Do you ever feel exhausted at the end of the workday without being able to point to what you actually accomplished? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Liane Davey, an organizational psychologist, about the invisible cognitive and emotional load that keeps you distracted, anxious, and stuck in the swirl. We break down the connection between thoughtload and conflict, why modern workplaces create so much mental noise, and what happens when you outsource too much of your thinking and feedback to AI. We also share the difference between useful stress and generalized anxiety, the power of “doing more nothing,” and how taking one small action can help you get unstuck. Tune in to learn how to create more space in your brain and get back to doing meaningful work.
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In this Episode, You Will Learn
00:00 What is thoughtload, and how does it affect your work?
03:45 How thoughtload affects your ability to have a good fight.
06:00 The invisible tax that drains your attention, emotions, and energy.
09:30 Why modern workplaces create so much mental noise.
13:00 What happens when feedback becomes constant and impersonal?
15:30 Can AI actually help us become better at giving and receiving feedback?
19:15 What’s the difference between using AI to think and using it to avoid thinking?
22:30 What does deeper processing have to do with better work?
25:15 Why high thought load makes creativity and presence harder.
27:15 Is all stress and anxiety actually harmful?
30:00 What your emotional reactions can reveal about what matters to you.
33:45 The first step to getting off the hamster wheel.
36:00 Could doing less actually help you access more insight and creativity?
42:45 Ways to create more space for your brain.
45:45 What is conflict debt, and what happens when you avoid difficult conversations?
48:00 How a triggered state can change the way you interpret an email.
52:15 What conflict patterns did you learn from your family?
Resources + Links
Get your copy of Thoughtload by Liane Davey HERE
Get your copy of The Good Fight by Liane Davey HERE
Learn more about Liane Davey HERE
Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever
Watch the podcast on YouTube
Find more resources on our website morraam.com
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