Wave Work Stress Goodbye

https://youtu.be/6Cg35QnmPEo?si=hj5mVWnuRPoCwWmr

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TGjQtbvYDsGDc2SrZVBmS

In this episode of Wave Work Stress Goodbye, I sit down with British author Sacha Hughes to explore why work can sometimes feel meaningless — even when everything on the surface looks “fine.”

Sacha shares her experience of spending 10 years in the corporate world, and how that period of her life shaped both her perspective and her writing. We talk openly about the pressures of corporate life, the emotional impact of grief, and how our experience of work (and life) isn’t always coming from where we think it is.

This is a conversation that goes beyond surface-level stress management. Together, we explore a deeper understanding of where feelings like pressure, anxiety and overwhelm are really coming from — and what begins to change when we start to see that more clearly.

I particularly enjoyed hearing how Sacha reflects on her past experiences, and how her understanding has evolved over time. It’s a powerful reminder that even in the same circumstances, our experience can shift dramatically depending on what’s happening internally.

Sacha’s new book, Love, Grief and More Sex Than Pinot, released on 16th April 2026, is now available on Amazon. It’s been described as a cross between Bridget Jones and Fleabag, blending humour, honesty and real-life experiences. Following the life experiences of main character Soho Summers after the death of her mother.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or questioned the meaning behind your work, this episode will really resonate.