Anxiety and Mental Health in the Workplace: How Employees and Businesses Can Thrive

Anxiety, stress, and mental health challenges at work are more common than most people realise. In this episode of The Talk Room, Wendy and Ian have an honest conversation about what mental health in the workplace really looks like, and why it matters for employees, leaders, and business owners alike.

Drawing on decades of experience in therapy, counselling, and senior leadership, they explore the real impact anxiety and stress can have on performance, wellbeing, and retention, and why ignoring it helps no one.

This is a grounded, practical discussion for anyone who works with people, manages a team, runs a business, or is quietly struggling themselves.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why anxiety and stress are so common in today’s workplaces

The hidden cost of poor mental health for employees and employers

How pressure, productivity, and performance can clash with wellbeing

Common workplace struggles like anxiety, burnout, and imposter syndrome

Why mental health support is no longer a “nice to have” for businesses

How early support can prevent long-term absence or staff loss

Why you should listen:

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed at work, worried about performance, or unsure how to support someone struggling, this conversation will help you feel less alone and more informed. It offers reassurance, perspective, and practical insight into creating healthier workplaces where people can actually thrive.

Perfect for employees, managers, HR professionals, and business owners who want to understand mental health at work more honestly and compassionately.

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