Clocked In, Checked Out

Joseph Singh

Laid off, spiraling, but still the main character? Welcome to Clocked In, Checked Out — the unfiltered podcast where we spiral through layoffs, breakups, career plot twists, therapy talk, identity crises, dating drama, and the messy magic of adulting. I’m Joseph: your host, unfiltered bestie, chaotic confidant, and partner-in-spiral. From friendship red flags and unexpected detours to situationships gone sideways, we’re serving hot takes, petty wins, emotional glow-ups, self-discovery, and cocktails that hit harder than your last ex. Let’s spiral out loud: dramatic, hilarious, relatable & raw.

Episodes

  1. Jun 24

    Belonging Wounds, People Pleasing & Rejection Ft. Cissy - Part 1

    Have you ever felt like you're constantly trying to earn belonging? Maybe you overthink texts, replay conversations in your head, struggle with people-pleasing, or find yourself becoming whoever others need you to be just to feel accepted. If so, you're not alone. In Part 1 of this special two-part conversation, Joseph sits down with Cissy—Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, stylist, and upcoming author—to explore the psychology behind belonging, rejection, self-worth, emotional safety, and the hidden wounds that shape how we show up in relationships, friendships, dating, work, and everyday life. Together, they unpack why humans are biologically wired for connection, why rejection feels so painful, and how our nervous systems respond when we fear exclusion. Through a mix of neuroscience, psychology, personal stories, and real-life examples, this conversation explores the patterns many of us experience but rarely talk about openly. Joseph and Cissy discuss belonging wounds, people-pleasing, fawning, freezing, fear of vulnerability, social anxiety, self-worth, emotional safety, and why so many of us shape-shift in order to gain approval from others. The conversation also explores something rarely discussed in mental health conversations: style as self-expression. As both a therapist and someone known for her personal style, Cissy shares insights on how fashion, identity, authenticity, and confidence intersect with our desire to belong. Are we dressing for self-expression—or for acceptance? Topics discussed:• Belonging and the brain• The neuroscience of rejection• People-pleasing, fawning, and freezing• Self-worth and emotional safety• Social media and validation• Style, identity, and self-expression• Belonging wounds and emotional healing• Authenticity and vulnerability Whether you're navigating friendships, dating, workplace relationships, family dynamics, or simply trying to better understand yourself, this episode offers powerful insights into why we do what we do—and how we can begin showing up more authentically. If you've ever questioned your worth, worried about being rejected, or felt like you had to become someone else to be accepted, this conversation is for you. 🎙️ Guest: Cissy — Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, Stylist & Upcoming Author Part 2 drops next week, where we dive deeper into othering, insecurity, emotional healing, connection, and what it truly means to belong. #MentalHealth #PeoplePleasing #SelfWorth #Anxiety #Belonging #Rejection #EmotionalHealing #Relationships #Therapy #PersonalGrowth #AttachmentStyles #NervousSystemRegulation #Authenticity #Confidence #Vulnerability #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfDevelopment #SelfAcceptance #SocialAnxiety #EmotionalWellness #MentalHealthPodcast #TherapyPodcast #Psychology #HealingJourney #PersonalDevelopment #Mindset #SelfAwareness #EmotionalSafety #PeoplePleaser #RelationshipAdvice #DatingAdvice #ConfidenceBuilding #MentalHealthAwareness #GrowthMindset #AuthenticLiving #Boundaries #NervousSystem #Healing Disclaimer: Cissy Swiernik is participating in this podcast for educational and informational purposes only. Although she is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), her appearance on this podcast does not constitute psychotherapy, mental health treatment, diagnosis, or medical advice, nor does it establish a therapist-client relationship with any listener or viewer. The content shared is general in nature and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Individuals seeking support for their specific circumstances should consult a licensed mental health professional or healthcare provider.

