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On a scale of 1 to 10, how tired are you? Not physically tired. That specific kind of tired where nothing is technically wrong and you're still running on empty. Where you've done everything right - the melatonin, the magnesium, the no screens, the consistent wake time - and you still wake up feeling like you've been slightly run over. Turns out, there are seven types of rest. Sleep is one. The ot...

Are you as fun as you used to be? Play isn't something you grow out of. It's something you lose touch with. And it turns out adults have genuine play personalities and most of us have been quietly starving ours for years. This Sunday (1 March, 3-5pm GMT) , Dulcie is running the Play Day : a free, two-hour virtual pilot exploring four of the seven types of adult play as actual experience, n...

We did it! Welcome to the final episode of Your Best Year Yet. In this closing chapter, I walk you through six WorkWell tools so you can continue the work at your own pace if something from this week stirred something deeper. WorkWell tools mentioned: The Work Rewrite - www.thisisworkwell.com/workrewrite   The Rest Reset - www.thisisworkwell.com/restreset   The Play Project - www.thisisworkwell.co...

Today’s episode guides you through the final section of the workbook which is all about choosing the single intention you’ll carry into the first season of the year, naming your first gentle steps and writing a love letter to your future self. It’s a soft, spacious way to begin the year, rooted in seasonality rather than pressure. © 2026 WorkWell. All rights reserved. This podcast and all associat...

Today we’re looking gently toward the year ahead with honesty and intention. In this episode, I guide you through the Orient section of the workbook, which includes the Wheel of Life exercise and your ten “just one things”. You’ll learn how to name what matters for the season you’re stepping into, and how to make choices without guilt, urgency or overwhelm. Missed the start of the challenge? You c...

Today is another pause day to honour the kind of tiredness you’re carrying as we step into the new year. In this episode we talk about real rest (not collapse), the seven types of tiredness, and how to meet yourself with more care. If you haven’t joined the challenge yet, it’s not too late. Sign up at www.thisisworkwell.com/bestyear and everything you need will be sent to you right away. © 2026 Wo...

It’s New Year’s Eve and instead of forcing yourself into someone else’s idea of “fun”, this episode invites you to rediscover the kind of play that actually feels good to you. We talk about joy, relief, curiosity and the moments that make you feel most alive. Think of it as a tiny celebration of who you really are. If you’d like to go deeper, I’ve written a companion reflection on Substack that ex...

Today we’re moving through the ten life lenses in the workbook to take a compassionate look at the year you actually lived. No judgement, no perfection, just clarity. It’s not too late to join the challenge if you’re just discovering this. Download the workbook at www.thisisworkwell.com/bestyear © 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved. This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual prop...

Day 1 is here and we’re starting with your values. I’ll take you through the prompts in the workbook, share a little about how this practice changed the way I move through my year and give you some guidance for gathering and narrowing what feels true for you. If you’re listening and thinking “I should probably be doing this,” you absolutely can. Sign up at www.thisisworkwell.com/bestyear and you’l...

Your Best Year Yet is back for its second year and I could not be happier to share it with you. If you’re craving a gentle reset to close out the year, this is for you. This episode walks you through what the challenge is, how it works and how you can join in. It’s free, it’s thoughtful and designed to help you enter the new year with less pressure and more honesty. If you want to join, you can si...

This week’s dilemma: “I’m dressing like the ghost of myself” In this final minisode of the season, we hear from Anika, who’s been healing her relationship with her body and building a stronger one in the gym. But as her strength has grown, so has her shape and suddenly, nothing in her wardrobe feels like her. She’s stuck in a uniform of greys and beiges, drowning in clothes that fit her then but n...

This week’s dilemma: “I’m not sick enough to stop” In this episode, we hear from Marianne, a university comms manager quietly battling fatigue, pain, and brain fog, all while showing up to work every day like nothing’s wrong. With no clear diagnosis and a very real fear of being sidelined, she’s stuck in a grey zone between functioning and flailing. We talk about invisible illnesses, the pressure...

This week’s dilemma: “I’m holding everyone up while falling apart” Simran’s letter is the kind that stays with you. On paper, she’s doing well. But beneath the surface, she’s carrying an invisible weight; balancing a demanding job with the emotional and practical load of caring for her dad. She doesn’t complain. She just copes. And that’s the problem. In this episode, we talk about the unseen cost...

