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In this episode, Nat and Sarah tackle an issue close to every accountant's heart - mental health in accounting - especially during the pressure cooker of EOFY season.

They open up about what's been keeping them busy: Natalie's nomination for Thought Leader of the Year at the Australian Accounting Awards, Sarah's CPA AI Build Day pilot event, onboarding new clients and team members, and gearing up for tax planning season.

The conversation gets real as they explore the unique mental health challenges facing accountants - from the emotional weight of client crises, to managing perfectionism and imposter syndrome, to the always-on nature of working from home. They share personal strategies that help them stay grounded, including the 5am gym club, setting boundaries with work hours, prioritising sleep, and building routines that create separation between work and life.

The episode wraps with a tea time reminder to be kind - after hearing about an accountant who blasted another via email over Xero file mistakes. Pick up the phone, sleep on that angry email, and remember we're all in this together.

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🔗 Episode links:

• New Access for Small Business Owners coaching program -https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/work/small-business-owners-and-sole-traders   

• CAANZ - 6 sessions with a psych https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/member-services/mentoring-and-support/ca-wellbeing 
• Small Business Accountants & Advisers Brain Trust, Australia Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1bZrkuRGSJ/ 

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