    1h 13m

  2. Jun 4

    Coaching, Strength & Gym Crushes Ft. Stephanie Masuda

    What does strength actually look like? For some people, it's surviving a brain tumor. For others, it's walking into a gym for the first time, starting over, or saying yes to something that scares you. In this episode of Clocked In, Checked Out, I sit down with my coach, hype woman, HYROX partner-in-crime, and the person responsible for pushing me further than I ever thought possible, Stephanie Masuda. What started as a fitness journey became so much more. We talk about Stephanie's experience surviving a brain tumor, how it reshaped her perspective on life, and why strength has nothing to do with how much weight you can lift and everything to do with how you respond when life knocks you down. We also reflect on my own transformation, the lessons we've learned through coaching, consistency, and showing up when we don't feel like it. From training for HYROX to building confidence through action, this conversation is packed with honest moments, unexpected laughs, and a few hard truths. And because this is Clocked In, Checked Out, we eventually spiral into an important discussion about gym crushes. Do they actually help your workouts?Should you ever talk to them?Is knowing someone's workout split a little weird?And is having multiple gym crushes a personality trait or a cry for help? This episode is funny, vulnerable, inspiring, and a reminder that growth doesn't happen all at once. It happens one workout, one decision, and one uncomfortable step at a time. So grab your emotional support water bottle, your pre-workout, or a tequila if you're feeling brave, and join us for a conversation about resilience, transformation, gym crushes, and becoming stronger than you ever thought possible. Follow the podcast:Instagram: @ClockedInCheckedOutPod Have a story, confession, workplace disaster, or gym crush situation that needs professional-level overanalysis? Email: ClockedInCheckedOutPod@gmail.com Until then, take PTO, take your meds, and take absolutely nothing personally.

    1h 10m

  3. May 13

    Life Be Lifing, Ebb Be Ebbing: What’s Next? with Hana

    Life be lifing…and after 9 months away from the mic, we finally have a lot to talk about. In this comeback episode of Clocked In, Checked Out, Hana joins me for a glass of champagne and a real conversation about confidence, personal growth, navigating your twenties, mental health, self-doubt, burnout, fitness, routines, relationships, and figuring out what’s next in life. This episode is all about being in that weird in-between phase where things are not falling apart, but they are definitely shifting. We talk about feeling lost, rebuilding confidence, comparison culture, social media pressure, career uncertainty, emotional growth, and learning how to trust yourself even when you do not fully have the answers yet. Hana and I open up about what the last few months have actually looked like behind the scenes, how we are handling stress differently, and why growth sometimes looks less like a huge breakthrough and more like learning not to spiral the same way twice. We also get into: • navigating life changes in your twenties • building confidence and discipline • fitness and mental health • routines that keep us grounded • overthinking and anxiety • pressure to have a life plan • self-improvement without toxic productivity • relationships, healing, and identity • learning to slow down and trust the process Some moments are reflective, some are chaotic, some are funny, and some feel like the kind of late-night conversation you have with people who genuinely understand what it feels like to be figuring life out in real time. This episode also marks a new era for the podcast. More honest conversations. More life updates. Less perfection. More authenticity. If you are in your “what’s next?” era, trying to become the best version of yourself, rebuilding your confidence, starting over, or simply learning how to navigate adulthood without losing your mind… this episode is for you. The goal is not to have all the answers. It’s just to keep moving forward. Pour a glass of bubbly, clock out, log off, and come spiral with us.

    34 min

  4. 06/18/2025

    Emotionally Unstable But Make It Cute: Rejection, Burnout & My Spiral Era

    ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains real, raw conversations about mental health, depression, and suicidal thoughts. If you are in crisis or need support, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. You are not alone. Episode 5: Emotionally Unstable But Make It Cute: Rejection, Burnout & My Spiral Era This is a life update. I didn’t just lose a job. I lost the version of myself I built to survive. When I got laid off, it wasn’t just my income that disappeared. It was my confidence. My identity. My mental health. My sense of control. Every job title, every career win, every “you’re killing it” LinkedIn comment I had built my worth around suddenly felt meaningless. And what was left? The quiet collapse nobody talks about. The mental health spiral you hide behind curated Instagram posts. The job search burnout that leaves you staring at rejection emails and ghosted interviews, while every well-meaning “you got this” starts to feel like pressure you can’t hold. This isn’t my glow-up story. This is the messy, unfiltered middle. The part where you refresh your inbox 20 times a day, wondering if your résumé is cursed. The part where you stop reaching out because you don’t want to feel like a burden. The shame loop that eats at your self-worth while you keep applying to jobs that never reply. In this episode of Clocked In, Checked Out, I get honest about post-layoff identity loss, job search anxiety, professional ghosting, LinkedIn comparison spirals, burnout, and the mental health cost of pretending you’re fine. And maybe — just maybe — why it’s okay to crack. Because if you never break open, how can anything new grow? If you’ve been laid off, burned out from job hunting, stuck in career limbo, or whispered “what am I doing with my life” while doomscrolling at 2 AM… this episode is for you. 🍸 Cocktail of the Week: Simply ScotchBecause sometimes you don’t need extra ingredients — just something strong enough to sit with the weight. Ingredients:2 oz ScotchLarge ice cube (or whatever you’ve got) Directions:Pour. Sip slowly. Let the heaviness breathe. Whether you’re barely holding it together or just need some emotional validation, I’m right there with you. Follow for more chaos, layoff recovery stories, mental health honesty, career rejection therapy, and cocktail-fueled breakdowns: Instagram: @ClockedInCheckedOutPodTikTok: @ClockedInCheckedOutPodHave your own layoff spiral, job search meltdown, or “I swear I’m fine” moment?Slide into my DMs or email: ClockedInCheckedOutPod@gmail.com.We just might read it on air (fake names, obviously).

