Toxic Work Environments and Burnout: Steps to Healing and Recovery

Description

Summary

In this episode of the Do Life Podcast, host Layla Dawn explores the overlooked but critical issue of workplace trauma. From burnout and toxic bosses to workplace bullying and harassment, Layla reveals how these experiences create lasting emotional wounds that impact mental health, self-worth, and relationships outside of work. Backed by research, personal insights, and practical tools, this episode dives into recognizing trauma responses, setting healthy boundaries, and seeking healing through therapy, coaching, and self-reflection. Listeners will leave with strategies to overcome toxic work environments, reclaim confidence, and build emotional resilience.

Takeaways

Nearly one in five employees reports experiencing workplace trauma.
Workplace trauma impacts mental health, leading to stress, anxiety, and even PTSD.
Recognizing workplace trauma is the first step toward recovery and healing.
Toxic workplaces affect relationships, emotional resilience, and self-worth.
Setting healthy workplace boundaries is essential for mental health and well-being.
Awareness of trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) helps in healing.
Healing workplace trauma takes time, reflection, and intentional self-care.
Support systems such as therapy, coaching, and community are crucial.
You are not defined by your job, workplace, or toxic boss.
Healing workplace trauma leads to resilience, empowerment, and personal growth.

Sound bites

"Workplace trauma leaves real scars."

"You're not powerless; you can heal."

"You are not your job description."

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Workplace Trauma

02:08 Defining Workplace Trauma

03:14 The Impact of Workplace Trauma

12:56 Recognizing Patterns of Trauma

29:49 Healing from Workplace Trauma

Links

Nervous System Regulation =
https://youtu.be/CUyIOHid6fc?si=qWOTYiovMv7dcoyE

Boundaries = https://youtu.be/31emlrbCi0o?si=anP_3wPIbEYVUmPn