In the debut episode of As I Was Saying, host April Simpkins—Strategist, mental health advocate, and workplace truth-teller—shares why she launched this podcast and why mental health in the workplace is long overdue for an honest conversation. Drawing from 35 years of experience and insights from thousands of employees and leaders, April explores how emotional strain shows up at work and why it’s more than “just part of the job.” If you've ever felt like you had to push through exhaustion just to make it through the day, this episode, this podcast is for you.