Ep. 5 | Iulia Popescu | The Psychotherapist's Advice on Stress and Anxiety

Welcome to the 5th episode of the Translation Podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Iulia Popescu, a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, corporate coach, and wellbeing facilitator with over a decade of experience. Iulia specialises in stress management, resilience, and decision-making, offering transformative mental health workshops to businesses.In this episode, we discuss:- Overcoming stress, fear, and anxiety as a translator or interpreter- Techniques for managing mental health in high-pressure environments- The impact of generative AI on the translation industry and how to face the uncertainty, anxiety, and fear it brings- Choosing AI as an ally: Using AI to our advantage for productivity and linguistic purposes- Decoupling from paralysing fear: How to overcome anxiety and create a clear plan of action- Reconnecting with your professional purpose as a translator and finding meaning in your work- Coping with difficult and sensitive situations in translation and interpretation, especially when under pressure- How to stay positive and manage stress in today’s world, with external factors like inflation and fear of job loss- Iulia’s walking challenges as a mental health tool, including her experiences walking the El Camino and trekking Mont Blanc