Gossip is like refined white sugar: You crave it because you need a boost, it has no nutritional or long-term value, and once you start eating it, your mood spikes temporarily -- and then your mood dips and you need another dose. Suddenly you're caught in a vicious cycle! It's the same with gossip.

Being aware of what gossip means to you and then intentionally working to break the habit is the most powerful way you can positively impact your own happiness, even when you're feeling powerless. In this podcast, I talk about how gossip affects your workplace or group, what it sounds and feels like, and a 6-step path to getting clean of gossip addiction.