In Episode 6 of Narcissism at Work, Leyya and Dr. Daksha Hirani uncover the hidden toll of working with narcissists, from chronic anxiety to adrenal fatigue to total nervous system collapse. This episode sheds light on what many have endured in silence and offers tools for recovery, resilience, and reclaiming your power.

Ever walked out of a meeting with a tight chest and racing thoughts, wondering if it was you? The S.T.U.F. framework is a powerful tool to help you name and process what’s going on inside. Whether you're facing gaslighting, burnout, or confusion at work, this guide enables you to tune into your body, thoughts, and feelings without shame or self-doubt.

In episode 5, we discuss how narcissistic traits can take root in workplace systems, from DEI to leadership to HR itself. With insight from Dr. Daksha Hirani and our HR consultant Raakhi Tanvi, we explore the emotional toll of institutional gaslighting, the misuse of NDAs, and how marginalised staff are often the ones most harmed…then blamed.

In bonus episode #4 of Narcissism At Work, we hear from Mo, whose wife worked under a narcissistic boss, a relationship so toxic it nearly destroyed their marriage and her mental health. We explore the ripple effect of workplace abuse: how narcissistic leaders isolate their victims, hijack ambition, and reframe cruelty as coaching.

Narcissistic behaviour often thrives in founder-led startups, hidden behind visionary leadership and toxic hustle culture. Episode 4 exposes the dark side of startup life, from love bombing to gaslighting, and shares trauma-informed tools to help you spot red flags, set boundaries, and protect your self-worth.

In bonus episode #3 of Narcissism At Work, we meet Rani, a working mother whose trust in a so-called supportive colleague unravelled into manipulation, guilt, and burnout. This episode explores how narcissists weaponise mum guilt and performative allyship to control. With expert insight from Dr. Daksha Hirani, we unpack the emotional toll and how to heal from it.

Ever felt like someone at work feeds off your reactions, thrives on drama, or constantly pushes your emotional buttons? In our latest post, we explore Grey Rocking and Yellow Rocking, two powerful strategies for protecting yourself from narcissistic behaviour in the workplace.

In Episode 2 of Narcissism at Work, we highlight the Emotions Wheel, a powerful tool to help name what you’re truly feeling. Toxic leaders often gaslight you into self-doubt. The Emotions Wheel cuts through that fog, helping you move from “I’m fine” to “I feel dismissed” or “ashamed.” When you can name it, you can start to process it.

In Episode 3 of Narcissism At Work, we explore how narcissistic behaviour shows up between colleagues. These aren’t always the loudest voices in the room. Sometimes, they’re the charming coworker who praises you publicly but undercuts you privately. And the damage they cause is just as devastating.

We attended Feast, Melody and Adornment: The Art of Pichvai at the Mall Galleries in London, a landmark exhibition founded by the formidable Pooja Singhal. It’s the first major UK showcase of Pichvai, a 400-year-old sacred painting tradition from India, historically rooted in temple rituals but now beautifully reimagined for contemporary audiences.