Toxic Waste of Time
Have you ever reflected on your relationships and wondered - Is this toxic? Sure, many of us have experienced toxic friendships, romantic relationships, or family members. But what about your relationship between you and your phone? You and your favorite Pop Star? The relationship between your cat and that one blue jay who won't stop dive-bombing him in the back yard? (That one's probably toxic.) After detoxing from a nightmare boss, and a toxic work environment, voice actors Ivy Hensley and Katie Boothe weigh in on relationships of all kinds. What do you need to detox from?
Episodes
Katie and Ivy continue our conversation about humans' relationships with AI, including AI induced psychosis, chatbots, creativity and copyright. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions about psychosis, self-harm, and suicide.
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Katie and Ivy talk about humans' relationships with AI, including AI induced psychosis, chatbots, creativity and copyright. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions about psychosis, self-harm, and suicide.
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This week, Ivy and Katie continue their conversation about toxic relationships in media, focusing on music, musicals, and social media.
Ivy and Katie had some messed up conceptions of what relationships were supposed to be when they were young. They mostly blame the media...In this episode, they call out some of the books, movies, and TV shows that had a major impact on what we thought to expect from future relationships. Spoiler: TV isn't real!
From our first crushes in Teen Beat, to Beatlemania and Stan, Ivy and Katie discuss what a parasocial relationship is, and how they can be both beneficial and harmful to us. But are they toxic? And how do we know when we need to come back to Earth?
In this lighthearted episode, we chat about our relationships to animals of all kinds. Whether they offer us emotional support, or they bite the shit out of us...or both, pet ownership has increased dramatically post pandemic. And we can see why!
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.
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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.
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!
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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 brand new direction!
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.
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.
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 professional thing you can say is a polite, &quo...
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 matter. 🌈
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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 f*rearms and otherwise), sexual ha...
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.
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 starter kit and a guilt trip, you might wanna...
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 tough love leadership is effective, tox...
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 you were watching, and the shady pro...
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 emotional toll of staying in a harmful work en...
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