Podcast
Toxic Workplace
Hosted by Carleigh J. M. · EN
This podcast was created to give employees a voice; the voice that management wouldn't listen to because of deep rooted company politics, misuse of power, or a lack of leadership. This show gives a platform to the employee that was never allowed a last word, or who's words had no value to management. Toxic Workplace is not just a collection of stories; it's a movement towards awareness of how dysfunctional patterns of behavior in the workplace can wreak havoc on your body, mind and spirit. Through candid narratives, listeners will gain invaluable insights into the profound personal growth and newfound perspectives that can emerge from surviving soul-crushing workplace dynamics.
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No Job Is Worth This: Sunny's Story of Working as a Therapist for Sexual Predators
Jan 26, 202500:37:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we hear Sunny’s story—a therapist and military veteran who took her first civilian job at a civil commitment center for sexual offenders, hoping to grow as a clinician by working with a challenging population. Instead, she found herself in a toxic workplace filled with traumatic experiences, overwhelming demands, and unrealistic demands from leadership. From being forced to process her trauma in front of abusers to enduring severe burnout and a lack of support, Sunny’s journey reveals the emotional toll of working in such an environment. Ultimately, she shares how she found the strength to walk away, rebuild her confidence, and prioritize her well-being, offering valuable insights for anyone struggling in a toxic workplace.Content Warning: This episode includes descriptions of sexual misconduct and other sensitive topics that may not be suitable for all listeners.
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On the Cheap: Buli's Toxic Workplace Story of Bad Management with Dodgy Practices
Sep 23, 202400:40:28Tap to summarizeBuli, fresh out of college and living in the UK, joined the Kickstart scheme to find work. She was placed in a company where management cut corners, from skipping proper training to forging certificates, all while overworking their staff. Buli found herself burdened with an overwhelming workload, earning minimum wage for her efforts. As the company prioritized cost-cutting over care, Buli and her colleagues bore the brunt of the mismanagement. Her story highlights the red flags and shady practices that many employees encounter in poorly run workplaces. Ultimately, Buli’s resilience helped her rise above it all, finding strength and confidence through the struggle.*****Do you have a toxic workplace story to share?***********Go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and click on "Be a Guest." Your story will be shared anonymously. All names are changed to protect the employee and the company.Does listening to this podcast help you navigate your toxic workplace? Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts.You may also go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and leave a private review.Follow Toxic Workplace on Facebook, TikTok, X and Instagram @ToxicWorkplacePodcast
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Buried in a Pile of Work: Grace's Toxic Workplace Story of an Excessive Workload and a Non-Existent Manager
Jul 29, 202400:42:53Tap to summarizeGrace graduates with a Master’s degree with high hopes that she will pave a new career path in the tech world. She lands a position in Product with a well-known tech company and is excited about the possibilities. Soon after she is onboarded, she realizes her new manager is completely hands off, giving her zero direction and feedback. The low morale and cut-throat competition in her department makes it challenging for her to onboard and progress in her position. She’s left to fend for herself and feels like she’s in a sink or swim situation, where her manager is merely sitting back and watching, waiting for her to sink. However, she doesn’t give up and pushes through without any recognition. Grace realizes some hard learned truths about herself and what she’s truly searching for in her career.
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Antidote Episode: Free Yourself From Your Toxic Workplace Story - Interview with Alisha Wolf of Goldfinch Wellness
Jun 13, 202400:52:53Tap to summarizeAlisha Wolf is a psychotherapist and coach who has developed a niche expertise in understanding and healing from toxic workplaces using self-regulation, self-compassion, and the creation of a coherent narrative. Alisha has been helping her clients navigate out of toxic workplaces and over the years she’s gained incredible insight on how we build our stories around toxic workplaces, how we can get stuck in that narrative and she's here to help us get unstuck. In this interview, Alisha talks about the role of righteous anger, how we can get stuck in "thought court" against our toxic workplaces, and the role of radical self-acceptance. To learn more about Alisha and the work she offers, visit GoldfinchWellness.com
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After Hours: Nobody Likes an Ass-Kisser... Except Your Boss
Apr 30, 202400:06:04Tap to summarizeWe've all dealt with them, the self-serving ass-kisser that gets ahead because they stroke the boss's ego. In this quick After Hours episode, I talk about why ass-kissers are successful and how they erode a workplace.
