Mental health at work is messy—and we don’t talk about it enough.
I’m April Simpkins, and on this solo podcast, we’re done with the silence. I’ve spent decades watching people try to smile through burnout. Showing up at work, saying “I’m fine” when behind the mask you are mentally spiraling. I break down the silent stressors of modern work and share practical tools to help you protect your peace and your paycheck. If your job is draining your soul more than your inbox, you’re in the right place.
Hit play, subscribe, and join me bi-weekly. Let’s get into some honest takes, surprising truths, and just enough sarcasm to get you through your next team meeting.
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Mental health at work is messy—and we don’t talk about it enough.
I’m April Simpkins, and on this solo podcast, we’re done with the silence. I’ve spent decades watching people try to smile through burnout. Showing up at work, saying “I’m fine” when behind the mask you are mentally spiraling. I break down the silent stressors of modern work and share practical tools to help you protect your peace and your paycheck. If your job is draining your soul more than your inbox, you’re in the right place.
Hit play, subscribe, and join me bi-weekly. Let’s get into some honest takes, surprising truths, and just enough sarcasm to get you through your next team meeting.
"Good vibes only" sounds harmless—until you're crying in a bathroom stall because you dared to have a human emotion on a Tuesday.
In this episode of As I Was Saying, April Simpkins peels back the glittery facade of toxic positivity and reveals the emotional cost of workplaces where only smiles are welcome. From “just be grateful” to “fake it till you make it,” we explore how constant positivity can become emotional censorship—and why that’s not wellness, it’s denial with a company logo.
April shares stories from the field, insights from psychology, and even her own grief journey to make one thing clear: suppressing emotions at work doesn’t build culture—it kills it. You’ll hear the real consequences of silencing employees and the quiet harm of “cheerfulness as policy.” And of course, she offers a practical playbook for leaders and employees alike—because fixing this starts with giving people permission to be real.
If your workplace vibes feel more like a stage play than a safe space, this episode is for you.
As I Was Saying - with April Simpkins
Mental health at work is messy—and we don’t talk about it enough.
I’m April Simpkins, and on this solo podcast, we’re done with the silence. I’ve spent decades watching people try to smile through burnout. Showing up at work, saying “I’m fine” when behind the mask you are mentally spiraling. I break down the silent stressors of modern work and share practical tools to help you protect your peace and your paycheck. If your job is draining your soul more than your inbox, you’re in the right place.
Hit play, subscribe, and join me bi-weekly. Let’s get into some honest takes, surprising truths, and just enough sarcasm to get you through your next team meeting.
