Some of the most meaningful conversations begin long before anyone presses the record button. They begin with someone deciding to speak honestly about an experience that changed them, challenged them, or quietly reshaped the way they see the world. That belief sits at the heart of Work Stress Anxiety by ABGW, and now the weekday podcast is inviting people who share that philosophy to apply as future guests.
Having recently celebrated its 100th episode and surpassed 25,000 downloads, the podcast has become a trusted space for high-achieving women navigating work stress, workplace anxiety, emotional exhaustion, burnout, and the occasionally ridiculous demands of being human. Hosted by Cheryl Paris, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Stress Recovery Coach, and Work Stress Specialist, every conversation is rooted in honesty, practical insight, metaphor, and nervous-system-aware education, creating an environment where people feel understood rather than judged.
This invitation marks an exciting opportunity for thoughtful individuals who have something meaningful to share. It is also a reminder that the most valuable stories are often the ones that quietly unfold in everyday life.
Conversations That Matter More Than Credentials
The guiding principle behind every guest conversation is one that perfectly captures the spirit of the podcast:
“I don’t interview extraordinary people to inspire our listeners. I help ordinary people discover the extraordinary lessons hidden inside their everyday lives—lessons that can help us experience more Outrageous Unconscious Joy.”
That philosophy changes the entire focus of the conversation. Guests do not need celebrity status, a dramatic transformation story, or an impressive LinkedIn profile. Cheryl is interested in thoughtful people with genuine lived experience, professional understanding, or everyday insights that could help somebody feel less alone, see their own situation differently, and encourage meaningful reflection.
Potential guests should be willing to have a genuine conversation rather than deliver a sales pitch, explore what an experience taught them including the untidy parts, offer practical insight without pretending to have universal answers, speak respectfully and compassionately about sensitive subjects, and help listeners recognise the extraordinary learning hidden within ordinary life.
Honest Conversations That Leave a Lasting Impact
The podcast welcomes discussions that reflect the realities people encounter every day. Work stress, work anxiety, burnout recovery, emotional resilience, workplace culture, boundaries, identity, uncertainty, change, and the human experiences surrounding them all have a place within the conversation.
Every guest is chosen because their story offers something authentic. Cheryl believes listeners benefit most from hearing honest reflections, practical wisdom, and thoughtful conversations that acknowledge life’s complexities without trying to package them into simplistic formulas.
One of Cheryl’s central coaching concepts is Outrageous Unconscious Joy. It describes what happens when people stop rationing joy and allow gratitude, connection, kindness, and possibility to become more instinctive parts of everyday life. It is not constant happiness, emotional hysteria, or forced positivity. Instead, it reflects a deeper way of experiencing life without restricting joy according to what people have been taught to expect, deserve, or tolerate.
This philosophy naturally shapes every guest conversation. Rather than focusing on achievements alone, Cheryl is interested in what people have learned, how they have changed, and what practical insights might genuinely help someone navigating similar experiences.
About Podcast Host Cheryl Paris
Cheryl Paris is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Stress Recovery Coach, Work Stress Specialist, and Stress Recovery Expert. Alongside hosting Work Stress Anxiety by ABGW, she runs HerGuru Hypnotherapy and Coaching, a Berkshire-based practice supporting high-performing professionals experiencing work stress, workplace anxiety, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, and burnout.
Her work combines hypnotherapy, coaching, nervous system education, and psychotherapy-informed practice to help people better understand their stress responses, calm anxious overthinking, and recover with greater clarity and self-compassion. Through both the podcast and HerGuru, Cheryl encourages thoughtful conversations that replace self-criticism with understanding, curiosity, and practical action.
Her approach has always been centred on helping people who appear capable and successful on the outside while privately feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or trapped in survival mode. Whether speaking with podcast listeners or coaching clients, Cheryl’s aim is to create a space where people feel heard, respected, and supported as they move towards healthier, more sustainable working lives.
An Invitation to Share Something Real
As Work Stress Anxiety by ABGW continues to grow following more than 100 episodes and 25,000 downloads, Cheryl hopes to welcome guests whose experiences reflect the same honesty, curiosity, and compassion that have shaped the podcast from the beginning. This is an invitation to people who believe meaningful conversations can help others navigate work stress and the wider challenges of life with greater confidence and emotional resilience.
If that philosophy resonates, Cheryl warmly invites you to explore the podcast and consider applying to be a guest. This is an opportunity for thoughtful conversations, genuine lived experiences, and practical wisdom that could help someone else discover the extraordinary lessons hidden within ordinary life. It is an open invitation to authentic voices.
