{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68a97a4ba04c35d2c9b02649/6989ba66b3f7b27aa1f178c3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"6. The forbidden feelings of revenge after workplace betrayal","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68a97a4ba04c35d2c9b02649/1770633742839-56695684-f12b-4ddb-bab5-a6c55e90eccb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, we tackle a topic few people dare to speak openly about: <strong>revenge</strong>—and the deeply human desire for justice and vindication after serious workplace injustice.</p><p>What happens when you’re unfairly accused, pushed out, silenced, or sacrificed in a toxic organization?</p><p>When your reputation is damaged, your livelihood threatened, and you never get the chance to defend yourself?</p><p>Feelings of anger, shame, humiliation—and sometimes a powerful urge for revenge—are not only common, they’re human.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing on years of experience working with clients who have suffered severe workplace trauma, this episode explores:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why revenge fantasies can be a normal phase of healing</li><li>When the search for vindication becomes self-destructive</li><li>Why true vindication rarely comes from the outside</li><li>How trauma can trap people in endless conflict</li><li>The hidden costs of whistleblowing, complaints, and escalation</li><li>How to regain balance, credibility, and agency after a toxic workplace</li></ul><p><br></p><p>I talk about bullying, psychological warfare at work, power imbalances, reputation damage, gaps in CVs, and the harsh reality that truth alone is often not enough when politics, fear, and self-interest are at play.</p><p>Most importantly, we discuss how to move from post-traumatic stress to <strong>post-traumatic growth</strong>—and why “the best revenge is to live a happy life” may be more than just a cliché.</p><p>This is a raw, honest, and sometimes uncomfortable conversation about conflict, leadership, human behavior, and survival—but also about resilience, clarity, and reclaiming your story.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt wronged at work, struggled with anger or revenge, or wondered whether to fight or move on—this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is brought to you by SNAFU Rescue Advisors.</p><p>Visit our site www.snafura.se or contact Annsofi Thunholm via LinkedIn</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Annsofi Thunholm"}