When Body Odor At Work Becomes Impossible To Ignore

What do you do when a coworker’s hygiene starts affecting your ability to work?

In this episode of the Mic Manifestation Podcast, Ben breaks down a real Mic Drop Confession from a listener named Mike, who’s struggling with how to handle a coworker’s body odor without embarrassing them or creating workplace tension.

This conversation goes deeper than hygiene — it explores:
• Why some people don’t notice their own body odor
• How mental health, stress, and upbringing affect hygiene
• The difference between empathy and boundaries
• Whether you should speak up, go to HR, or stay silent
• How awareness plays a role in shared spaces

Ben also shares a personal moment about realizing how aware we are of our own hygiene — and how that awareness isn’t universal.

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