Wave Work Stress Goodbye

In this special International Women’s Day episode, we explore the hidden pressures many women experience in leadership roles.Behind successful careers and executive titles, many women leaders quietly navigate work stress, performance pressure, responsibility, and the expectation to balance everything perfectly.But where does this pressure actually come from?In this episode, I explore the experience of executive stress, leadership pressure, and career expectations through the lens of the Inside-Out understanding — a powerful insight into how our moment-to-moment experience of work is created.When we begin to see how the mind works, something surprising happens: the weight of stress, pressure, and overthinking can begin to lift.This conversation is for women in leadership, corporate professionals, and high performers who want to succeed without carrying the hidden burden of workplace stress.🎧 If you’ve ever felt the invisible pressure of leadership, this episode is for you.📄 Download my free Work Stress Guide in the bio/episode notes.⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠WATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3c⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠:https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-richardson-7441643a4/⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/FREE WORK STRESS PDF:⁠⁠⁠https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/2021726/178600599183426636/share⁠⁠⁠Contact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.

What is the real experience of a promotion?In this episode, we explore leadership pressure, identity shift, and career stress that often follow career progression. Promotions can bring status and opportunity — but they also trigger imposter syndrome, performance anxiety, increased responsibility, and workplace stress.We break down the psychology behind stepping into leadership, why confidence can dip after career advancement, and how high performers can manage stress during professional growth.If you’re navigating a recent promotion or preparing for leadership, this episode offers practical insight into career development, identity transition, and sustainable success at work.Download the free guide below for a deeper understanding of work stress.New episodes every Sunday.⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=en⁠⁠WATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3c⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠:https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-richardson-7441643a4/⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/FREE WORK STRESS PDF:⁠⁠https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/2021726/178600599183426636/share⁠⁠Contact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.

Working While Sick: Why High Performers Feel Stress and Anxiety About RestWhy do high performers feel guilty resting when they’re sick?In this episode, I explore why ambitious professionals struggle with anxiety about taking time off work — even when their body clearly needs recovery. For many leaders and high achievers, work stress doesn’t stop when illness starts. Rest can feel unsafe, unproductive, or like falling behind.We look at why working while sick has become normalised, how identity and responsibility fuel stress, and why your nervous system struggles to switch off.If you’re a driven professional who finds it hard to rest without guilt, this episode explains what’s really happening — and how to respond differently.Download the free guide below for a deeper understanding of work stress and recovery.New episodes every Sunday.INSTAGRAM⁠:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=en⁠WATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3c⁠LinkedIn⁠:https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-richardson-7441643a4/⁠WEBSITE⁠:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/FREE WORK STRESS PDF:⁠https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/2021726/178600599183426636/share⁠Contact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.

Bonus Episode: Work Stress Explained (YouTube Audio Transcript)This bonus episode is the audio transcript from my recent YouTube video, Work Stress Explained: Why High Performers Struggle to Switch Off After Work.If you’re a high-performing professional who struggles to switch off after work, this episode explains why. In this episode, I explore why ambitious professionals internalise stress, why anxiety at work follows you home, and how much of your experience is being created internally rather than externally.Understanding how work stress actually works is the first step to resetting properly.If this resonates, download the free guide below for a deeper explanation of work stress, anxiety at work, and how to switch off without forcing it.If you would like to watch the YouTube video version link is below:https://youtu.be/afRXiWOeQlUINSTAGRAM⁠:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=en⁠WATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3c⁠LinkedIn⁠:https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-richardson-7441643a4/⁠WEBSITE⁠:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/FREE WORK STRESS PDF:⁠https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/2021726/178600599183426636/share⁠Contact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.

Why do work presentations trigger anxiety and self-doubt — even when you’re capable and prepared?In this episode, I explore presentation anxiety at work, public speaking stress, and why even high-performing professionals experience fear before meetings or presentations.If you struggle with:Anxiety before presentingFear of being judged at workSelf-doubt in meetingsThis episode explains what’s really happening psychologically.I break down why presentation stress isn’t caused by the audience or the boardroom — but by how the mind interprets the moment.If you’re navigating workplace anxiety, performance pressure, or imposter syndrome, this will give you clarity on why it feels so intense — and why it doesn’t have to.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=enWATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3cLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-richardson-7441643a4/WEBSITE:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/FREE WORK STRESS PDF:https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/2021726/178600599183426636/shareContact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.

