding everyone up while falling apart”Simran’s letter is the kind that stays with you. On paper, she’s doing well. But beneath the surface, she’s carrying an invisible weight; balancing a demanding job with the emotional and practical load of caring for her dad.She doesn’t complain. She just copes. And that’s the problem.In this episode, we talk about the unseen cost of being the responsible one, why care work still goes unrecognised and what happens when we start disappearing from our own lives.If you’ve ever felt like your entire world rests on your shoulders, and no one even notices, this one’s for you.And if you're struggling silently too, let this be a gentle reminder: you deserve support too.Resources mentionedCharity for Civil Servants: https://www.cfcs.org.uk/ Got a work dilemma?We’re answering real-life listener dilemmas all season long. Send yours to dilemma@thisisworkwell.com - anonymous, always.Visit www.thisisworkwell.com for more tools, courses, and upcoming eventsFollow us on Instagram & LinkedInPlease leave a five-star rating or short review to help others find the show© 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

This week’s dilemma:“I think I have a crush on my boss”In this juicy but thoughtful minisode, we hear from a listener who swears she’s not that person until she suddenly is.After years of calm professionalism, something has shifted. A broken engagement, a late night in the office and a few too-personal conversations have left her wondering: is this harmless attraction or something more? And what does she do with the feelings now that they’re here?We talk workplace crushes, power dynamics, projection and the quiet fantasy of being truly seen at work. It’s vulnerable, honest and a reminder that sometimes the messiest feelings don’t fit neatly into right or wrong.Got a work dilemma?We’re answering real-life listener dilemmas all season long.Send yours to dilemma@thisisworkwell.com - anonymous, always.Visit www.thisisworkwell.com for more tools, courses, and upcoming eventsFollow us on Instagram & LinkedInPlease leave a five-star rating or short review to help others find the show© 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

This week’s dilemma:“I’m great at planning but terrible at follow-through.”In this episode, we hear from Lana, a self-confessed planner extraordinaire who can map out a five-year strategy before breakfast but somehow never quite gets started.She’s surrounded by templates, timelines and vision boards, but when it comes to her own goals, she keeps hitting pause. We talk about the illusion of control, the fear behind perfectionism, and why preparation isn’t the same as progress.If you’ve ever felt like you’re performing productivity without the payoff, this one’s for you.Got a work dilemma?We’re answering real-life listener dilemmas all season long. Send yours to dilemma@thisisworkwell.com - anonymous, always.Visit www.thisisworkwell.com for more tools, courses, and upcoming eventsFollow us on Instagram & LinkedInPlease leave a five-star rating or short review to help others find the show© 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

This week’s dilemma:“My success doesn’t feel like mine”In this minisode, we hear from Zayd, a high-flying brand strategist who’s paid off his parents’ mortgage, made director at a global agency, and married a doctor but still feels like he’s let his family down.Raised in a British Pakistani household with traditional expectations, Zayd followed a less conventional path. And while it’s brought success, joy, and stability, it’s also come with a quiet shame he can’t quite shake.We talk about what happens when your life looks great on paper but still doesn’t feel like enough, how cultural pride and personal fulfilment can clash, and why redefining success on your own terms can be harder than it sounds.If you’ve ever felt like you were living someone else’s dream - or disappointing someone by chasing your own - this one’s for you.Got a work dilemma?We’re answering real-life listener dilemmas all season long. Send yours to dilemma@thisisworkwell.com - anonymous, always.Visit www.thisisworkwell.com for more tools, courses, and upcoming eventsFollow us on Instagram & LinkedInPlease leave a five-star rating or short review to help others find the show© 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

This week’s dilemma:“My work identity is all I have”In this minisode, we hear from Adrian, a lifelong politics nerd who’s built his entire identity around a job he’s no longer sure he even likes.He was the kid quoting local councillors in the school newspaper, the student leading debates at uni, and now, a senior advisor who can’t remember the last time he had a hobby that didn’t involve a manifesto.We talk about what happens when your ambition gets everything you asked for, except a life outside of work. If you’ve ever felt like your job title has swallowed your personality, this one’s for you.Work is part of who we are but it shouldn’t be all we are.Got a work dilemma?We’re answering real-life listener dilemmas all season long. Send yours to dilemma@thisisworkwell.com - anonymous, always.Visit www.thisisworkwell.com for more tools, courses, and upcoming eventsFollow us on Instagram & LinkedInPlease leave a five-star rating or short review to help others find the show© 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

