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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?

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Toxic Waste of Time

Guest Mike D: 30 Years of Fights, Fires, and Ever-Evolving Toxic Work Environments

June 17, 2025 • Ivy Hensley & Katie Boothe • Season 1 • Episode 15

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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 harassment, workplace safety and fire, violent crime