hey, wait Navigating Your Relationship with Work with Kyle Elliott | #23
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Sep 25, 2025 Kyle Elliott, an LGBTQ+ trauma-informed career coach, shares his journey from work addiction to finding a balanced life. He discusses the dangers of intertwining identity with job performance and offers insights into trauma-informed coaching. Kyle provides actionable tools like his 'Next Job Manifestation Guide' to help listeners redefine career clarity and authenticity, while emphasizing the importance of mental health in the workplace. Tune in for practical strategies to align work with personal values and discover a more meaningful career path.
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Work Became His Identity
- Kyle Elliott started working in elementary school and built identity around being good at work because he struggled socially.
- That early performance became an addiction that followed him through school and multiple jobs.
Laptop In Bed Was A Warning Sign
- Kyle realized work consumed his life when he brought his laptop to bed and worked during holidays and gatherings.
- He recognized he couldn't relax and lacked hobbies beyond work, prompting therapy.
Practice Relaxation Like A Skill
- Start small to unlearn constant productivity: find hobbies and practice relaxing deliberately.
- Use relationship models (a partner who plays) and rituals like annual passes or outings to retrain pleasure.
