Your anxiety is not the problem—it’s your brain trying to warn you. But what happens when dysfunction becomes so normalized that you don’t even see it anymore? 🌟 This week I share my story about the first time I should have known... but I didn't. Know anyone struggling with Gaslighting at work? Check it out now and SHARE with someone who could use this valuable info... I'll see you over there! NEW EPISODE Just Dropped! Watch and Share NOW! In this episode, Dr. Charlie Hornes exposes the psychological conditioning that keeps smart, capable women stuck in toxic workplaces. We’ll cover: ✔ The 3 Psychological Stages of Workplace Dysfunction (Shock → Adjustment → Normalization) ✔ How Your Nervous System Reacts the Same to a Toxic Boss as It Would to a Bear ✔ Why You Feel Trapped (Even When You Have Options) ✔ The #1 Mistake That Gives Toxic People More Power Over You ✔ How to Break the Cycle Without Burning Bridges (Or Burning Out) If you’ve ever thought, “Why didn’t I see this sooner?”—this episode is for you. 📌 Key Takeaways Your nervous system doesn’t care if it’s a toxic boss or a bear—it reacts the same. Dysfunction becomes ‘normal’ through repeated exposure—your brain adapts. Gaslighting makes you doubt reality: ‘If no one else sees it, did it happen?’ You cannot argue with someone to treat you better—stop explaining yourself. The only way to break the cycle? Decide how long you’re willing to participate. 🎙️ Listen & Watch Now: Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-managing-your-brain-science-backed-mindshift-tools-for-women/id1750638594 🕒 Chapter Timestamps 00:00 - Your anxiety is proof your brain is doing its job 00:38 - The slow burn of workplace dysfunction 02:03 - The moment I knew I was in trouble 06:40 - The first sign you’re in a toxic workplace 12:26 - Why you ignored the warning signs 14:21 - How your nervous system adapts to dysfunction 17:24 - The step-by-step process for breaking free 22:58 - The truth about toxic people: Why they never change 25:42 - Today, you stop normalizing the unacceptable 🔗 Resources & Next Steps Take the Free Thought Saboteur Quiz → https://charliehornescoaching.com/quiz Join the 7-Day Confidence Challenge and get instant access to your Interactive PDF Guide → https://charliehornescoaching.com/subscribe 🔗 Related Episodes to Watch: • How Stress Is Breaking Your Brain → https://youtu.be/NtWXTs9mtvU •How to Set Boundaries That Actually Work → https://youtu.be/vfbCiHbiC2g