SHITSHOW SATURDAY #175 - Employment Struggle SeshSHITSHOW SATURDAY #175 - Employment Struggle Sesh
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Andrea Ashley hosts a candid discussion on employment struggles, exploring how childhood trauma impacts work life and offering insights into overcoming these challenges.
42:10•25 Oct 2025
Employment Struggles: Finding Balance Amidst Chaos
Episode Overview
- Childhood trauma can manifest in workplace behaviours like people-pleasing and fear of authority.
- Self-employment offers autonomy but can bring financial instability and anxiety.
- Breaking away from traditional career paths can lead to personal empowerment.
- Support groups provide a safe space to discuss employment-related issues stemming from past experiences.
- Recognising patterns in work life can be the first step towards healing.
“"I realize I have control over this. And I don't have to do it in the regular prescribed order."”
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Dive into the intriguing world of employment struggles with Andrea Ashley on 'Shitshow Saturday #175'. This episode is like peeking into a candid support group where individuals discuss how their childhood trauma influences their work life. You'll hear raw and honest stories about navigating job-related issues, from the fear of authority to the challenge of self-employment.
Andrea sits down with members of the 'employment struggle sesh' to share experiences that are both relatable and enlightening. Whether you're dealing with self-sabotage, people-pleasing, or just trying to understand how your past affects your career, this episode offers a comforting space to explore these issues. With a sprinkle of humour and a lot of heart, Andrea and her guests discuss everything from coping with financial instability to finding empowerment in unconventional career paths.
It's an engaging listen that might just leave you reflecting on your own employment journey. So, what patterns do you see in your work life, and how might they connect to your past?

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