Gaslighting And Narcissists At Work: How To Leave A Toxic Job with Sarah Cottrell, Founder of Former Lawyer LLC (Ep. 193)
Update: 2025-10-22
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Are you in a toxic job, but feel stuck? Making great money but feel absolutely dead inside? If yes, then this episode of Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy is for you.
Join us as we welcome Sarah Cottrell, founder of Former Lawyer LLC, who helps unhappy lawyers ditch soul-crushing jobs for fulfilling alternative careers. Sarah shares her expertise on the unique pain of leaving a high-prestige career.
We dive deep into how to recognize the signs of an abusive workplace and the importance of prioritizing your mental health.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why the prestige trap and sunk cost fallacy keep people in miserable, high-paying jobs.
- How gaslighting and narcissistic behavior from bad bosses lead to workplace PTSD, GAD, and panic disorder.
- Why leaving a toxic job is like leaving an abusive relationship, and how to start the necessary grieving process.
- The critical role of calming your nervous system to do the deeper work of envisioning a sustainable career.
- Why working with both a career coach and a therapist is the most efficient path to a successful transition.
- The importance of reminding yourself that you are not crazy, and your feelings are real.
- Key strategies for feeling less stuck and building a thriving career that aligns with your values.
Connect with us:
- Learn more about our guest, Sarah Cottrell, at www.formerlawyer.com.
- Follow our host, Samorn Selim, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/.
- Get a copy of Samorn's book, Career Unicorns™ 90-Day 5-Minute Gratitude Journal: An Easy & Proven Way To Cultivate Mindfulness, Beat Burnout & Find Career Joy, at https://tinyurl.com/49xdxrz8.
- Ready for a career change? Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.
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