Episode 10: Work Addiction Explained

If rest makes you restless, this episode is for you.In the Season 1 finale of Beneath the Busy, we look beneath the polished surface of high performance to explore a quietly harmful dynamic: work addiction. It often looks like dedication—but underneath is a loop of anxiety, avoidance, and a relentless need to prove.You’ll learn:What work addiction is (and isn’t)Why it hides in plain sight—especially in ambitious, high-achieving peopleHow to spot the loop, interrupt it, and begin to step outWhy separating your work from your worth is the real workMaya’s story: a real-life example of unhooking from the cycleThis is not a list of hacks. It’s a gentle call to reflect—because you don’t have to quit your job to quit the loop, but you may need to stop earning your self-worth one task at a time.Download the free Work Addiction Self-Screen & Reflection Guide Want a nudge when Season 2 goes live in October? Add your name to this formThanks for listening! If you’re ready to take this further, here are a few ways to connect or go deeper:Free Mental Health Check-in → Sign up here to receive a simple yet powerful resource to combat burnout and reclaim your energy.Join Laurens Newsletter → Thoughtful, grounded reflections on navigating workplace pressures, supporting mental health, and leading with impact. Sign up here.Say hi / share a takeaway → Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn. → Message Lauren directly here.Work with Lauren → See how Lauren supports senior leaders and HR professionals in building mentally healthy teams and organisations.