# Is it me… or is this workplace actually toxic? - Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett

An episode of [Unlonely with Dr. Jody Carrington](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1708644669), 28 May 2026, 46 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/650c7b1e8c8c2d0010306abc/e/6a04b61fd58f9c365b2876c5/media.mp3

Work isn’t just “work” anymore—it's become the place where burnout brews and bad bosses break us. In this fire-filled episode with Dr. Laura, we unpack the real cost of stress at work, what defines a truly toxic leader, and how to know when it’s not just you—it’s the system you’re stuck in. Spoiler: surviving a toxic boss isn't just possible—it's necessary. We dive into: What makes a boss toxic vs just difficult Why stress isn't soft—it’s strategy The burnout scale (and where you fall on it) Why rest isn't lazy—it's survival And how to get out of the damn cage Whether you're quietly quitting or just questioning everything, this one’s for you. Follow Dr. Laura Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwhDncPCadKKgWOnTxW72ow https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Laura.whereworkmeetslife https://www.instagram.com/drlaura.live/ https://www.tiktok.com/@drlaura.live https://x.com/drlauralive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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