Zero Stress

Phoebe Zhang

In the fast-paced world of high achievers, the relentless pursuit of success often comes at a cost—our mental and emotional well-being. This podcast, "Zero Stress" is a lifeline for high-performing individuals seeking to optimize their success while prioritizing their mental health.

  1. 1d ago

    New! The Hidden Cost of Success: 3 Habits That Lead to Burnout with Dan Glyde

    What if the very habits that helped you become successful are also the ones quietly burning you out? Perfectionism. Procrastination. People pleasing. They might look like ambition, dedication and kindness. But beneath the surface, these three patterns can keep us trapped in a cycle of overthinking, exhaustion and constantly trying to prove ourselves. In this episode of Zero Stress, host Phoebe Zhang welcomes Dan Glyde, a peak performance coach and former BBC Sports Production Director, for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about the hidden pressures of success, men's mental health and the courage to live differently. Dan spent nearly two decades working on some of the world's biggest sporting events, including the Olympics, World Cups and Wimbledon. From the outside, he had a dream career. But behind the achievements, he was sacrificing his health, relationships and happiness in pursuit of success. In 2018, a frightening panic attack became a turning point that forced him to question everything he thought he knew about achievement, strength and fulfilment. Today, Dan helps successful men break free from limiting patterns, reconnect with themselves and redefine what it means to perform at their best. In this episode, we explore: The hidden cost of success: Why a dream career doesn't always lead to a fulfilling life.The 3 Ps: How perfectionism, procrastination and people pleasing can quietly undermine our wellbeing.The productivity trap: Why being constantly busy doesn't necessarily mean we're making progress.The power of boundaries: How learning to say no unexpectedly helped Dan advance his BBC career.Positive Masculinity: Why vulnerability, self-awareness and emotional wellbeing are strengths, not weaknesses.Breaking free from old patterns: Dan's approach to changing the beliefs that keep us stuck.Rest as a performance strategy: Why slowing down, being present and protecting our sleep can help us perform better. One of the most powerful insights from our conversation is that success doesn't have to come at the expense of our wellbeing. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, ambitious professional, or simply someone who struggles to switch off, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what it means to live and perform well. Connect with Dan GlydeExplore Dan's coaching, Positive Masculinity philosophy and men's community. Website: https://danglydecoach.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danglydecoach Email: danglydecoach@gmail.com 🌿 A little space for yourself. Join our Zero Stress Monthly Reset If this conversation resonates with you, I'd love to invite you to our monthly online reset, a gentle opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself and give your wellbeing the attention it deserves. We meet on the first Sunday of every month at 8:30 pm Sydney, Australia time. Everyone is welcome, and no previous experience is needed. 👉 Register here https://events.humanitix.com/zero-stress

  2. Oct 3

    Zero Stress EPS 34 When Anxiety Comes Back: You Haven’t Lost Your Progress

    October is Mental Health Month, and this episode of Zero Stress is dedicated to anyone living and working with anxiety, or navigating other mental health challenges that may not always be visible to the people around them. Sometimes progress feels clear. We feel stronger, calmer and more capable of doing the things that once frightened us. And sometimes, unexpectedly, we find ourselves struggling again. But a difficult day doesn’t erase the progress you’ve made. Finding yourself in an old place doesn’t mean you’ve gone all the way back. The journey isn’t always a straight line, sometimes it zigzags, sometimes we pause, and sometimes simply continuing is an act of courage. In this special episode, Phoebe shares an original poem, “Still, You Continue,” for anyone who might need a little encouragement to keep going through the harder days. 🌿 Join the Zero Stress Monthly Reset — 11 October, 8:30 pm Sydney time If you’d like some space to slow down, breathe and reconnect with yourself, you’re warmly invited to join our next Zero Stress Monthly Reset on 11 October at 8:30 pm Sydney time. We’ll spend some quiet time together with gentle stretching, movement and meditation. There’s nothing to achieve and no pressure to perform, just an opportunity to step away from everything else for a little while and reset. 👉 Register here https://events.humanitix.com/zero-stress Wherever you are in your own journey, I hope this episode reminds you: A hard day does not erase a thousand brave ones. Keep going, gently. If you’re experiencing mental health difficulties and need additional support, please consider reaching out to a qualified health professional or an appropriate mental health support service in your area.

