IT Stress Relief

IT Stress Relief

Welcome to the "IT Stress Relief" Podcast! Are you an overwhelmed IT professional? Join us for stress management tips tailored to your industry, advice on work-life balance, and personal growth insights! 🎀 What to Expect: Stress Management: Explore stress relief techniques customized for the IT industry. Work-Life Balance: Strategies for balancing work and personal life. Personal Growth: Elevate your potential for satisfaction and success. 🎀 Featured Interviews: Expect captivating interviews with senior and accomplished IT specialists sharing their experiences, work successes, and tips for aspiring and junior IT professionals. Plus, talks with well-being, nutrition, fitness, and biohacking experts. Discover a holistic path to a healthier, more satisfying IT career. 🎧 Subscribe Now: Hit 'subscribe' for a stress-free, fulfilling IT career journey with your host Gena Frangina as your guide. Join us at the tech-psychology-wellness intersection.Your stress relief starts here. Subscribe to the "IT Stress Relief" Podcast and embark on a transformative IT career journey!

Episodes

Navigating the Complexities of Tech Culture: Strategies for IT Professionals to Manage Stress and Thrive

August 3, 2025 • 63 mins
In today's episode, Gena sits down with Jihyun Lee, a multifaceted entrepreneur with a background in luxury fashion and beauty marketing, who now runs startups focused on executive coaching, biotech, and conscious property. Jihyun shares her unique journey and insights into the stress patterns prevalent in the tech industry, emphasising the importance of self-awareness and reframing stress as excitement. Jihyun also discusses her p...
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Unlocking Your Nervous System: Practical Strategies for Stress Regulation and Longevity

July 27, 2025 • 69 mins
In this episode, Gena speaks with Estee Lantos, a somatic and nervous system coach, to discuss the profound impact of stress on both mental and physical health. Estee shares her personal journey from a corporate HR leader to a wellness coach, highlighting how her own health crisis, triggered by chronic stress, led her to explore the mind-body connection. Their conversation delves into the importance of nervous system regulation, th...
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How Breathwork Can Transform IT Professionals' Lives

July 20, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode, Gena sits down with Greta Staknyte, a breathwork facilitator and holistic coach, to discuss the transformative power of breathwork in managing stress and anxiety. Greta shares her personal journey into breathwork, highlighting how it helped her find fulfilment beyond her corporate job. She emphasises the need for self-care in today's fast-paced world and encourages individuals to explore breathwork as a holistic ap...
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Skills on the Rise - Mastering IT in 2025

July 13, 2025 • 11 mins
In this episode, Gena explores the essential skills that IT professionals need to develop by 2025, as highlighted by LinkedIn News UK. She emphasises the importance of both technical and soft skills, such as effective communication and stress management, in navigating the rapidly evolving IT landscape. Gena covers ten key skills, including technical documentation, AI literacy, incident response, and data governance, while providing...
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

July 6, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode, Gina, delves into the pervasive issue of Imposter Syndrome that affects many in the tech industry. She discusses how the fast-paced nature of IT can breed self-doubt, highlighting the different ways men and women experience this phenomenon. Gina shares personal anecdotes and examples from her coaching practice to illustrate the challenges faced by IT professionals, including the tendency for women to undervalue the...
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Confidence and Assertiveness

June 29, 2025 • 11 mins
In this episode, Gina explores the importance of confidence and assertiveness for IT professionals. She discusses common challenges like speaking up in meetings and handling difficult conversations, and explains how skills such as hypnotherapy, coaching, and business psychology can help. KEY TAKEAWAYS Many IT professionals believe that being confident or assertive is something you’re born with, but the episode emphasises these a...
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Mindful Mornings: Setting the Tone for a Productive Day in IT

June 22, 2025 • 12 mins
Gena explores the importance of starting your mornings mindfully to foster a productive and stress-free day, in this helpful routine-focused episode. She discusses how the emotional tone set in the morning can significantly impact your entire day, emphasising the detrimental effects of rushing and distractions. Gina shares practical techniques for creating a mindful morning routine, including practising gratitude, journaling for cl...
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Gena's Practical Techniques for Stress Relief and Well-Being

June 15, 2025 • 18 mins
In this very first episode of IT Stress Relief, your host, Gena Frangina, delves into the pervasive issue of stress in the tech industry. As an IT professional and business psychologist, she highlights alarming statistics that reveal the extent of stress, anxiety, and burnout among IT workers, emphasising the importance of effective stress management. Gena shares practical strategies for achieving a sustainable work-life balance, i...
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The Always-On Culture: Why IT Professionals Need to Prioritise Boundaries for Mental Well-Being

June 15, 2025 • 16 mins
Today, Gena considers the critical yet often overlooked topic of setting boundaries for IT professionals. She discusses the pervasive "always-on" culture in the IT industry, where the expectation to be constantly available can lead to significant stress and burnout. Gena also shares personal experiences and research findings that highlight the importance of establishing clear work-life boundaries to protect mental health and improv...
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The Cost of Poor Time Management: Protecting Your Career and Personal Life in IT

June 15, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode, Gena delves into the critical skill of time management for IT professionals. She discusses the challenges faced in the tech industry, such as tight deadlines, constant distractions, and the risk of burnout due to poor time management. Gino introduces several effective productivity frameworks, including the Pomodoro technique, time blocking, and the Eisenhower matrix, to help listeners take control of their time.  ...
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Betterment Burnout: The Importance of Fun and Leisure in the Pursuit of Self-Improvement

June 15, 2025 • 20 mins
In this episode, Gena delves into the concept of "betterment burnout," a phenomenon experienced by high achievers who feel exhausted from the relentless pursuit of self-improvement. Gina shares her personal experiences with burnout and emphasises the importance of self-compassion, enjoyable leisure activities, and mindfulness as effective strategies to combat this issue. She highlights how treating oneself with kindness can enhance...
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Breaking Free from the Procrastination Trap: Real-World Solutions for IT Professionals

June 15, 2025 • 14 mins
In today's episode, Gena investigates the pervasive issue of procrastination faced by IT professionals and software developers. She explores the underlying connections between procrastination, stress, anxiety, and burnout, emphasising that it's not merely a sign of laziness but often a response to overwhelming tasks and perfectionism. Gena shares personal anecdotes and real-world examples to illustrate how procrastination can lead ...
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Elke Wallace on Mastering Your Mind Matters and Stress Management Techniques

June 15, 2025 • 51 mins
In this episode, Gena interviews Elke Wallace, founder of Mastering Your Mind Matters and host of the Exploring Brain and Mind podcast. Elke shares her journey as a Performance Enhancement Specialist with expertise in various psychological techniques. She delves into the impact of chronic stress on IT professionals, highlighting the symptoms of burnout and the importance of maintaining brain health through proper nutrition, hydrati...
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