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Beneath the Busy: Insights into Workplace Mental Health

by Lauren Davis

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About the show

Is it possible to thrive at work without sacrificing your wellbeing?Yes - and it starts by going beneath the busy. Hosted by clinical psychologist and mental health coach Lauren Davis, Beneath the Busy cuts through hustle culture to explore what really makes leaders and teams mentally healthy. With over 20 years of experience, Lauren brings sharp insights, honest reflections, and practical strategies to help you live and lead with more ease. Because being constantly busy isn’t a badge of honour, it’s a barrier to what matters most. Subscribe for regular conversations that challenge the norm, restore perspective, and redefine success, from the inside out. www.ljdwellbeing.com