This week’s dilemma: “I think I have a crush on my boss” In this juicy but thoughtful minisode, we hear from a listener who swears she’s not that person until she suddenly is. After years of calm professionalism, something has shifted. A broken engagement, a late night in the office and a few too-personal conversations have left her wondering: is this harmless attraction or something more? And wha...

This week’s dilemma: “I’m great at planning but terrible at follow-through.” In this episode, we hear from Lana, a self-confessed planner extraordinaire who can map out a five-year strategy before breakfast but somehow never quite gets started. She’s surrounded by templates, timelines and vision boards, but when it comes to her own goals, she keeps hitting pause. We talk about the illusion of cont...

This week’s dilemma: “My success doesn’t feel like mine” In this minisode, we hear from Zayd, a high-flying brand strategist who’s paid off his parents’ mortgage, made director at a global agency, and married a doctor but still feels like he’s let his family down. Raised in a British Pakistani household with traditional expectations, Zayd followed a less conventional path. And while it’s brought s...

This week’s dilemma: “ My work identity is all I have ” In this minisode, we hear from Adrian, a lifelong politics nerd who’s built his entire identity around a job he’s no longer sure he even likes. He was the kid quoting local councillors in the school newspaper, the student leading debates at uni, and now, a senior advisor who can’t remember the last time he had a hobby that didn’t involve a ma...

This week’s dilemma: “I’m tired of being the strong one” In this minisode, we hear from Rosina, a thoughtful, capable woman who’s always been the one others rely on at work, at home, and with friends. But after a string of personal losses and growing pressure in her relationship and career, she’s quietly unravelling. We talk about the burden of being “the strong one,” why care often doesn’t flow b...

This week’s dilemma: “I like him, but I don’t rate him” In this minisode, we hear from Kay, who works at a national charity and finds herself caught between personal loyalty and professional doubt. Her boss Rob gave her a shot when she was newly pregnant, supported her through a rocky return from mat leave and has always backed her publicly. But lately, his mistakes are piling up and Kay’s the one...

This week’s dilemma: “I’m the breadwinner now and it’s changed everything.” In this minisode, we respond to a letter from Georgia, who’s climbed the ladder in her career and doubled her salary but now feels like her marriage is quietly cracking under the pressure. Her wife is a brilliant teacher who once earned a similar amount, but a missed promotion and growing income gap have altered their dyna...

This week’s dilemma: “I’ve matured but they still treat me the same.” In this minisode, we respond to Lauren. She’s a thoughtful listener who’s grown significantly in her role but keeps getting cast in her company’s origin story version of herself. She’s no longer the nervous grad she once was. She’s led big projects, found her voice and earned her place. But one senior colleague can’t seem to see...

This week’s dilemma: “I like working from home but I’m lonely.” In this minisode, we hear from Aisha, who loves the flexibility of hybrid working but misses the spontaneous connection of office life. She’s not in crisis or struggling with the work itself. But she feels increasingly isolated and is realising, maybe too late, how much of her social life used to come from office small talk, midweek c...

This week’s dilemma: “I low-key love office gossip.” In this minisode, we respond to a message from Kemi, a few years into her career, who’s built real workplace friendships through casual gossip. It helped her feel like she belonged. But now? She's not so sure. What started as innocent connection now feels a little icky. She’s questioning her motives, her boundaries and whether gossip is cost...

This week’s dilemma: “Do I really need to network to move forward?” In this minisode, we respond to a heartfelt letter from Marcus - a thoughtful, introverted team leader who’s spent years focusing on doing great work behind the scenes. But now, as he looks to progress into senior leadership, the same feedback keeps popping up: “You need to be more visible”. He wants to grow. He wants to lead. But...

This week’s dilemma: "I’m scared to slow down." In this minisode, we respond to a message from Abbie, who’s found herself longing for a slower, more spacious life but every time she tries to rest, she panics. She’s tired of the hustle, the striving, the constant pressure to be productive. But guilt creeps in whenever she tries to stop. Even a quiet moment feels like falling behind. We ta...