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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 23 MIN

Why "Work is Not Family" — How Blurring Boundaries in the Workplace Can Hurt You | The Making of Me

from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde

Have you ever heard a company say "We're like a family here" — and felt something was off?In this eye-opening episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Katie Hadiaris unpacks the very real dangers of the "work is family" mindset — and why healthy workplaces and healthy families must operate by completely different rules.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:Why the "we're like a family" culture is more harmful than most people realizeHow blurring the lines between work and family leads to confusing expectations and burnoutThe powerful connection between toxic work environments and retraumatizationThe essential boundaries you need to protect your wellbeing and career successWhy healthy workplaces and healthy families must function by different rulesPractical steps to heal from toxic work environments and reclaim your sense of selfIf you've ever felt exploited, confused, or burned out by a workplace that called itself a family — this episode will validate your experience and show you a better way.🔗 Find more insights & free resources: https://www.workisnotfamily.com/🔗 Connect with Katie Hadiaris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-jean-hadiaris-b5314a201/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it resonated with you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — Have you ever worked somewhere that called itself a "family"? What was your experience?#WorkplaceWellness #WorkIsNotFamily #MakingOfMePodcast #KatieHadiaris #BoundariesAtWork #Podcast #ToxicWorkplace #Burnout #MentalHealth #WorkLifeBalance #Retraumatization #CareerSuccess #HealthyBoundaries #WorkplaceCulture #PersonalGrowth

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