    48 min

  5. 06/11/2025

    Job Hunting, Ghosting, and Emotional Damage Ft. Stephanie N

    She didn’t just refresh her résumé, she rebuilt her whole damn mindset. When Stephanie was unexpectedly let go, she didn’t just face a career setback, she faced a full-on identity crisis. The kind where you question everything from your skills to your social circle to whether your dog is judging you for crying into your matcha. But instead of staying stuck, she took a deep breath (and a lot of walks with Kingsston) and started picking up the pieces, one boundary, one rejection, and one painfully optimistic LinkedIn post at a time. In this episode of Clocked In, Checked Out, we dive into the raw, hilarious, and all-too-relatable reality of getting laid off and learning how to trust again: your gut, your coworkers, and your worth. Stephanie gets real about the silent heartbreak of ghosting (both job and dating), the stress of feeling like the common denominator, and the surprising clarity that comes from simply sitting in the discomfort. We talk about toxic team dynamics, trusting the wrong people, and how starting over in Customer Success gave her the chance to actually feel seen. This episode is for anyone who’s ever stared at a rejection email like it personally attacked their spirit. If you’ve ever felt like everyone else is thriving while you’re surviving on vibes, venting, and emotional support beverages, you’re in good company. 🍸 Mocktail of the Week: The Cranberry Closure Our first-ever mocktail and she’s tart, sparkly, and emotionally available. Ingredients: 1 oz cranberry juice 1.5 oz orange juice 1 Tbsp honey 1 oz coconut water 0.5 oz lime juice Splash of raspberry lime sparkling water Directions:Shake everything but the sparkling water with ice. Strain into a champagne flute, top it off, garnish with a lime wheel or frozen cranberries, and sip like you're reclaiming your peace. Whether you're grieving a job, rebuilding your self-worth, or just wondering how many ghosted applications it takes to become a full-time barista, this one's for you. Follow for more chaos, career pivots, and cocktail therapy: Instagram: @ClockedInCheckedOutPod TikTok: @ClockedInCheckedOutPod Have your own layoff meltdown, LinkedIn spiral, or “I thought we were friends” work story? Slide into our DMs or email us at ClockedInCheckedOutPod@gmail.com. We just might read it on air (with fake names, obviously).

    46 min

  6. 06/04/2025

    Glowin’ Up & Goin’ Heavy: From Layoff to Lifting Ft. Pamela P

    She didn’t just bounce back, she powered up and now she’s lifting more than just spirits. When Pam was laid off from her tech sales job, she didn’t crumble. She picked up a barbell and started building a new life from the ground up. What started as burnout became strength training. What began with spreadsheets ended with squats. And what could’ve been a breakdown? Became the biggest glow-up yet. In this episode of Clocked In, Checked Out, we dive into what it really looks like to shift from chasing metrics to chasing meaning. Pam’s story is raw, hilarious, vulnerable, and wildly inspiring. From layoffs to lunges, from rejection to reinvention, this is about rewriting your story one rep at a time. Pam is smart, driven, and magnetic, the kind of go-getter who makes you believe that starting over doesn’t mean you’re behind. It means you’re just getting started. We talk about what it really feels like to be laid off after 10 years in tech, and how disorienting it is to lose not just a job but the identity that came with it. Pam opens up about the mental toll of chasing quotas, promotions, validation and how fitness became her emotional anchor when everything else felt unstable. She shares what it was like to walk away from toxic hustle culture in favor of real, human impact, and how the gym didn’t just help her heal, it became her therapy and her stage. We explore the surprising lessons she brought from sales into her fitness career, and why job hunting and deadlifting might be emotional cousins. Pam reflects on how women in fitness are redefining success on their own terms, the difference between tweaking your résumé and reclaiming your self-worth, and why rest, recovery, and reroutes aren’t setbacks, they’re critical to growth. 🍸 Cocktail of the Week: The Level-Up-tini Frizzy, citrusy and strong enough to carry you through a career pivot and a deadlift PR. 1.5 oz vodka 0.5 oz Cointreau 0.5 oz fresh lime juice 0.5–1 oz fresh orange juice (adjust to taste) 2 dashes orange bitters Top with blood orange seltzer Serve in a coupe or rocks glass. Garnish with an orange slice and sip while mentally rewriting your career goals. Whether you're navigating job loss, career change, or just figuring out your next chapter — this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to go back to who you were to become who you’re meant to be. Follow for more chaos, career pivots, and cocktails: Instagram: @ClockedInCheckedOutPod TikTok: @ClockedInCheckedOutPod Got a wild layoff story, gym therapy moment, or quarter-life crisis you need to unload? Email ClockedInCheckedOutPod@gmail.com or slide into the DMs — and maybe we’ll spiral together on air.

