Screw the Hierarchy

Screw the Hierarchy

Hosted by: Deb Falzoi

The podcast about the social hierarchies that keep white men in power positions at work, most of the rest of us out of them, and what we can do about it. You feel robbed of your dignity, treading water from the...

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The freedom we gain when we give up control

Episode #117

Abusers typically learned to focus on power and control at a young age. When we try to control them back after they grab our personal power, we end up attempting to use control on them after control harmed us. But we...
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My top 5 ways anti-abuse groups perpetuate abuse

Episode #116

Writing rules as they go regardless of what their bylaws say. Not holding elections and retaining power. Removing people who disagree and positioning their behavior as bullying regardless of what outside investigators...
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How targets of workplace abuse found energy and healing in public action

Episode #115

On the one year anniversary of the suicide of Evan Seyfried, the nearly 20-year exemplary Kroger employee who two supervisors and Kroger itself allegedly psychologically abused to death, advocates from across the...
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How we can move on after abuse at work

Episode #114

How come we can't just let go after abuse at work? And if not, what are some ways we can begin that process so we can lead our best lives? And if we're loved ones or bystanders, how can we best support targets? Jolynn...
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The negative effects of stereotyping on men

Episode #113

When we look at social hierarchies and the effects of positive stereotyping, social weight, and economic freedom and the opportunities it affords those at the top of the hierarchy, we can easily see the damage of...
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How Kroger allegedly abused Evan Seyfried to death

Episode #112

On March 9, 2021, 40-year old Evan Seyfried took his own life after workplace abuse and mobbing. He was a 20-year exemplary employee at Kroger, one of the largest grocers in the US. Hear what abuses the lawsuit...
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We demand Justice for Evan

Episode #111

On March 9, 2021, 40-year old Evan Seyfried took his own life after workplace abuse and mobbing. He was a 20-year exemplary employee at Kroger, one of the largest grocers in the US. Hear from five advocates working...
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How to reframe the feeling we're broken — featuring Awaken's Sophie Frabotta

Episode #109

After trauma, we may believe we're broken. But according to coach, healer, and Guide Sophie Frabotta of Awaken, we're not broken — we're hurt. In this episode, Sophie walks us through her 4 Rs Method — the path to...
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Why work-life balance is a myth for working parents — featuring LUMO's Sarah Olin

Episode #108

LUMO's Sarah Olin believes we as a culture should shift from talking about work-life balance, which is a myth, to alignment when it comes to working parents. In this episode, Sarah reveals what working parents face...
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How we can release trauma in the body — featuring Sharon LaFlamme

Episode #107

Unresolved trauma festers in our nervous systems, causing conditions, disease, and illness. In this episode, Creating Serenity's Sharon LaFlamme reveals what happens when we don't release trauma from our bodies — and...
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How betrayal trauma affects our relationships — with relationship coach Mr. Jay

Episode #106

Betrayal trauma can happen when we feel our employer does nothing to address our workplace abuse situations, and the government invalidates us in the absence of a law to protect us. This type of trauma can feel more...
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How leaders' limiting beliefs affect organizations' teams and bottom lines — featuring leadership consultant Michele Molitor

Episode #110

Leaders often experience limiting beliefs around feeling enough that affect their ability to build high performing teams and increase bottom-line results. In this episode, leadership consultant Michele Molitor talks...
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