This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, its power.

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Dr Paula Redmond – HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist | Host of When Work Hurts Podcast

Dr Paula Redmond, an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience across the NHS and independent sector. Paula specialises in supporting individuals and organisations when work begins to hurt — whether through burnout, vicarious trauma, or chronic workplace stress. Her work focuses on helping people navigate high-pressure environments where constant exposure to suffering, lack of psychological safety, and unrecognised needs can take a serious toll. Through approaches informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), reflective supervision, and organisational consultancy, she helps restore balance, resilience, and meaning. At the heart of her work are three guiding principles — compassion, connection, and creativity — which she believes are essential not only for sustaining wellbeing at work, but for living a more grounded and fulfilling life.

Host/Podcaster: Hala Ali

Chapters:

00:00 – What Burnout Really Is

01:18 – Cynicism, Detachment & Emotional Exhaustion

04:35 – The 3 Emotional Systems Behind Burnout

06:19 – Why High Achievers Burn Out Faster

07:46 – The Missing Piece: Rest, Recovery & Connection

08:48 – The NHS Culture of Self-Sacrifice

10:19 – Burnout vs Being Tired: The Critical Difference

12:19 – What Happens When You Ignore Burnout

13:52 – The Early Warning Signs Most People Miss

16:36 – How Workplaces Can Prevent Burnout

18:37 – The Toxic Productivity Culture Online

20:22 – Women, Motherhood & the Invisible Mental Load

Follow Paula:

Website – https://drpaularedmond.com/

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drpaularedmond/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrPaulaRedmond/

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpaularedmond/

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UCbWbrHys6znovXrOgmSRRGA

Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzY

Music: Chopin – Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 – III. Rondo – Vivace (String Quintet arr.)

Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.