This week’s dilemma:“I’m tired of being the strong one”In this minisode, we hear from Rosina, a thoughtful, capable woman who’s always been the one others rely on at work, at home, and with friends. But after a string of personal losses and growing pressure in her relationship and career, she’s quietly unravelling.We talk about the burden of being “the strong one,” why care often doesn’t flow both ways, and how to start reclaiming softness without guilt. If you’ve ever had your camera off because you were crying at your desk, this one’s for you.It’s not about walking away, it’s about letting yourself be human.Got a work dilemma?We’re answering real-life listener dilemmas all season long. Send yours to dilemma@thisisworkwell.com - anonymous, always.Visit www.thisisworkwell.com for more tools, courses, and upcoming eventsFollow us on Instagram & LinkedInPlease leave a five-star rating or short review to help others find the show© 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

This week’s dilemma:“I like him, but I don’t rate him”In this minisode, we hear from Kay, who works at a national charity and finds herself caught between personal loyalty and professional doubt. Her boss Rob gave her a shot when she was newly pregnant, supported her through a rocky return from mat leave and has always backed her publicly.But lately, his mistakes are piling up and Kay’s the one quietly fixing them. She’s starting to worry that staying loyal could damage her career.We talk about what happens when admiration turns to unease, and how to navigate the messy middle between gratitude and growth.Got a work dilemma?We’re answering real-life listener dilemmas all season long. Send yours to dilemma@thisisworkwell.com - anonymous, always.Visit www.thisisworkwell.com for more tools, courses, and upcoming eventsFollow us on Instagram & LinkedInPlease leave a five-star rating or short review to help others find the show© 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

This week’s dilemma:“I’m the breadwinner now and it’s changed everything.”In this minisode, we respond to a letter from Georgia, who’s climbed the ladder in her career and doubled her salary but now feels like her marriage is quietly cracking under the pressure.Her wife is a brilliant teacher who once earned a similar amount, but a missed promotion and growing income gap have altered their dynamic. Now, pride, resentment and silence are creeping into the spaces where ease and equality used to live.We talk about how money intersects with power, identity, and partnership and what happens when success brings more than just a bigger paycheck. If you’ve ever wrestled with the emotional weight of being “the one who’s thriving” this one’s for you.There’s no neat fix but there is honesty, empathy, and a reminder that love and ambition don’t have to compete.Got a work dilemma?We’re answering real-life listener dilemmas all season long. Send yours to dilemma@thisisworkwell.com - anonymous, always.Visit www.thisisworkwell.com for more tools, courses, and upcoming eventsFollow us on Instagram & LinkedInPlease leave a five-star rating or short review to help others find the show© 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

This week’s dilemma:“I’ve matured but they still treat me the same.”In this minisode, we respond to Lauren. She’s a thoughtful listener who’s grown significantly in her role but keeps getting cast in her company’s origin story version of herself.She’s no longer the nervous grad she once was. She’s led big projects, found her voice and earned her place. But one senior colleague can’t seem to see past her early years and she’s worried his outdated view is colouring how others perceive her too.We talk about what it takes to shed an old skin at work, the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways power shapes perception and how to update your narrative without sounding self-important.If you’ve ever outgrown a role, a label or a version of yourself that others just won’t let go of, this one’s for you.Useful resource:Own Your Brilliance is a self-paced course designed to help you speak up, stand out and self-advocate with confidence. It’s ideal if you’re ready to shift how others see you without second-guessing every word. Explore it here.Got a work dilemma?There’s one more slot left for us to help you with your dilemmas this season. So if you have a burning issue you want help answering, send yours to dilemma@thisisworkwell.com - anonymous, always.Visit www.thisisworkwell.com for more tools, courses, and upcoming eventsFollow us on Instagram & LinkedInPlease leave a five-star rating or short review to help others find the show© 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved.This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.