6. How to Beat the Sunday Scaries + Find Work That Fits You with Career Consultant Angela Burke

We talk about health all the time - but we don’t talk enough about the thing that can shape our wellbeing most: our careers.This week on The Wellness Script, I’m joined by career consultant Angela Burke for a practical, honest career wellbeing check-in. We explore why recurring Sunday Scaries aren’t something you should just “put up with,” how work stress can ripple into your sleep, mood and relationships, and why chasing “success on paper” can still leave you feeling flat.Angela shares the questions she uses to help clients declutter the noise (conditioning, fear, other people’s expectations) and get clear on what they actually want — plus how to take low-risk steps to start getting your spark back, even if you can’t make a big change right now. We also unpack why sometimes you don’t need a whole new career… you might just need a new environment.As always, huge thanks to Sona Vitamins for sponsoring today’s episode.Show notes In this episode, we cover:Why your career is one of the biggest drivers of overall wellbeingRecurring Sunday Scaries vs “situational stress”Success on paper vs success that feels rightAngela’s “declutter the shelves” approach to career clarityHow family expectations and “well-meaning advice” can limit youPivoting without feeling like you’ve “failed” or “wasted” your experienceThe difference between the right career in the wrong workplaceHow to get your spark back with low-risk, 1% stepsMoving from Point A → Point B: what’s in your career toolkit, what’s missing, and how to bridge the gapAngela’s personal story: ambition, stress, burnout, and redefining what a fulfilling career can look likeListener journal prompts, from the episode:What do I want “success” to look like - and feel like - in my life right now?When did I start losing my spark? What changed around that time?What’s the cost of staying where I am (health, relationships, confidence, energy)?If I lifted the limits for 60 seconds, what would I choose?What’s one low-risk step I can take this week to move 1% forward?Am I in the wrong career… or just the wrong environment/culture?Our SponsorThis episode is proudly sponsored by Sona Vitamins, Ireland's longest-established nutritional supplement producer with over 40 years of science-led expertise. You can learn more and explore their full product range here: https://bit.ly/49nFkuv  Connect with Angela BurkeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelaburke.ie?igsh=MTZ3MXNoajB6enI2NA==Website: https://angelaburke.ie/ Follow / support the showFollow @wellnessscriptpod on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessscriptpod?igsh=eGxreDBpMHd3MzZ6TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellnessscriptpod?_r=1&_t=ZN-93oetSlZ4j8Subscribe + leave a 5-star review (it genuinely helps the show grow)!DisclaimerThis podcast is for education and does not replace personalised medical or professional advice.