Why do so many high-performing professionals feel compelled to keep working, even when they’re exhausted or no longer under pressure?In this episode, we explore the deeper causes of work stress, overworking, and anxiety — beyond workload, deadlines, or poor time management. We look at why rest can feel uncomfortable, why switching off feels difficult, and how the mind creates a constant sense of urgency.Drawing lightly on the principles shared by Syd Banks, this conversation points toward a different understanding of stress, thought, and experience — one that doesn’t rely on fixing habits, setting boundaries, or trying harder to relax.This isn’t a productivity episode or a burnout solution.It’s an invitation to see what’s actually creating pressure at work — and how insight alone can begin to change the experience.French Philosopher Pierre Teilhard De Chardin to confirm said "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience" :)Below is a video of Syd Banks describing this inside / out understanding:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8_MHOROCVU&list=PL29ixAnz4WQ_MG1YpHANt9PRAdqDjx3E6INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=enWATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3cLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-richardson-7441643a4/WEBSITE:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/Contact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.

This is a bonus audio version of a recent YouTube episode exploring work stress and anxiety from a deeper perspective.In this conversation, I look at why work itself isn’t actually the source of stress, pressure, or anxiety — even though it often feels that way — and what’s really creating our moment-to-moment experience at work. Rather than offering strategies or techniques, this episode points to a simpler understanding of how experience is formed from the inside out.If you’re someone who feels driven, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles of overthinking at work, this episode may offer a sense of clarity and relief — without needing to change your job, fix yourself, or manage your thinking.You can also watch the full video version of this conversation on YouTube (link below):https://youtu.be/FFNrYHWcnXgINSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=enWATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3cLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-richardson-7441643a4/WEBSITE:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/Contact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.

In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Winslow, a personal coach for teens and parents, for an honest conversation about work stress, parenting pressure, and where our experience of life really comes from.Kate shares her remarkable personal journey — from emigrating from Russia to the United States at 16, experiencing homelessness and trauma, to building a life rooted in clarity, resilience, and compassion. Together, we explore why stress doesn’t come from our jobs, our children, or our circumstances, but from how we experience our thinking in the moment.We discuss work stress, the hidden pressure many parents and professionals carry, common misunderstandings around teenage stress, and how understanding The Three Principles offers a simpler, kinder way to relate to pressure, emotion, and challenge.This episode is for anyone feeling overwhelmed by work or family life and looking for a deeper understanding of stress that doesn’t require fixing, managing, or changing who they are.Kate WinslowWebsite: www.winslowcoaching.comEmail: kate@winslowcoaching.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/winslowcoaching/Luke RichardsonINSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=enWATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3cLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-richardson-7441643a4/WEBSITE:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/Contact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/blue-seaLicense code: GSKGIONVKEMBWDQF

Switching off after work can feel impossible — especially without a drink.In this episode, Luke explores why so many high-performing professionals rely on alcohol to unwind, and why the real issue isn’t the drink itself, but how work stress is experienced internally.Using an inside-out understanding of stress and wellbeing, this conversation looks at how pressure, mental noise, and exhaustion are created moment to moment — and how clarity can return naturally when that’s seen.This episode is for professionals and leaders who feel constantly “on” and want work stress to ease without forcing habits, coping strategies, or lifestyle overhauls.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=enWATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3cLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-richardson-7441643a4/WEBSITE:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/Contact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.

