Why Women Are Running On Empty | Dr Zoe Williams on Stress, Burnout & Mental Load

Why do so many women feel exhausted, overwhelmed and unable to switch off — even when life looks “good” on paper? In this episode of Just As Well, Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson sit down with Dr Zoe Williams for an honest conversation about chronic stress, burnout, cortisol and the invisible mental load women carry every day. From 3am wake-ups and brain fog to chest pain, anxiety and feeling constantly “wired but tired”, Dr Zoe explains how stress shows up in the body — and why so many women ignore the warning signs until they physically can’t anymore. The conversation also covers: The difference between normal stress and chronic stress Why women struggle to say no How stress affects sleep, hormones, fertility and libido The pressure of balancing work, motherhood and home life Burnout, boundaries and the importance of recovery Simple techniques to calm your nervous system A relatable, funny and eye-opening episode for any woman who feels like she’s juggling too much. 🎧 Follow Just As Well for more conversations on women’s health, wellbeing and modern life. Want more from Women’s Health? Join the Women’s Health COLLECTIVE for workouts, exclusive events and expert advice to unlock your fittest self - Train smarter. Live better. Visit www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/wh-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices