Balancing Work Stress and Health: Insights from Breast Cancer Survivors

In this episode of the Besties with Breasties podcast, hosts Sarah Hall, a health coach and breast cancer survivor, and Beth Wilmes, an author and nonprofit founder, discuss the impact of work stress on health, particularly for women juggling careers and family responsibilities. They share personal experiences and community responses about the correlation between job stress and health issues, including cancer diagnoses. The episode also explores how the nature of work has changed, leading to constant accessibility and increasing pressure.

The hosts emphasize the importance of setting boundaries, reevaluating life choices, and being honest about the toll that stress takes on one's health. They also touch on societal expectations, the challenges of balancing work and family, and the need for support systems. The show ends with a light-hearted segment, 'Boobs in the News,' before delving back into the serious conversation about women's well-being.

00:00 Introduction to Besties with Breasties

00:53 When Work is Killing You

01:23 Community Responses to Work Stress

04:05 The Evolution of Work

06:01 The Impact of Remote Work

08:56 Women in the Workplace

11:55 Boobs in the News

14:06 Failed Robbery Attempt

15:50 Discussion on Women in the Workforce

17:15 Balancing Work and Home Life

20:51 The Impact of Stress on Women's Health

22:34 Making Life Changes for Better Health

29:58 Final Thoughts and Sponsor Message