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  • Season 3 Ep. 2 ‘We Need to Talk’ Text: A 16-Year-Old’s Scare at Work
    2026/04/17

    In Season 3, Episode 2, workplace coach Ocean walks through a story where a 16-year-old employee is terrified by a vague text from a senior manager and later discovers a coworker set him up by sharing the manager’s ex-wife’s photo in a group chat. The episode examines how jokes and unclear communication can harm young employees.

    Ocean and PCE WINS break down the incident with legal and leadership lenses, highlighting the importance of compassionate communication, dignity for minors at work, and clear boundaries to prevent power misuse and workplace humiliation.

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    36 分
  • Season 3 Ep. 1 Nairobi's Bold Move: Menstrual Leave and Workplace Dignity
    2026/04/10

    In Season 3, Episode 1 of Working with Demons and Witches Ocean explores Nairobi County’s new menstrual leave policy, its implications for workplace dignity, and reactions from the public. The episode examines historical and global context, analyzes cultural and policy barriers, and offers practical reflections on leadership, gender equity, and how workplaces can better support bodily realities.

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    32 分
  • Season 2 Ep.10 Moved for a Dream Job and Bullied Into Sickness
    2026/03/20

    Ocean reads a listener’s account of moving 17 hours for a dream job only to face persistent harassment, public humiliation, exclusion, and managerial inaction that has caused severe physical and mental health decline.

    The episode walks through legal concepts like intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress and constructive discharge, and offers practical steps: document incidents, seek medical and mental-health support, report to HR, build an exit strategy, and consider legal counsel if needed.

    Ocean closes with metaphor-driven analysis (demons and witches) about power and silence, resources from PCE Wins, and an invitation to share stories for season three.

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    37 分
  • Season 2 Ep.9 How to Survive the Bully
    2026/03/13

    Ocean breaks down listener Sushi Girl 122’s experience with a bullying senior who’s protected by management, exploring how workplace favoritism can damage mental health.

    The episode offers practical steps, like document incidents, follow the chain of command, involve HR, set firm boundaries, seek support, and consider transfer or new opportunities, all while emphasizing that employee well‑being must come first.

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    30 分
  • Season 2 Ep. 8 When the Sky Breaks
    2026/03/06

    Ocean examines the January 2025 mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, detailing how layered systemic failures (airspace design, ignored warnings, reliance on "see and avoid," technology gaps, and understaffing) aligned to cause the crash.

    The episode challenges quick blame of individuals (“witch hunts”), arguing for careful investigation and systemic reform to prevent future tragedies while honoring those lost.

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    19 分
  • Season 2 Ep. 7 Drowning on Detail
    2026/02/27

    Ocean examines the courtroom clash after DHS attorney Julie Le’s emotional plea about exhaustion and the constitutional crisis when detainees remain jailed despite court orders. The episode explains due process, habeas corpus, and the separation of powers while tracing how systemic failures shift responsibility onto individual lawyers.

    Through legal analysis and workplace metaphors, the episode explores moral injury, institutional accountability, and what reforms are needed to protect liberty and prevent exhaustion from becoming a substitute for justice.

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    35 分
  • Season 2 Episode 6: EEOC Calls White Men
    2026/02/20

    Ocean breaks down the controversy around an EEOC message inviting white men to file discrimination claims, explains the legal baseline that Title VII protects everyone, and reviews key cases and the ongoing EEOC v. Nike enforcement action.

    The episode balances legal analysis, workplace examples, and practical tips for designing DEI that survives legal scrutiny while acknowledging historical inequities.

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    34 分
  • Season 2 Ep.5 The Burden on Black Women Doctors
    2026/02/13

    Ocean examines the intersection of medicine, race, and gender by centering the experiences of Black women physicians from pioneer Dr. Meta Christy to contemporary leaders like Dr. Fatima Stanford. The episode mixes personal stories, data on underrepresentation, and accounts of microaggressions and institutional gatekeeping.

    Through history, analysis, and practical advice, the show argues for systems that no longer demand Black women be superhuman and invites listeners to share their perspectives.

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    35 分