Toxic Waste of Time

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, detoxers! In this episode, we’re picking up where we left off—unpacking the real-life challenges and plot twists that tested us before we stepped into our power as the badass women we are today. Plus, we’re sharing a thought-provoking listener story that’ll stick with you long after the episode ends. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one. Thanks for traveling bac...

Send us Fan Mail Success stories are cute—but let’s talk about the before . In this episode, we get real about the personal obstacles, toxic workplaces, and self-doubt we had to crawl through before we could even think about thriving. From being undervalued and overworked to unlearning the lies we believed about ourselves, we’re sharing what it really took to get here—and why success doesn’t mean...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of Bad Boss Detox honors the legacy of the Radium Girls—young women hired in the 1910s to paint luminous watch dials with radioactive paint, told it was safe, even healthy, to ingest. What followed was a devastating trail of illness, corporate denial, and one of the most heartbreaking workplace cover-ups in history. We’ll explore how these women, many still in their t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re exposing the fear tactics bad bosses use to keep you trapped— and some of the fears you may have that are keeping you stuck.  We’ll talk about how to break free without losing your sanity (or your paycheck).  From financial concerns and health insurance, to the loss of your work friends and the deep loyalty you may be feeling for this job, we will help you b...

Send us Fan Mail It’s their world, and you’re just working (and suffering) in it. This week on Bad Boss Detox , we’re tackling the narcissistic boss: the self-important, credit-stealing, blame-shifting leader who makes every workday feel like a hostage situation. From the boss who demands applause after every meeting to the one who ‘forgets’ your name unless they need something—this episode is a m...

Send us Fan Mail Workplace horror stories are nothing new—history is filled with bosses whose greed, cruelty, and disregard for human life led to some of the darkest chapters in labor history. In this episode of Bad Boss Detox , we take a sobering look at four of the worst offenders, whose actions sparked protests, strikes, and, in some cases, tragic loss of life.  The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory...

Send us Fan Mail Congratulations—you’ve just joined a podcast that understands the soul-crushing agony of bad bosses, toxic workplaces, and that one coworker who insists on replying-all every single time . In this inaugural episode of Bad Boss Detox , your hosts Ivy Hensley and Katie Boothe introduce themselves, spill some tea about their own workplace horror stories, and compare notes on survivin...