Bring Your Whole Self to Work… As Long As It Performs

What if your company’s wellness programs, flexible hours, and diversity initiatives weren’t designed to support you—but to extract more from you? This episode dives deep into the hidden mechanics of modern corporate life, revealing how the language of care often masks systems of control. From “flexibility traps” to the myth of the ideal worker, we unpack how capitalism quietly shapes your identity, your time, and your limits at work.