Are you a high-performing woman working in healthcare, emergency services or another demanding leadership role? Maybe you can handle the crisis, make the difficult decision and be the person everyone relies on, but when the workday ends, you have a much harder time leaving it behind.

Women Under Pressure is a podcast for ambitious women who want to succeed at a high level without sacrificing their mental health, physical health, relationships or the rest of their lives in the process.

Hosted by Kristen Plake, a licensed trauma therapist and founder of Frontline Wellness Group, the show explores what demanding careers ask of women and how to build a life that can sustain both ambition and wellbeing.

Through practical solo episodes and honest conversations with experts and women doing demanding work, Women Under Pressure goes beyond traditional conversations about stress management and self-care. You'll learn more about how your experiences affect you, why it can be so difficult to switch off even when the crisis is over, and what can help you recover without asking you to become less driven or walk away from work that matters to you.

You’ll also hear answers to questions such as:

👉 Why can't I switch off after work?

👉 Why am I exhausted even when I'm still performing well?

👉 How do I stop bringing work home with me?

👉 What are the signs of burnout in high-performing women?

👉 How does trauma exposure affect me over time?

👉 How can I regulate my nervous system after a difficult shift or high-pressure day?

Follow Women Under Pressure wherever you listen to podcasts and learn how to keep pursuing the work and ambitions that matter to you without sacrificing yourself in the process.

Connect with Kristen:

🌐Frontline Wellness Group

🎙️Work with Kristen

📱Instagram

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