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Work Sucks, But I Like It
Work Sucks, But I Like It is the podcast about discovering what work should really feel like. Host Tony Tenaglier sits down with psychologists, entrepreneurs, creators, researchers, workers, and leaders to explore the science of flow, purpose, and meaningful work.
If you're tired of burnout, hustle culture, and feeling stuck in a job that drains you, this show offers practical insights and inspiring stories to help you rediscover engagement, fulfillment, and the joy of creating something that matters. Because work may suck sometimes—but it doesn't have to stay that way.
Work Sucks, But I Like It
Latest Episodes
E94: Why Staying in Your Lane Can Kill Your Curiosity with Sheldon Greaves
In this episode of Work Sucks, But I Like It, Sheldon Greaves, author of The Guerrilla Scholar’s Handbook, shares his unconventional approach to work, learning, and building a life around curiosity. Sheldon has worked as a DJ, substitute teache...
E93: Why Purpose Is Not a Destination - It’s a Daily Practice with Lorea Martinez
Burnout is not just exhaustion - it may be your life telling you that your purpose has drifted. Dr. Lorea Martínez Pérez reveals why purpose is not a destination, how to rebuild meaning in everyday work, and the emotional intelligence tools tha...
E92: How to Know When It’s Time to Leave with Ben Fox
Most professionals stay trapped in toxic work environments because they don’t realize how much autonomy and self-awareness they’re giving up—until one moment of clarity changes everything. When Ben Fox left a high-paying tech startup after real...
E91: Why Smart Leaders Fail Without Emotional Intelligence with Cynthia Morrow
The science of work reveals how ethical frameworks and workplace design can transform your career—and why ignoring these insights keeps you stuck in burnout and conflict. Cynthia Morrow, an assistant professor specializing in the science of wor...
E90: The Future of Work is Inner Work with Anne Karber
Most of us are living in a world where division, distraction, and superficial connections are the norm—and yet, our most powerful resource is right under our noses. What if mastering your emotions and reconnecting with community could be the ga...
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