Bad Boss Journal
Welcome to the Bad Boss Journal podcast. The dope podcast where you can anonymously share exactly what you want to say about your bad boss, toxic work environment, and find out how to handle it.
Episodes
17 episodes
Season 1 Wrap-Up
Welcome back to the Bad Boss Journal! We are wrapping up Season 1 with Ava and Michelle. We discuss our favorite episodes from the first season, as well as the things we've learned and are continuing to learn on this journey. We hope you enjoye...
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The One with Dating the Bad Boss
Welcome to another episode of The Bad Boss Journal! Ava couldn't host the show this week due to her work schedule, but Michelle had on guest Sabrina Victoria. Sabrina shared her intense story about how she ended up working for a person she was ...
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The One Where You're Let Go
Welcome to the Bad Boss Journal! On this week's episode, guest Damian Birkel came on our show and shared his bad boss story as well as how he got into his current work helping people.Damian is the Founder & Executive Director of Pro...
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The One with the "Good" Bad Boss
On this episode of the Bad Boss Journal, Michelle and Ava have on Jack. Jack shares his experience of a "good" bad boss. Listen to this episode to find out how a good boss can actually end up being a bad one. Do you have a bad boss...
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Episode 12
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The One with Bonnie & Clyde Bosses
Welcome to the Bad Boss Journal! On this episode, our guest Carla comes on to share her story. She discusses the time she worked for a boss couple, and how the facade of the "power couple" in public and all the issues Carla would have to deal w...
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Episode 13
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28:57
The One with the Screamer
On this week's episode of the Bad Boss Journal podcast, Michelle and Ava interview Liz. Liz is a psychologist, and her bad boss experience includes a boss who was extremely erratic and screamed a lot. Listen in to see how she dealt with that ex...
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Episode 11
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23:48
The One with Unstable Boss
Welcome to another episode of the Bad Boss Journal podcast! Today, Ava and Michelle had on Kate, who works in the pharmaceutical world. Her bad boss story involves a boss who is inconsistent and has a lack of social skills that at times s...
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29:52
The One about Coping with Work
In this episode, Ava and Michelle talk about the different ways we cope with work overload, Michelle's experience with NLP (and what NLP is). Do you have a bad boss story? We'd love to hear from you! Head on over to
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Episode 9
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34:49
The One with the Micromanager
This week's episode features guest, Albert, who talks about three bad bosses, most of whom were micromanagers. Albert works overseas in East Asia and talks about some of the cultural differences he's experienced. Do you have a bad boss ...
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Episode 8
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32:04
Work/Life Balance: Part Two
We continue our conversation regarding work/life balance, or the lack thereof. Listen as we talk through the different struggles we've experienced in our own lives. Do you have a bad boss story? We'd love to hear from you! Head on over ...
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Work/Life Balance: Part One
On this episode, Ava and Michelle decided to talk about work/life balance. Most of us have a very difficult time balancing the two, and some would argue that there is no such thing. Listen as we talk about the various ways Michelle tackles self...
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Episode 7
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32:13
The One with the Sadistic Boss
On this week of the Bad Boss Journal podcast, Ava and Michelle had on guest, Mary. Mary talked about the time she had a boss that would enjoy making her colleagues cry. She herself experienced anxiety working with him. Find out how she dealt wi...
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The One with the Three Bosses
On this week's episode of Bad Boss Journal, Michelle and Ava spoke with Amy. Amy was at a job where she had three bosses that came and went, and the different boss types she had to work with. Do you have a bad boss story you'd like to s...
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Episode 5
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28:30
The One Where We Are Losing Our Patients
On this episode of Bad Boss Journal, we had on a guest who has many bosses. Meet Natasha, a business owner, whose bosses are in essence, her patients. Her story of life as a dentist and business owner during the COVID-19 pandemic is eye-opening...
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The One with the Angry Foreman
On this episode of Bad Boss Journal, hosts Ava and Michelle speak with guest Tom, who works as an Union Electrician. He discusses his experience with a bad boss and toxic work environment. Do you have a bad boss experience you'd like to...
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