Protecting the job you have isn't one thing but four: steadying your own fear, shifting how decision-makers see you, turning timing your way, and shielding against anything aimed at you — strongest when used together. We dig into the science of the first front: the fear of job loss is itself a documented stressor, and it quietly undermines the very work that keeps you employed. The way out is a restored sense of footing — stay engaged, stay visible, and be the person they keep.  The podcast has an accompanying blog: Job Security Spells: Protecting the Job You Have