Speaking of Psychology

Are you a workaholic or just a hard worker? With Malissa Clark, PhD

October 7, 2026·28 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Many of us have trouble switching off from work, whether it's staying late at the office, checking messages on vacation, or lying awake running through tomorrow's to-do list. Malissa Clark, PhD, of the University of Georgia, discusses how workaholism differs from simply working hard; why it's about more than hours on the clock; how it affects physical health, mental health and relationships; and how workplaces can encourage a healthier relationship with work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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