Episode 21: Anxiety
Listen to our latest ICAS podcast episode focusing on anxiety, mental health conditions and neurodiversity.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions in the UK, affecting around 1 in 6 adults every year. It's not uncommon to face many uncertainties and challenges in our lives, and anxiety is a natural response to such pressures.
Hosted by Jonny Jacobs CA, Finance Director of Starbucks, ICAS Council member and Trustee Board Member of the Mental Health Foundation. Jonny is joined by Javed Bobat, Finance Recruiter at Fide - Ethical Finance Recruitment, who discusses the link between neurodivergence and anxiety while also sharing his experience of living with ADHD. Lianne Stewart CA, Founder of Flow by Season shares her experience of what anxiety feels like to her. Plus, Samantha Frost CA, Director of Think Consulting and member of ICAS Council and ICAS Members’ Board, details her experience of supporting businesses to deal with anxiety and the many forms it can take in the workplace.
Our podcast guests share their personal experiences of anxiety and ADHD and how important it is to discuss neurodiversity and mental fitness within the business landscape.
