Is your job actually a hostile work environment, or do you just have a terrible boss? In this eye-opening episode, employment law expert Nestor Barreiro joins Marlo Lyons to break down the real legal differences between discrimination, harassment, bullying, and a simply toxic workplace.

If you’ve ever wondered whether what you’re experiencing at work is illegal, retaliation, or just deeply unhealthy, this conversation is your roadmap.

You’ll learn:

• What legally qualifies as discrimination (and what doesn’t)
• How harassment is defined under federal law
• The difference between a toxic workplace and a hostile work environment
• Why bullying is rarely illegal, but still destructive
• How to document workplace behavior for HR or legal action
• What managers must do to avoid retaliation claims
• When to escalate, when to let it go, and when to negotiate your exit

Packed with real-world examples, actionable steps, and clear legal distinctions, this episode helps you decode what’s happening at work and what you can do next.

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Work Unscripted is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

Ever received feedback with no examples, no clarity, and no idea what to do next?

Welcome to Part II of Marlo Lyons’ performance review series, where we break down one of the most frustrating workplace experiences: vague, cryptic, or confusing feedback.

In this solo episode, Marlo shares a deeply personal story of receiving unclear feedback that left her spiraling, second-guessing herself, and trying to decode meaning that no one could (or would) explain.

You’ll learn:

• What to do when feedback is vague, subjective, or impossible to interpret
• How to ask clarifying questions without sounding defensive
• Why “2% truth” is a powerful tool for self-reflection
• How to experiment with behavior changes using curiosity instead of shame
• Why vague feedback often says more about your manager than it does about you
• How to protect your self-worth when feedback feels unfair or inaccurate
• When to respond in writing, and when it’s better not to

Marlo also breaks down the difference between judgment vs. coaching, why leaders must give feedback like a map, not a mirror, and why high performers often get hit hardest by vague phrasing.

If you’re going through performance review season (or still recovering from one), this episode will help you navigate the emotional fallout while still learning, growing, and protecting your confidence.

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Work Unscripted is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

Are you exhausted from running full-speed on the corporate treadmill? Feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck in the never-ending rat race? You’re not alone, and 2026 can be the year everything changes.

In this powerful episode of Work Unscripted, Marlo Lyons sits down with coach and burnout expert Carolina Bakker to explore how high-achieving professionals can finally break free from chronic stress, people-pleasing, and overwork to create a life filled with clarity, boundaries, fulfillment, and joy.

Carolina shares her personal story of corporate burnout and the morning she woke up completely numb. It’s a moment that changed the trajectory of her life. Together, she and Marlo unpack why so many high performers hit this breaking point, what keeps us trapped in survival mode, and the mindset shifts that allow us to step off the treadmill for good.

You’ll learn:

• How to recognize early signs of burnout before they explode
• The unconscious beliefs driving your “rat race mindset”
• Why small, consistent actions (Carolina’s two-millimeter wrench) create massive transformation
• How to use the Three to Thrive method to reclaim your time and energy
• How accountability, boundaries, and self-awareness accelerate real change
• The single decision you must make if you want 2026 to feel different from 2025

If you’re ready to slow down, breathe deeper, and finally choose a life aligned with your values, this episode offers the roadmap you’ve been waiting for.

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Work Unscripted is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.