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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 33 MIN

87. When Work Hijacks Your Life and How to Get It Back (Top Psychologist Shares)

from Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills · host Melody Wilding

Your workday doesn't end when you close your laptop. It ends when you stop thinking about work, which for many professionals is…never. In this episode, Melody sits down with psychologist Dr. Guy Winch to talk about why so many of us can't switch off and what it's costing us at home. Guy shares insights from his new book, Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life. You’ll Discover: How to train your brain to switch off from work at the end of the dayThe 15-minute habit that brings neglected parts of yourself back to lifeThe #1 question to ask yourself when ruminating thoughts won't stopA two-word swap that makes a stressful job instantly feel more manageableAbout Guy WinchGuy Winch Ph.D. is an internationally renowned psychologist who advocates for integrating the science of emotional health into our daily lives. His science based selfhelp books have been translated into 30 languages and his 3 viral TED Talks have garnered over 35 million views. He advises start-ups in the mental health space, worked with the US and UK governments, and has created emotional health programs for fortune 500 companies. His work has been featured in the NY Times, WSJ, The Boston Globe, CNN, TIME, Psychology Today, and other major outlets. He is the co-host of the Ambie Nominated Dear Therapists podcast. He lives and maintains a private practice in Manhattan. https://www.guywinch.com/ https://melodywilding.com/summitConnect with Melody:FREE NEWSLETTER: Psychology at Work WeeklyGet on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™Get on the Waitlist for Lead from WithinGet Melody's new book, Managing Up

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Your workday doesn't end when you close your laptop. It ends when you stop thinking about work, which for many professionals is…never. In this episode, Melody sits down with psychologist Dr. Guy Winch to talk about why so many of us can't switch off and what it's costing us at home. Guy shares insights from his new book, Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life. You’ll Discover: How to train your brain to switch off from work at the end of the dayThe 15-minut...

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