April is Stress Awareness Month and this episode challenges the idea that stress is something we simply have to put up with.

Stress Awareness Month is led by the Stress Management Society and exists to help people understand stress better, talk about it more openly, and manage it in ways that genuinely support their wellbeing.

This year's theme is #BeTheChange, a powerful call to personal agency, action, and transformation, rooted in the principles of Self-Efficacy, Neuroplasticity, and Relational Connection.

Because change doesn't happen by accident. It happens when we take ownership through small, consistent actions, shifting the way we think, and building real, meaningful connections. Do that, and you don't just cope with stress. You completely transform how you experience it.

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Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.

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• The Stress Management Society - From Distress to De-Stress
• Stress Awareness Month Information Pack

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We’ve been sold the idea that hustle leads to success, but what if it’s leading you in the wrong direction?

In this episode, we explore the difference between hustle and alignment, and why so many high achievers are building lives that look right but feel wrong.

Plus, a simple 3-step audit to help you realign your version of success.

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Build your inner confidence and thrive.

The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.

Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.

Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.

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Resources used for episode

• How Constant Pressure and Demands Impact our Personal and Work Life with Fleur Peacock - The SEO Mindset
• Deeper Dive Into Burnout
• The Success Alignment Audit — Tazmin Suleman
• The Success Trap

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Do you feel guilty saying no? If you're used to being a people pleaser and saying yes all the time, it's hard saying no and putting in boundaries.

We're revisiting an episode from the archives about why people pleasing is holding us back. Before getting into the episode, Sarah (who is all too familiar with people pleasing) shares practical steps we can do when we get that guilty feeling, and are on the cusp of taking away a healthy boundary.

About 'The SEO Mindset' Podcast

Build your inner confidence and thrive.

The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.

Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.

Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.

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Who's in your inner circle, and what five people you spend the most time with?

Are they helping you thrive or holding you back?

This week, Tazmin discusses why your inner circle is important, and walks you through an easy strategy to help you surround yourself with the right people.

About 'The SEO Mindset' Podcast

Build your inner confidence and thrive.

The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.

Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.

Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.

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40% of survey respondents have experienced burnout, stress, and fatigue due to workplace communication issues.

Let that sink in a moment.

Communication skills are crucial in the workplace. We share more interesting stats, our own experiences, benefits and practical strategies.

About 'The SEO Mindset' Podcast

Build your inner confidence and thrive.

The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.

Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.

Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.

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We'd love to hear from you. We have many ways that you can reach out to us to say hello, ask a question, or suggest a topic for us to discuss on a future episode.

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Resources used for episode

• What is analytical thinking (and why its an important professional skill)
• Workplace Communication Statistics for 2026

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As our current season draws to an end, here's a recent guest recap covering episodes that you may have missed.

We know you're expecting a brand new episode today, but sometimes life gets in the way of podcasting (shock horror) but we didn't want to leave you empty handed.

We've had some cracking guests this season including Steve Wilson-Beales, Chiazom Nwachukwu, Fleur Peacock and Jack Chambers-Ward.

Find links to their episodes below 👇

Browse all of our episodes: The SEO Mindset Podcast website

🎟️ Get your tickets for the LIVE podcast, 'The Efficiency Paradox, Why AI isn't making your life easier'

About 'The SEO Mindset' Podcast

Build your inner confidence and thrive.

The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.

Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.

Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.

Get in touch

We'd love to hear from you. We have many ways that you can reach out to us to say hello, ask a question, or suggest a topic for us to discuss on a future episode.

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Resources used for episode

• What Is Self-Awareness (and Why It’s Important) with Chiazom Nwachukwu
• The Efficiency Paradox: Why Al Doesn't Make your Life Easier (LIVE podcast) Tickets, Wednesday, Apr 29 from 6 pm to 10 pm | Eventbrite
• Causes and Fixes for Poor Focus with Steven Wilson-Beales - The SEO Mindset Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
• How Constant Pressure and Demands Impact our Personal and Work Life with Fleur Peacock - The SEO Mindset Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
• Is it a Good Idea to use AI? We Explore with Jack Chambers-Ward - The SEO Mindset Podcast | Podcast on Spotify

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