In this episode, Luke explores a simple but often overlooked question: what is really creating our experience at work? Many professionals assume stress comes directly from workload, pressure, or circumstances. But what if there’s more going on beneath the surface? Drawing on an inside-out understanding of experience, this conversation looks at how external events, internal experience, and a deeper intelligence work together to shape how work feels — often moment by moment. A reflective episode for high-functioning professionals who want clarity, not coping strategies.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=enWATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3cWEBSITE:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/

In this episode, I’m joined by Clare Downham, for a thoughtful conversation about stress, anxiety, and where our experience really comes from.Many people believe stress is caused by external pressure, demanding work, or difficult circumstances. In this conversation, we explore a different perspective — that stress and anxiety are created from the inside out, through the moment-to-moment experience of thought.Together, we talk about:Why stress can feel constant even when life looks “fine”How anxiety can show up without an obvious external causeWhy insight brings more ease than effort or coping strategiesHow understanding the source of experience naturally reduces pressureThis episode is for anyone who is high-functioning, capable, and successful, yet still experiences internal stress or anxiety — and is curious about a simpler, more compassionate understanding of wellbeing.CLARE DOWNHAM SOURCES BELOW.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/claredownhamcoach/WEBSITE:www.claredownham.comPODCAST:https://open.spotify.com/show/1wet7XpBUjNJ3V0NSuhFzY?si=84da85d1c44b4b07Contact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.LUKE RICHARDSON SOURCES BELOW.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=enWATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3cWEBSITE:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/blue-seaLicense code: ISX4P6OV8VHRTF59

When the pace slows in January, the mind gets louder. For high performers, that's often when stress, anxiety, and burnout surface. This episode explores what's really happening beneath the January blues - and why it has less to do with work than you think.Hope you enjoyed this one and have a Happy New Year!Contact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=enWATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3cWEBSITE:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/

Understanding your internal experiences more will help you through 2026 guaranteed. This is the best new years resolution you could possible give yourself.Hope you enjoyed this one and have a Happy New Year!Contact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=enWATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3cWEBSITE:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/

That quiet, peaceful and lovely feeling you get on Christmas day with your close ones is the real you. I'd like to demonstrate on this podcast recording that this is an experience of life like any other. You can have this experience all year round when you're back at work (it is possible!).Have a Merry Christmas from me and a great time over the festive season with your friends and family.Contact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=enWATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3cWEBSITE:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/

All we really need to do to fix any problem at work (and in life), is tap into the space within us which we have access to 24/7/365,Contact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=enWATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3cWEBSITE:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/

Sit back, relax and enjoy a wonderful conversation between myself and Jessie Douglass-Smith McGraw on work stress and The Three Principles understanding.Jessie is now a teacher of The Three Principles understanding based in Los Angeles, USA to clients. She has her own podcast and Youtube channel named "What Moves You with Jessie" which features conversations between her and some of the most incredible guests such as Linda Pransky, Dr Aaron Turner and Rohini Ross. I really recommend that you check those out also and I will put links to her website, podcast etc below.Me and Jessie had an absolute blast recording this podcast together. We really hope whoever listens gets a lot out of it and deepens their own understanding about how life really works to help them in life and work.Links to Jessie (website, podcast, instagram & Youtube channel)https://whatmovesyouwithjessie.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/3m9NgMggW0HUANUCFfnMfc?si=81b811b977ed441ehttps://www.instagram.com/whatmovesyouwithjessie?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://youtube.com/@whatmovesyouwithjessie?si=53an06PiwV1rC88mContact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=enWATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3cWEBSITE:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/blue-seaLicense code: D89SB9VJEJKJJWLC

If you or your husband / wife has a stressful job then with a deeper understanding of life there's no reason why you can't have a healthy, happy, marriage together despite that. Listen to the recording to understand why :)Contact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=enWATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3cWEBSITE:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/

I have a different style of podcast for you this week. On this episode I chat with Peter Field. Peter has been heavily involved in self help for many years now. He has his own book called "Lighten Your Load" and has been absorbing himself in a deep psychological understanding known as The Three Principles over the last 10 years. I have included a link to Peters instagram profile below. Sit back, relax and enjoy the conversation. :)Peter Field instagram:https://www.instagram.com/peterfieldcoach/Contact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=enWATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3cWEBSITE:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/

Unemployment doesn’t define you! 💪Feel free to message me if you want to understand further. Contact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com or on Instagram, if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=enWATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3cWEBSITE:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/

Work meetings don't have to be stressful! If you're interested in finding out why then do listen to the recording :)Contact me at onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com if you would be interested in any 1-2-1 coaching.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/luke_richardson88/?hl=enWATCH MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@LukeRichardson-r3cWEBSITE:https://onethoughtaway.my.canva.site/