  3. Sep 22

    Zero Stress EPS 33 The Hidden Cost of Trying to Fit In: Neurodivergence at Work with Sara Storm

    🌿 Join the Zero Stress Monthly Reset - Life can get busy, and sometimes we don’t realise how much we’ve been carrying until we finally stop for a moment. On the first Sunday evening of every month at 8:30 pm AEST, you’re invited to join the Zero Stress Monthly Reset — a gentle online space to pause, breathe and reconnect with yourself. Through simple stretching and meditation, we’ll step away from the noise for a while and create a little room to rest and reset. No experience is needed. No expectations. Just bring yourself and take the time you need. 👉 Save your place for the next Monthly Reset: https://events.humanitix.com/zero-stress I’d love to see you there. Episode Summary: What does it take to thrive in a fast-moving, high-pressure industry when your mind works differently? In this episode of Zero Stress, I revisit a conversation originally recorded for SaaS Trailblazers with my guest Sara Storm about neurodivergence, mental health, and the realities of working in the SaaS industry (i.e. software as a service). We explore why open conversations about neurodivergence and mental health matter, the unique strengths neurodivergent professionals can bring to the workplace, and some of the challenges they may experience in environments built around particular expectations of communication, productivity and performance. We also look beyond the individual. Instead of asking people to constantly adapt themselves to fit the workplace, what can leaders and organisations do to create environments where different kinds of minds can genuinely thrive? Sara shares her perspective on workplace inclusion, leadership, career development, burnout and the importance of creating space for people to work in ways that bring out their best. Although our conversation focuses on SaaS, its message extends far beyond the tech industry. It is a conversation about understanding differences, questioning our assumptions about what a “good” employee looks like, and creating healthier ways of working for all of us. Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself, manage or work alongside neurodivergent colleagues, or simply want to help build a more human and inclusive workplace, I hope this conversation gives you something to reflect on.

  4. Aug 31

    Zero Stress EPS 32 Why Your Best Ideas Come When You Stop Trying

    🌿 Join the Zero Stress Monthly Reset - If you’d like to create a little more space for yourself, you’re warmly invited to join me for the Zero Stress Monthly Reset, held on the first Sunday evening of each month at 8:30 pm AEST. It’s a gentle online session where we slow things down together with gentle stretching and meditation. No pressure, no need to perform—just some time to step away from everything else and reset. 👉 Register the monthly session here: https://events.humanitix.com/zero-stress I’d love to have you there. Episode Summary: Sometimes, working harder is exactly what keeps us stuck. Have you ever spent weeks, or even months, trying to solve a problem, only for the answer to suddenly appear while you’re on a road trip, taking a walk, enjoying a weekend away, or doing something completely unrelated? In this episode of Zero Stress, I explore why this happens and why stepping away isn’t necessarily time away from solving the problem, it can actually be an important part of the process. We’ll talk about focused thinking versus giving our minds space to wander, why a change of environment can shift our perspective, and why rest, nature, road trips and seemingly “unproductive” moments can sometimes lead to our most useful ideas. If you’ve been pushing hard at something and still feel stuck, perhaps the answer isn’t to push even harder. Perhaps it’s time to step away for a little while.

  5. 12/10/2025

    Zero Stress EPS 31 From Overwhelm to Calm: The Self-Therapy Method Changing Lives with Katrin Viella

    In this episode, I sat down with Katrin Viella to explore the rising field of energy psychology, often called the fourth wave of psychology. Katrin explains what energy psychology is, how it works on a practical level, and why it’s becoming a safe, fast, and empowering approach for emotional well-being. We dive into how these tools help people release trauma, calm triggers, and create real change, without side effects or long therapy timelines. Katrin also shares why this method suits busy entrepreneurs, parents, and even healthy skeptics, plus a real story of rapid transformation. You’ll learn how energy psychology helps individuals become their own therapist, the difference between self-care and true self-therapy, and where the future of mental health is heading. Tune in and start your self-therapy journey today.

  6. 10/06/2025

    Zero Stress EPS 30 Mental Health for Men with Bronwyn Penhaligon

    Zero Stress EPS 30 Mental Health for Men with Bronwyn Penhaligon

  7. 06/30/2025

    Zero Stress EPS 29 Let's Talk About Anger with Bronwyn Penhaligon

    Zero Stress EPS 29 Let's Talk About Anger with Bronwyn Penhaligon

  8. 05/21/2025

    Zero Stress EPS 28 Triggers, Hyper-Vigilance and Burnout - Healing the Way We Work Featuring Natalia Rachel

    Triggers, Hyper-Vigilance and Burnout - Healing the Way We Work Featuring Natalia Rachel If you’d like to connect with Natalia or learn more about her work, feel free to reach out via her LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-rachel-9505b023/ or her website www.illumavision.org

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In the fast-paced world of high achievers, the relentless pursuit of success often comes at a cost—our mental and emotional well-being. This podcast, "Zero Stress" is a lifeline for high-performing individuals seeking to optimize their success while prioritizing their mental health.

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  • Creator
    Phoebe Zhang
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
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  • Show Website
    Zero Stress