Vicky Midwood
Vicky Midwood
Addicted to Pressure: The Real Reason Midlife Feels So Heavy
Addicted to Pressure: The Real Reason Midlife Feels So Heavy
Addicted to Pressure: The Real Reason Midlife Feels So Heavy
Tuesday 5th August 2025
Explore why midlife feels heavy as Vicky Midwood discusses addiction to pressure and offers insights on achieving peace and balance.
29 minutes
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Vicky Midwood
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Sobriety Toolkit
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Identify how addiction to pressure shows up in daily life.
- Recognise the impact of choosing urgency over peace.
- Understand that multiple factors contribute to midlife stress.
- Explore ways to break free from perfectionism.
- Give yourself permission to pause and reflect.
"We say we want peace, but we choose urgency."
Feeling weighed down by the demands of midlife? Vicky Midwood, affectionately known as The Addiction Eliminator, tackles this very issue in her podcast episode, 'Addicted to Pressure: The Real Reason Midlife Feels So Heavy'. With a career spanning over three decades in health and wellness, Vicky combines scientific facts with her personal experiences to challenge the beliefs surrounding addiction and lifestyle choices.
This episode focuses on how many high-achievers find themselves addicted to the pressure of overworking and over-giving, often coping through alcohol, food, and constant busyness. Vicky explores the idea that while many strive for peace and health, they often choose urgency and survival mode instead. Through candid discussions, she encourages listeners to reflect on their own patterns and recognise how addiction to pressure manifests subtly in their lives.
Vicky's approach is direct yet empathetic, as she shares stories from guests who have faced adversity and found solutions beyond a single fix. She emphasises the importance of understanding that life isn't black and white; it's an 'and' world where multiple factors contribute to our challenges. Midwood's insights are not just about identifying problems but also about finding ways to take a break and reflect on what truly matters.
With humour and compassion, she urges everyone to give themselves permission to pause, rethink their choices, and embrace healthier habits that align with their desires. So, if you're feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, this episode might just be the perfect companion to help you find clarity and relief. Why not give it a listen and see if you can relate to the experiences shared?