About this episode
Heather discusses surviving a toxic work environment and the courage to walk away from it.
Send us Fan Mail Today on The Message in the Mess, I'm talking about surviving a toxic work environment and finding the courage to walk away. For a long time, I questioned whether I should even talk about this topic. I never want to come across as bitter or stuck in the past. But the truth is, there are so many people who wake up every morning with anxiety because of where they work. People who sit in their cars before work trying to gather the strength to walk through the door. ...
People in this episode
Host: Heather Presley Leydekkers
Topics covered
- toxic workplaces
- mental health
- work environment
- anxiety
- courage
- survival
Keywords
- toxic work environment
- anxiety
- mental health
- courage
- survival
- workplace stress
- employee wellbeing
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