UN/DO

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 not her now, and unsure what dressing like her current self even means.

We talk about the emotional weight of workwear, the politics of polish, and what it means when style and self-image fall out of sync. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “this isn’t me anymore”, this one’s for you.

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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 to power through and the ways that silence can feel safer than vulnerability, even when it’s slowly costing you. If you’ve ever worried that asking for help might make things worse, this one’s for you.

It’s a reminder that you don’t need to break down completely to deserve help.

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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 of being the responsible one, why care work still goes unrecognised and what happens when we start disappearing from our own lives.

If you’ve ever felt like your entire world rests on your shoulders, and no one even notices, this one’s for you.

And if you're struggling silently too, let this be a gentle reminder: you deserve support too.

Resources mentioned

Charity for Civil Servants: https://www.cfcs.org.uk/ 

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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 what does she do with the feelings now that they’re here?

We talk workplace crushes, power dynamics, projection and the quiet fantasy of being truly seen at work. It’s vulnerable, honest and a reminder that sometimes the messiest feelings don’t fit neatly into right or wrong.

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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 control, the fear behind perfectionism, and why preparation isn’t the same as progress.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re performing productivity without the payoff, this one’s for you.

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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 success, joy, and stability, it’s also come with a quiet shame he can’t quite shake.

We talk about what happens when your life looks great on paper but still doesn’t feel like enough, how cultural pride and personal fulfilment can clash, and why redefining success on your own terms can be harder than it sounds.

If you’ve ever felt like you were living someone else’s dream - or disappointing someone by chasing your own - this one’s for you.

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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 manifesto.

We talk about what happens when your ambition gets everything you asked for, except a life outside of work. If you’ve ever felt like your job title has swallowed your personality, this one’s for you.

Work is part of who we are but it shouldn’t be all we are.

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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 both ways, and how to start reclaiming softness without guilt. If you’ve ever had your camera off because you were crying at your desk, this one’s for you.

It’s not about walking away, it’s about letting yourself be human.

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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 quietly fixing them. She’s starting to worry that staying loyal could damage her career.

We talk about what happens when admiration turns to unease, and how to navigate the messy middle between gratitude and growth.

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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 dynamic. Now, pride, resentment and silence are creeping into the spaces where ease and equality used to live.

We talk about how money intersects with power, identity, and partnership and what happens when success brings more than just a bigger paycheck. If you’ve ever wrestled with the emotional weight of being “the one who’s thriving” this one’s for you.

There’s no neat fix but there is honesty, empathy, and a reminder that love and ambition don’t have to compete.

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