That Toxic Life
Join Jen and Erikka as they discuss toxic workplaces, including the subtle signs that your work environment might be harming your well-being, the psychological and physical impacts of staying in such an environment, and practical strategies for navigating and ultimately escaping toxic work cultures. Plus, hear real-life stories from people who’ve experienced these environments firsthand. Don't miss this insightful and empowering conversation!
Episodes
34 episodes
34. Take 2! Myths and Misconceptions
Now that Jen and Erikka have this recording situation a bit more under control, they're taking another crack at some of their early episodes. In this episode, they revisit their first topic: busting some of the myths pervasive in toxic workplac...
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Episode 34
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23:25
33. Despicable Them 3 - Hoisted on their own...
Join Erikka and Jen as they delve into more of what Reddit has to offer and discuss two workplace situations to discover who is, in fact, the asshole.
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Episode 33
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31:33
32. Don't Take it With You
Jen and Erikka discuss post-toxic-workplace trauma, how it can affect future jobs, and what to do about it.
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Episode 32
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32:32
31. Dunning-Kruger Who?
Jen and Erikka discuss this effect that they keep hearing about.
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Episode 31
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32:18
30. Getting Fired Doesn't Help Anyone
Jen and Erikka take a break from everyone talking about the news to talk about how NOT to talk about the news at work. They also discuss how to avoid feeling like you are losing your soul and the comfort of surface-level relationships. And reme...
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Episode 30
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30:31
29. Workplace Celebrations
Jen and Erikka discuss the pros and cons of work celebrations.
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Episode 29
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33:10
28. The Peter Principle
Erikka and Jen discuss a management concept from the 70's and how it still rings true today.
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Episode 28
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30:22
27. Workplace Violence
Jen and Erikka discuss the causes of workplace violence, how to diffuse situations, and steps to take to prepare for mass casualty incidents.
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Episode 27
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36:33
26. Why do we fight?
Jen and Erikka have a thought-provoking conversation about women fighting at work.
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Episode 26
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27:14
25. What to do when people piss you off
Jen and Erikka discuss what to do, and what definitely NOT to do, when people are pissing you off at work.
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Episode 25
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28:12
24. Psychopaths
Erikka and Jen discuss what psychopaths are, how to deal with them in the workplace, and the ethical implications of labelling someone a psychopath.
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Episode 24
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24:00
23. Being Professional
Erikka and Jen discuss how to tell someone off professionally over email.
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Episode 23
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22:09
22. Accessibility
Jen and Erikka discuss requesting disability accommodations, and Erikka shares some of her challenges at work while being visually impaired.
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Episode 22
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15:40
21. Job Security
Erikka and Jen discuss job security, pay rates, and getting older in a young workforce.
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Episode 21
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29:04
20. Despicable Them 2 - The Return of Despicable-osity
Erikka and Jen read Reddit AITA posts and discuss the veracity of them being, in fact, the asshole.
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Episode 20
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26:04
19. Bye Bye, DEI (and why that's a bad thing)
Jen and Erikka discuss what DEI is and why we should be worried about the efforts to ban it.
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Episode 19
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25:28