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Send us Fan Mail Are Boomers really hopeless at technology? Is Gen Alpha the sticky iPad Generation? We break down what supposedly defines recent generations' relationship to changing technology, and share our hottest takes.  sound effects provided by zapsplat.com

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered where the tipping point is? At what point does a relationship officially become toxic? What about your friendships? Romantic relationships? Your obsession with your favorite K Pop group? Hosts Ivy and Katie break down what makes a relationship toxic - according to scientific and psychological research, as well as our own opinions. 

Send us Fan Mail Since we have both fully detoxed from our toxic work experiences, and are now self-proclaimed detox experts, we are broadening our horizons and talking about relationships of all kinds. We'll break down our opinions on whether a relationshop is toxic, or just a waste of time. Join us for Season 2 of our podcast, for more snark, sass, and hot takes! We've missed you! soun...

Send us Fan Mail We started this podcast with a goal: detox from rotten work scenarios! Mission accomplished! so, instead of beating a dead boss, we agree that we are fully detoxed and want to move on! So, in this final episode of Season one, Katie and Ivy discuss what they've learned from having and leaving toxic workplaces and where to go from here.  We will return in a few weeks with a bra...

Send us Fan Mail Wouldn't it be great it we could all make money from playing some dumb game on our phones? We'll compare some new school and old school get rich quick schemes and scams. What's the real deal with all these online courses? Can you really make big bucks with "no experience necessary?" Spoiler: Nope.  Thanks for traveling back in time to check out the early e...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're digging up some dirt on bosses who weren't mircomanaging narcissists, but they were actual criminals. A nun who embezzled almost a million bucks, a med-tech blonde billionaire, a dentist who was an actual legendary drug kingpin, and donuts. Very special donuts.  TRIGGER WARNINGS: S*xual assault, not detailed but mentioned. Thanks for traveling back in tim...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like saying "no" at work is career suicide? In this episode, we’re breaking down the myth that being a team player means being a doormat. From dodging weekend emails to surviving boundary-busting bosses, we're serving up real talk on how to protect your time, energy, and sanity—without setting the whole office on fire. Because sometimes the most profession...

Send us Fan Mail In this Pride Month episode, we're diving deep into the rainbow-washed waters of corporate LGBTQ+ support. From glittery ad campaigns to colorful logos, many companies show up big in June—but how many are actually walking the walk year-round Whether you're feeling skeptical or hopeful this Pride, this episode will challenge your perspective and spark conversations that m...

Send us Fan Mail The Detox welcomes our VERY FIRST GUEST: Mike D! Join us for a round table discussion about Mike's journey through firefighting, catching thieves, digging graves, and even voiceover. After surviving more than a few toxic work environments, Mike shares how he's kept all his limbs, his sense of humor, and his sanity intact.  TRIGGER WARNINGS: Workplace violence (including...

Send us Fan Mail Was your last job suspiciously into chants, "voluntary" unpaid labor, and leaders who called themselves "visionaries"? Yeah, that's not hustle culture—that’s a culty job. We’re calling it out this week on Bad Boss Detox. Thanks for traveling back in time to check out the early episodes of the Podcast Formerly Known as Bad Boss Detox! Since Ivy and Katie fu...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to hustle your way to financial freedom... or just freedom from your upline? This week on Bad Boss Detox , we’re diving into the glittery, gaslighty world of Multi-Level Marketing. From fake empowerment to friendship exploitation, we expose how MLMs turn everyday people into overworked, underpaid sales reps with a smile. Spoiler alert: if your “CEO” title comes with a starte...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Bad Boss Detox , we’re digging into the legend behind the loud: Gordon Ramsay. Before he was yelling about risotto on primetime, Ramsay was a rising star in the brutal world of fine dining. So what shaped his fiery persona—and how much of it is just for the cameras? We’re serving up a profile of Ramsay’s background, his rise through the culinary ranks, and whether his...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome aboard the most dramatic detox yet! This week, we dive overboard into the wild waters of reality TV. From Below Deck to Real Housewives , we’re spilling the unscripted tea on who’s leading, who’s losing it, and who’s lurking behind the scenes pulling the strings ( cough Andy Cohen cough ). We’ll break down the birth of reality television, the boss dynamics you didn’t know...

Send us Fan Mail  This episode of Bad Boss Detox started as a single listener's story but became so compelling that it turned into a full feature. It explores the heartbreaking reality of career-long toxicity—what happens when the very job you loved, the one you pursued for all the right reasons, ultimately drains your passion. Raw and reflective, this conversation sheds light on the emotiona...

Send us Fan Mail Remember when we thought feminism was just about hating men and not shaving our legs? (Oops.) In this episode, we look back at our awkward, confused intro to feminism, take a wild ride through its historical waves, and try to make sense of where it’s headed now. Spoiler: it’s more complex—and way cooler—than we were led to believe. TRIGGER WARNINGS: misogyny, s*xual assault, sl*t,...

Send us Fan Mail From weaving and healing to running entire households behind the scenes, women have been working — invisibly and relentlessly — since the dawn of time. In this episode, we shine a light on the jobs history forgot, the battles fought for basic rights, and just how far we've come (spoiler: not as far as you'd think). Join us as we celebrate the resilience, grit, and brilli...

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...