Do you ever feel your chest tighten on Sunday afternoon?
Your brain starts racing, Monday creeps in, and suddenly your weekend feels over before it’s even finished.
That’s the Sunday Scaries.
In this honest, funny and deeply real episode, Hayley and Abi talk about why so many of us dread Mondays, even when we actually like our jobs. From burnout and emotional overload to student debt and modern work pressure, we unpack what’s really behind that sinking Sunday feeling.
Hayley opens up about the moment she broke down after opening her laptop. Abi shares how the Sunday Scaries have been creeping in more lately, especially after getting a taste of doing something that genuinely brings joy.
We talk about:
• Why 67% of people experience Sunday Scaries
• Burnout and work-related stress
• The invisible mental load women carry
• Student debt and cost of living pressure
• Why younger generations are feeling this more
• What we’d do if we didn’t have to work
• How to protect your mental health before your body forces you to
This isn’t hustle culture. It’s two friends having an honest conversation about modern life, emotional exhaustion, and remembering that your job is not more important than your wellbeing.
If Sundays feel heavy lately, this one’s for you.
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