    42 min

  7. 05/28/2025

    Unemployed, Unfiltered, and Slightly Unhinged ft. Hana

    Got laid off? Had an identity crisis? Spiraled over a cold brew and Champagne? Same. Welcome to Episode 2 of Clocked In, Checked Out, titled "Unemployed, Unfiltered, and Slightly Unhinged ft. Hana" your go-to podcast for post-layoff chaos, career pivots, situationships and unfiltered emotional glow-ups. This week, we’re flipping the script. My ex-coworker and real-life spiral witness Hana interviews me about the aftermath of getting laid off. From the ego crash to the awkward LinkedIn post to the Tuesday afternoon breakdowns we don’t talk about enough, we’re going there. In this episode, we get into:• Job loss grief and the ego death of being unemployed• Crying in public (and pretending you’re fine on Zoom)• Soft-launching your layoff spiral on social media• Rebuilding identity without a job title• Emotional burnout, productivity guilt, and post-layoff glow-ups• Navigating friendship shifts when your calendar’s empty but your head is full Whether you're job hunting, emotionally spiraling, or just here for the vibes, you’ll feel seen. ✨ This week’s cocktail: The Spiral SpritzFizzy, slightly bitter, and secretly strong. Just like your post-layoff personality. This episode is part breakdown, part glow-up, and fully on brand.Grab your Spiral Spritz and come spiral responsibly. Follow for more chaos, career pivots, and cocktails: Instagram: @ClockedInCheckedOutPod TikTok: @ClockedInCheckedOutPod Hit by a layoff, processing life on the treadmill, or feeling stuck in your twenties? We get it. Let’s talk. Email ClockedInCheckedOutPod@gmail.com or slide into the DMs — and maybe we’ll spiral together on air.

    40 min

  8. 05/21/2025

    Not the Type of Laid I Was Looking For

    Welcome to the podcast where career chaos meets cocktails and burnout finally gets called out. In this first episode, Not the Type of Laid I Was Looking For, I’m breaking down what it’s really like to get laid off, from the emotional rollercoaster to the financial panic and the identity crisis no one warns you about. Think of this as your post-layoff survival guide with a twist of humor, a splash of real talk, and a cocktail in hand. Whether you're navigating a sudden job loss, dealing with corporate burnout, or figuring out your next move, this episode is for you. It’s raw, relatable, and just unhinged enough to feel like therapy. This week’s cocktail: The Pink Slip. Grab a drink and let’s get into the messy side of career transitions, layoff recovery, and what life is like after your last paycheck.

    25 min
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About

Laid off, spiraling, but still the main character? Welcome to Clocked In, Checked Out — the unfiltered podcast where we spiral through layoffs, breakups, career plot twists, therapy talk, identity crises, dating drama, and the messy magic of adulting. I’m Joseph: your host, unfiltered bestie, chaotic confidant, and partner-in-spiral. From friendship red flags and unexpected detours to situationships gone sideways, we’re serving hot takes, petty wins, emotional glow-ups, self-discovery, and cocktails that hit harder than your last ex. Let’s spiral out loud: dramatic, hilarious, relatable & raw.

Information

  • Creator
    Joseph Singh
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Joseph Singh
  • Show Website
    Clocked In, Checked Out