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Revolving Door of Poor Leadership: Chelsea's Toxic Workplace Story of A Non-Profit School with No Direction
Apr 25, 202400:55:45Tap to summarizeChelsea is an educator who finds herself entrenched in a toxic workplace characterized by poor leadership and revolving door turnover. The organization is constantly undergoing new leadership which causes a lack of direction, misaligned roles, unchecked behavior, and nepotism, Chelsea grapples with frustration and confusion while juggling personal tribulations. However, her dedication to her family and unwavering work ethic kept her persevering through the storm. Ultimately, Chelsea emerged with a newfound perspective, prioritizing her well-being and aspirations over the toxicity of her workplace.*****Do you have a toxic workplace story to share?***********Go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and click on "Be a Guest." Your story will be shared anonymously. All names are changed to protect the employee and the company.Does listening to this podcast help you navigate your toxic workplace? Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts.You may also go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and leave a private review.Follow Toxic Workplace on Facebook, TikTok, X and Instagram @ToxicWorkplacePodcast
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Bullied to the Brink: Kylie's Toxic Workplace Story of a Bullying Manager
Mar 18, 202400:53:42Tap to summarizeKylie lands a job at a large utility company, which starts on a positive note. She excels in her accounting role and earns praise from colleagues and supervisors. However, her experience takes a sharp downturn when she begins reporting to a bullying manager. Despite her persistent dedication, Kylie faces numerous obstacles, including being denied necessary overtime, burdened with increasing workloads, and subjected to unfounded accusations of poor performance. Additionally, opportunities for professional advancement within the company are consistently withheld from Kylie, leaving her feeling trapped and undervalued. Through Kylie's narrative, this episode highlights the destructive effects** of workplace bullying and underscores the pressing need for systemic changes to cultivate healthier work environments.***Please note, this episode discusses suicide.Do you have a toxic workplace story to share?Go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and click on "Be a Guest." Your story will be shared anonymously. All names are changed to protect the employee and the company.Does listening to this podcast help you navigate your toxic workplace? Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts.You may also go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and leave a private review.Follow Toxic Workplace on Facebook, TikTok, X and Instagram @ToxicWorkplacePodcast
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Not All That Glitters Is Gold: Victoria's Toxic Workplace Story of Cheap Sales and a Sham Business
Jan 8, 202400:49:45Tap to summarizeVictoria is a dedicated real estate professional and busy mom who discovers a promising opportunity in real estate sales. Impressed by a wonderful interview experience, she eagerly joins the company, initially captivated by their seemingly excellent professionalism and integrity. However, as she begins her new role, Victoria becomes disillusioned when she realizes the company engages in cheap sales practices and the management fosters a toxic workplace culture. The initial excitement turns into disappointment as she grapples with the contrast between her expectations and the harsh reality of management's unethical business practices and toxic work environment.*****Do you have a toxic workplace story to share?***********Go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and click on "Be a Guest." Your story will be shared anonymously. All names are changed to protect the employee and the company.Does listening to this podcast help you navigate your toxic workplace? Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts.You may also go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and leave a private review.Follow Toxic Workplace on Facebook, TikTok, X and Instagram @ToxicWorkplacePodcast
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Faithful Facade: Haylee's Toxic Workplace Story of a Christian Non-Profit with Hidden Political Motives
Dec 11, 202300:52:57Tap to summarizeHaylee gets the opportunity to work with a trusted, long-time family friend, Jenna, in an exclusive Christian non-profit organization. Haylee is led to believe this non-profit is funding amazing projects that brings goodness into the world, but in reality they're funding political agendas. Haylee looks up to Jenna and believes she is going to gain professionalism and mentorship under her direction, but is quickly disappointed when she learns Jenna is a micromanager with a passive aggressive personality. Jenna starts to form the untrue narrative that Haylee doesn't respect her authority and is not well received by her colleagues.*****Do you have a toxic workplace story to share?***********Go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and click on "Be a Guest." Your story will be shared anonymously. All names are changed to protect the employee and the company.Does listening to this podcast help you navigate your toxic workplace? Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts.You may also go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and leave a private review.Follow Toxic Workplace on Facebook, TikTok, X and Instagram @ToxicWorkplacePodcast
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Antidote Episode: Surviving a Cult Business - Interview with Amanda Fangman
Nov 19, 202301:06:16Tap to summarizeIn this bonus episode, I talk with Amanda Fangman, an aspiring writer and educator who specializes in teaching people about undue influence and coercive control in the workplace – from labor trafficking and exploitation to cultic abuse at work.If you haven't listened to Amanda's story of working for a magazine crew (Season 2, Episode 14), please listen before playing this episode as it gives context to our discussion.Amanda seeks to arm people with the crucial knowledge she wished she had before joining the workforce: general awareness of these issues, education on the warning signs and indicators of a high control workplace.Visit Amanda’s website:www.AmandaFangman.comFollow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecultbusiness/Resources:www.igotout.org is a consortium of cult survivors supporting the #igotout movementDr. Janja Lalich: https://janjalalich.com/ "Promoting a deeper, more accurate understanding of cults with the intent to avoid their manipulation, exploitation, and abuse."Steven Hassan: https://freedomofmind.com/ "Everyone deserves the right to live a life free from undue influence"Is Your Corporate Culture Cultish? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/am-i-working-cult-5-signs-you-corporate-7-tips-avoid-joining-bakerGeneral Cult/Trafficking Info:https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/influence-continuum/ https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ * https://janjalalich.com/help/characteristics-associated-with-cults/* https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/trafficking/* https://polarisproject.org/labor-trafficking/ (Anything on Janja Lalich or Steven Hassan's websites are great for cult research/education. I have some of their books as well!)Commercial Cults:* https://www.marketplace.org/2020/03/10/five-signs-your-workplace-might-turning-into-a-cult/* https://www.economist.com/business/2022/03/05/company-or-cult* https://www.huffpost.com/entry/multilevel-marketing-companies-mlms-cults-similarities_l_5d49f8c2e4b09e72973df3d3
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