Stop Absorbing Work Toxicity — Leave It at Work | Katie Jean

Katie Jean helps high performers stop absorbing everything around them at work and learn how to leave work at work without losing their edge. After years in corporate America and experiencing a covertly emotionally abusive workplace that triggered prior trauma, she trained in HR, somatic trauma-informed coaching, and narcissistic abuse recovery.

A lot of people think they’re just stressed from work. But it’s often what they’re carrying home — the pressure, emotions, and expectations that were never theirs to hold. Over time it costs their health, relationships, and sense of self.

In this honest conversation, Katie shares:

• What drew her to corporate and what success looked like early on

• The reality of a covertly emotionally abusive workplace

• How her body and nervous system sent clear signals

• The distinction between normal stress and nervous system dysregulation

• Moving into HR, trauma work, and specializing in narcissistic abuse

• Practical ways high performers can stop absorbing toxicity

If you’re in your 20s (or beyond) feeling drained by work, carrying too much home, or questioning whether “just suck it up” is the only option, this episode offers clarity and tools.

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Katie Jean

1:40 - Early Career Dreams & Corporate Entry

8:15 - Feeling Something Missing & Career Confusion

15:30 - The Covertly Emotionally Abusive Workplace

23:10 - Body Signals & Retraumatization

31:45 - Leaving, Studying HR, Trauma & Narcissism

40:20 - Stress vs. Nervous System Dysregulation

48:50 - Hypervigilance & Managing Someone Else’s Behavior

57:15 - Helping High Performers Leave Work at Work