In this episode of Evolution of a Human, my wife, Dr. Leandra Brady-Walker, and I continue our story, diving into our time working as chiropractors in Dublin—an experience that started with promise but quickly turned into one of the most challenging chapters of our lives.

We reflect on:

• The illusion of opportunity—how we walked into our first jobs full of excitement, only to realize we were trapped in a toxic, abusive work environment.
• Financial and emotional abuse—being unpaid for six weeks, controlled through "training," and manipulated by egotistical mentors.
• The power dynamics in chiropractic—Leandra’s firsthand experience with misogyny, gaslighting, and being told she could never be a leader in the profession.
• How abusive leaders try to break you, so they can rebuild you in their image—and why we refused to let that happen.
• The toxic cycle repeating itself—escaping one manipulative boss only to land in another unhealthy workplace.
• The breaking point—how we quit our jobs with no backup plan and left Ireland completely.

This episode is an unfiltered look at power abuse in professional settings, the dangers of toxic mentorship, and the strength it takes to walk away—even when you feel like you have no other option.

Key Takeaways:

• Just because someone is in a position of power doesn’t mean they deserve to lead you.
• If a situation feels wrong, trust your gut—things won’t magically get better.
• People who want to "break you down to build you up" aren’t mentors. They’re manipulators.
• Sometimes leaving is the only way to reclaim your power.
• The hardest experiences in life often become the greatest teachers—if you’re willing to learn from them.

Resources & Links:

• Find Leandra on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/dr_leandrabw/
• Find me on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drjacobbw/
• Check my site for ways to work with me here: https://jacobbradywalker.com
• Watch Leandra’s TED Talk on Chiropractic and Leadership https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnh568YWVAc

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Final Thoughts:
"We didn’t just leave a job—we reclaimed our dignity, our future, and our right to create a life on our own terms. If something feels off, don’t wait for permission—walk away."

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