In this podcast episode, Amina explores the significant impact managers can have on employee mental health. Highlighting findings from a study by the Workforce Institute at UKG which showed that 70% of people report that their manager has a greater impact on their mental health than their therapist or doctor and it can be equivalent to the impact of their life partners. Amina shares her personal experience with a toxic boss in a corporate environment and how it affected her well-being and relationships. To help listeners deal with similar situations, she provides tips for a stress reduction toolkit and emphasizes the importance of self-care and self-compassion. By acknowledging the role managers play in mental health, we can advocate for workplaces that prioritize employee wellness.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Learn the impact our leaders have on our mental health.

• Consciously select managers during the interview process.

• Learn the importance of setting boundaries with managers that affect your mental health.

• Explore the concept of shadow work and how it can impact the relationship we have with co-workers and managers.

• Name it to tame it and other self-awareness tools.

• Mindfulness, therapy, and support groups as coping mechanisms.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:05 - The Impact of Managers on Mental Health

00:02:28 - The Importance of Good Mental Health

00:03:47 - Supporting Mental Health at Work

00:05:13 - Coping with Toxic Managers

00:10:08 - Using Body Scans and Breath Work

00:12:43 - Setting Boundaries

00:14:27 - Shadow Work

00:16:51 - Mindfulness and therapy

00:18:44 - Moving On

00:19:23 - Seeking Help

Connect with Amina AlTai

Website: aminaaltai.com

Instagram: @aminaaltai

TikTok: @theaminaaltai

Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai

Resources

The Body Keeps the Score

What Happened to You

The Dark Side of the Light Chasers