Workin' it Out Podcast
Gain fresh insights and learn actionable steps you can take to address the diversity, equity and inclusion challenges in your life. Each week on the Workin’ It Out Podcast, Alignment Strategies’ founder and CEO Dr. Vanessa Weaver interviews thought leaders about DE&I issues in society and the workplace and uncovers solutions that can move us forward. Workin’ It Out is underwritten by Alignment Strategies, LLC and DITV Media.
Workin' it Out Podcast
Part 2 Survivor’s Remorse Syndrome – Federal Workers Struggling to Cope Amid Layoffs
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Vanessa J. Weaver, PhD
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Season 3
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Episode 2
As federal and government-related layoffs continue, those left behind aren’t necessarily feeling lucky. In Part 2 of our special series on Survivor’s Remorse. Exploring the emotional weight carried by federal workers still on the job, especially team leaders balancing survival with support.
Guests include Dr. Vanessa Weaver, a nationally recognized Organizational Psychologist, and Dr. Andrea Boudreaux, a pediatric psychologist and government contractor who shares her first-hand experience managing uncertainty and morale in the face of possible job loss.
Discussion Topics Include:
- Why staying employed doesn’t always feel like winning
- The emotional toll of leading teams through layoffs
- Survivor’s guilt: symptoms, coping strategies, and resources
- When is it okay to show vulnerability as a leader
- How repeated job insecurity impacts mental health
