Managing Anxiety, Mental Health & Burnout in the Workplace with Dr. Jodi Richardson

In this episode of The Big Dreams Great Teams Podcast, Paula sits down with Dr. Jodi Richardson, a leading expert on anxiety and mental health, to dive deep into the complexities of anxiety, stress management, and burnout. Dr. Jodi shares her personal journey and professional insights, offering practical tools and strategies for managing anxiety in both personal and professional contexts. You"ll gain a clear understanding of the difference between normal and problematic anxiety, and learn effective techniques to manage in-the-moment anxiety and reduce overall stress. They also discuss how to recognize the signs of burnout and the critical connection between anxiety and burnout. If you"re a business owner or manager, Dr. Jodi provides valuable advice on supporting team members struggling with anxiety. You"ll learn how to approach mental health conversations in the workplace, recognize the signs of burnout in yourself and others, and provide meaningful support for a more resilient team. Highlights:Understanding the difference between normal vs. problematic anxietyPractical strategies for managing anxiety and reducing stress in the momentWhy avoidance and anxiety are often linkedAddressing mental health in the workplace and supporting team members with anxietyKey signs you"re nearing burnout and how to manage it before it impacts your mental health Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Anxiety and Burnout 02:48 Understanding Anxiety: Definitions and Symptoms 06:11 Normal vs. Problematic Anxiety 09:05 Practical Strategies for Managing Anxiety 12:04 Supporting Others with Anxiety in the Workplace 18:52 The Connection Between Anxiety and Burnout 30:00 The Importance of Connection for Mental Health Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson: Website: https://drjodirichardson.com/ Books:https://drjodirichardson.com/shop/ Hello Anxiety Podcast https://podfollow.com/1585382774 Enquiries:hello@drjodirichardson.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjodirichardson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJodiRichardson/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jodi-richardson-15589240/ Connect with Paula:  Website:https://paulamaidens.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/paulamaidensconsulting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulamaidensbuildingawesometeams