Work Besties Who Podcast

Work Besties Who Podcast
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Building a bold community of work besties 💼👯‍♀️ to bond 🤝💞, banter 😂🎉, and bloom 🌸✨ 🎙️ Listen to the Work Besties Who Podcast: where workplace friendships get real! From tea spills to relatable laughs, we’re unpacking everything about work life's ups, downs, and unforgettable moments.✨ Join us for candid chats, relatable stories, and a sprinkle of chaos—because what’s work without a little drama and a lot of fun?  💼😄 Hit play, and let’s dive into the messy magic of workplace connections together! Work Besties:-)

  1. High Achiever Burnout: How to Protect Your Energy Without Guilt

    12h ago

    High Achiever Burnout: How to Protect Your Energy Without Guilt

    What if staying busy is not just part of your schedule—but the way your nervous system feels safe? In this episode, Jess and Claude sit down with licensed clinical social worker Karen Dwyer-Tesoriero to explore the connection between high achievement, people-pleasing, hypervigilance and burnout. Karen explains why high achievers may feel anxious when they stop working, why setting a boundary can initially feel more uncomfortable than answering the late-night email, and how the pressure to constantly perform can begin much earlier than we realize. Together, they discuss: • How mental load and overwhelm can leave us feeling completely stuck • Why Type A tendencies may be connected to people-pleasing • The difference between true self-care and expensive “wellness” • How after-hours emails can send mixed messages to employees • Why managers should help teams prioritize—not simply add more work • Grounding techniques for moments of anxiety or panic • How breathing, movement, pets, music and supportive people can help us co-regulate • Why burnout begins long before the moment we finally crash Karen also shares simple ways to create “glimmers”—small moments of safety, connection and calm that help bring the nervous system back down. Because protecting your energy is not laziness, and you do not have to earn rest by reaching your breaking point. Connect with Karen Dwyer-Tesoriero: Website: https://kdtesorierolcsw.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdtesorierolcsw/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karen.a..dwyertes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14iE8QdmpUz/ If this conversation reminded you of someone who is always carrying too much, send them this episode—and keep supporting your Work Besties. Send us Fan Mail You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG ,  TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    27 min
  2. Stop Flipping Your Lid At Work (Summer Friday Bonus)

    3d ago

    Stop Flipping Your Lid At Work (Summer Friday Bonus)

    Have you ever walked away from a difficult conversation and suddenly thought of the perfect response? There is a reason that happens. We loved Jennifer Prendergast’s explanation of the “flipped lid” in Episode 105 so much that we wanted to revisit it and give it more space in this Summer Friday Bonus. Jennifer guides us through the hand model of the brain to explain what happens when stress activates our nervous system. When we “flip our lids,” we can temporarily lose access to the parts of our brains responsible for communication, logic, listening, motivation, and decision-making. In this bonus episode, you’ll learn: • How to build the hand model of the brain as you listen • What happens in the brain when we feel triggered • Why stress can show up as micromanaging, people pleasing, passive aggression, overcommitting, or checking out • Why workplace training can be difficult to use during a stressful moment • Why we often think of the perfect response after a conversation ends • How two activated nervous systems can become trapped in the same conflict loop • How nervous-system awareness can help us respond with less judgment and shame Follow along using your own hand as Jennifer demonstrates this simple but powerful model. To hear the complete conversation with Jennifer, listen to Episode 105, “Safety = Connection” Learn more about Jennifer Prendergast and The Expert Talk: https://www.theexperttalk.com/ Did you enjoy this Summer Friday Bonus? Send us your feedback and tell us which workplace topics you would like us to explore in future bonus episodes. Like, share, and follow Work Besties Who Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. And remember, Work Besties: keep supporting each other. Send us Fan Mail You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG ,  TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    7 min
  3. Catch Burnout Before It Hits

    Jul 6

    Catch Burnout Before It Hits

    Because burnout does not always arrive all at once. Sometimes it starts quietly: one ignored boundary, one skipped break, one more “I’ll just handle it,” one more “I’m fine” when you are absolutely not fine. In this episode, Jess and Claude talk about the silent drain of burnout and how work besties can help us catch it before it becomes a crash. They break down what burnout is, what it is not, and the early signs that are easy to miss — from waking up tired and feeling more cynical, to struggling with work that usually feels manageable. They also unpack the stories many of us were taught about hustle culture: that caring means being available, ambition means always saying yes, and commitment means exhaustion. But there is no award for being the busiest person in the room. This episode introduces the “Burnout Before It Hits” check-in, a simple mid-year reset built around five questions: What is draining me right now? What boundary am I ignoring? What am I saying yes to that needs a pause? What does my body know before my brain admits it? What is one micro reset I can take today? The challenge this week is simple: one drain, one boundary. Burnout does not mean you failed. It means something has been asking too much from you for too long without enough recovery, support, or truth. So send this episode to the work bestie who always says “I’m fine,” but you know they are running on fumes. And maybe ask them: what can we take off your plate this week? Send us Fan Mail You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG ,  TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    25 min
  4. Listening Differently: What Plants Teach Us About Communication, Connection, and Growth with Tigrilla Gardenia

    Jun 29

    Listening Differently: What Plants Teach Us About Communication, Connection, and Growth with Tigrilla Gardenia

    What if your work, your ideas, and even your relationships were meant to function like ecosystems, not deadlines? In this episode, we sit down with Tigrilla Gardenia, a nature-inspired mentor and plant neurobiology expert, for one of our most surprising and thought-provoking conversations yet. Tigrilla shares her journey from music, technology, Microsoft, and Cirque du Soleil to living in a spiritual eco-community in Northern Italy and working with musical plants. Together, we explore what plants can teach us about leadership, collaboration, emotional intelligence, and the relationships we choose at work. From learning how to stop forcing and start flowing to rethinking “negative” traits as misplaced strengths, this conversation invites us to look at ourselves and our work environments differently. Because maybe the goal is not to fix every part of yourself. Maybe the goal is to understand where it belongs in the ecosystem. Find Tigrilla Gardenia on Linkedin, Instagram, Youtube and Facebook Send us Fan Mail You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG ,  TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    29 min
  5. The Wisdom in the Room with Jodie Goldberg (Summer Friday Bonus!)

    Jun 26

    The Wisdom in the Room with Jodie Goldberg (Summer Friday Bonus!)

    New Summer Friday Bonus episode is live! We are back with more from Jodie Goldberg, and this time we are talking about collective intelligence, leadership, and how to bring out the wisdom already sitting inside your team. Because sometimes the leader does not need every answer — they just need to create the space for the best ideas to rise. Send us Fan Mail You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG ,  TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    16 min
  6. Collaborate & Influence: How to Make Meetings Actually Work with Jodie Goldberg

    Jun 22

    Collaborate & Influence: How to Make Meetings Actually Work with Jodie Goldberg

    Bad meetings are not just annoying. They are expensive. In this episode of Work Besties Who Podcast, Jess and Claude sit down with Jodie Goldberg to talk about how meetings can either build connection, clarity, and trust — or completely drain the room. Jodie shares why better meetings start with intention, not just an agenda. From setting a clear purpose to creating meeting norms, managing over-talkers, making quieter voices feel heard, and replacing random icebreakers with true relational strategies, this conversation is full of practical ways to make meetings more human and more effective. We also talk about why not everyone needs to speak out loud to feel included, how physical space impacts participation, and why a great meeting is not about whether it is 15 minutes or 60 minutes — it is about how intentionally it is designed. If you have ever sat in a meeting thinking, “This could have been an email,” this episode is for you. In this episode, we talk about: Why connection at work needs to be intentionalThe difference between icebreakers and relational strategiesHow to create meeting norms that actually help people participateWhat to do when one voice dominates the roomHow to make decision-making meetings more effectiveWhy quieter team members may need different ways to contributeHow better meeting design can lead to stronger collaborationYour Supportive Work Besties, Jess & Claude You can connect with Jodie Goldberg at LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook Send us Fan Mail You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG ,  TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    40 min
  7. Setting Healthy Boundaries at Work with Shannon Petrovich

    Jun 15

    Setting Healthy Boundaries at Work with Shannon Petrovich

    Have you ever said yes when you really wanted to say no? Or walked away from a conversation feeling drained, anxious, or unsure why it affected you so much? In this episode of Work Besties Who Podcast, Jess and Claude sit down with therapist, coach, author, and YouTube creator Shannon Petrovich to talk about toxic communication patterns, people-pleasing, narcissistic behavior, and how healthy boundaries can help us protect our peace at work and beyond. Shannon shares how toxic relationships can show up in professional settings, why boundaries are not the same as ultimatums, and how to recognize when someone’s behavior is pulling you into old patterns. She also explains why self-talk matters, how journaling can help us process what is happening, and why work besties can play such an important role in helping us respond instead of react. This episode is a reminder that clear is kind, boundaries are healthy, and sometimes the strongest thing you can do is step back, stay grounded, and choose how you want to show up. How to contact Shannon Petrovich New! Group Coaching/Masterclass/Online Support Community Available Now! | No Foggy Days | Out of the FOG Into the CLEAR Send us Fan Mail You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG ,  TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    30 min
  8. Safety = Connection

    Jun 8

    Safety = Connection

    Have you ever left a meeting thinking, “Why didn’t I just say what I really meant?” In this episode of Work Besties Who Podcast, Jess and Claude sit down with Jennifer Prendergast to talk about truth-telling at work, psychological safety, trauma-informed leadership, and why so many workplace conversations feel harder than they should. Jennifer breaks down how nervous system awareness can help us better understand workplace behavior, feedback, defensiveness, over-explaining, shutting down, and the moments when people do not feel safe enough to speak honestly. This conversation explores why truth-telling is not just about courage, why training does not always create lasting change, and how leaders, teammates, and work besties can create more trust, steadiness, and connection at work. If you have ever wondered why people get reactive, avoid feedback, or struggle to say what they really mean, this episode will help you look at workplace behavior in a whole new way. Send us Fan Mail You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG ,  TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    41 min
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Building a bold community of work besties 💼👯‍♀️ to bond 🤝💞, banter 😂🎉, and bloom 🌸✨ 🎙️ Listen to the Work Besties Who Podcast: where workplace friendships get real! From tea spills to relatable laughs, we’re unpacking everything about work life's ups, downs, and unforgettable moments.✨ Join us for candid chats, relatable stories, and a sprinkle of chaos—because what’s work without a little drama and a lot of fun?  💼😄 Hit play, and let’s dive into the messy magic of workplace connections together! Work Besties:-)

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  • Creator
    Work Besties Who Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    112
  • Rating
    Explicit
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