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
27 episodes
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
17. Tax Talk pt. 1
Jen gives Erikka an overview what the heck taxes are for, tax brackets, and how personal federal income tax is calculated.
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Episode 17
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27:34
8. A Ghost Story for Halloween
Jen and Erikka gather around the campfire for a spooky Halloween story.
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23:45