In this bonus episode of Narcissism At Work, we hear from Anna, a high-performing professional stuck in a toxic workplace led by a manipulative, narcissistic boss. Her story explores the chronic fear, power imbalances, and emotional exhaustion that define narcissistic abuse at work, particularly for women and people of colour. Through cycles of love-bombing and devaluation, Anna begins to lose her sense of self, despite outward success. Dr. Daksha Hirani offers expert insight into the psychology of trauma bonding, intermittent validation, and how to rebuild boundaries. This episode is a vital reminder: you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone.
Listener Letters are real stories submitted by the Other Box community, sharing lived experiences of navigating toxic workplaces and narcissistic dynamics.
Each letter is anonymised, read aloud, and followed by expert insight from clinical psychologist Dr. Daksha Hirani. Together, we unpack the behavioural patterns at play and share tools for clarity, validation, and recovery.
We hope these real-life accounts allow you to recognise the signs sooner and start focusing on how to reclaim your life.
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Narcissism At Work is a co-production from Other Box and Breaking Atoms.