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Episode Overview

Toxic workplaces don’t just make you dread Mondays—they can seriously affect your mental health, productivity, and even your physical well-being. In this episode, we’re diving deep into what makes a workplace toxic, how it impacts employees long-term (including PTSD), and strategies for healing and moving forward.

If you’ve ever left a job feeling drained, undervalued, or even traumatized, you are NOT alone. We’ll explore real-life examples of toxic workplaces, statistics on workplace trauma, and expert-backed recovery strategies to help you reclaim your confidence and professional happiness.

🛑 Signs of a Toxic Workplace

A toxic work environment can be subtle or outright destructive. Some common signs include:
✅ Micromanagement & Lack of Trust
✅ Poor Leadership & No Accountability
✅ Constant Fear of Retaliation or Job Loss
✅ Unrealistic Workloads & Burnout
✅ Workplace Bullying, Harassment, or Discrimination
✅ No Work-Life Balance or Boundaries

💡 Did you know? A 2023 study found that 62% of employees say their workplace negatively impacts their mental health, and 1 in 4 employees report experiencing PTSD-like symptoms from work-related stress.

🧠 Can You Experience PTSD from a Toxic Workplace?

Yes. In Part II, we will discuss what that looks like and the steps you can take to help yourself.

📌 Question for Listeners: Have you ever felt lingering anxiety or fear about work, even after leaving a toxic job? Please share your experiences with us

Got a question about navigating workplace toxicity? Send it in for a future episode!

📞 Resources & Support

If you’re struggling in a toxic workplace, here are some resources to help:
📌 Mental Health Support: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – 1-800-950-6264
📌 Workplace Harassment Help: EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) – 1-800-669-4000
📌 Legal & Labor Rights: U.S. Department of Labor
📌 Workplace Trauma Support: The Workplace Bullying Institute

🎙️ Final Thought: No job is worth your health. You deserve a workplace where you feel valued and respected.

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