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      <p>Welcome to <em>Shit Is That Deep</em> — because sometimes, it actually is. Hosted by Alicia Laszewski, this podcast tackles the stuff most people don't have a playbook for: toxic work environments, difficult group dynamics, and mobbing — a subtle, often-overlooked form of bullying that nearly everyone has either experienced or, without realizing it, participated in.</p><p>Too often, when we open up about these situations, we hear "it ain't that deep" or "can't you just get past it." Alicia and her guests are here to prove otherwise — and to actually help solve for it.</p><p>Each episode dives into the real dynamics behind toxic culture, group behavior, and interpersonal conflict at work, school, and on athletic teams, with a focus on kindness, honesty, and making people feel seen and heard. Expect real conversations — curious, sometimes unfiltered, always kind.</p><p>New episodes wherever you get your podcasts.</p>
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      Welcome to Shit Is That Deep — because sometimes, it actually is. Hosted by Alicia Laszewski, this podcast tackles the stuff most people don&apos;t have a playbook for: toxic work environments, difficult group dynamics, and mobbing — a subtle, often-overlooked form of bullying that nearly everyone has either experienced or, without realizing it, participated in.
Too often, when we open up about these situations, we hear &quot;it ain&apos;t that deep&quot; or &quot;can&apos;t you just get past it.&quot; Alicia and her guests are here to prove otherwise — and to actually help solve for it.
Each episode dives into the real dynamics behind toxic culture, group behavior, and interpersonal conflict at work, school, and on athletic teams, with a focus on kindness, honesty, and making people feel seen and heard. Expect real conversations — curious, sometimes unfiltered, always kind.
New episodes wherever you get your podcasts.

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Alicia is joined by her friend and former colleague, Cynthia Guiterrez-White to discuss this and much more. These two crisis communication gurus have stories to tell....and they do!</p><p></p><p>Connect With Us!</p><p>https://kindethos.com</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@KindEthos</p><p>Instagram: @kindethos</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone knows at least one person if not more looking for a job these days. What does navigating that look like? How does culture overflow to the job seeker? What is the role of AI on them, and how does self-care fit into the daily life of someone looking for their next corporate role. Alicia is joined by her friend and former colleague, Cynthia Guiterrez-White to discuss this and much more. These two crisis communication gurus have stories to tell....and they do!</p><p></p><p>Connect With Us!</p><p>https://kindethos.com</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@KindEthos</p><p>Instagram: @kindethos</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://art19.com/shows/shit-is-that-deep]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d4b70117-4fe5-4f32-a900-0710deef99a5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/438038d0-dd16-41be-8d10-8b1656d88f1f/a0635d0acee1ec5afdb4ddb80b307aae5e3863d489d8d81498d16f5f934d4ba.jpeg"/><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d4b70117-4fe5-4f32-a900-0710deef99a5.mp3" length="61167238" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>42:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 5 - The Village of Kindness: Helping Sybil Shine</title><itunes:title>Ep. 5 - The Village of Kindness: Helping Sybil Shine</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Perspective is the best gift you will receive with his podcast. Alicia is joined by her fellow Spartanburg High School classmate, Hope Mizzell for a candid conversation on what it truly means to be part of a village of friendship. Hope was told her daughter had a rare, fatal genetic disorder—one that would slowly steal her sight, mobility, and independence. For Hope, her brave daughter Sybil, and her family, accepting that fate was never an option. Sybil is bravely battling Batten disease, a devastating condition with no approved treatment or cure. Yet, there is hope thanks to doctors at Boston's Children's Hospital. This is a story of a community coming together to rally behind one of their own to change the trajectory of this rare disease. This is not just for Sybil as there are countless others who could benefit from this experimental treatment. There's a special guest at the end that will brighten your day with her sparkle and her Shine, so be sure to listen to the very end.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Perspective is the best gift you will receive with his podcast. Alicia is joined by her fellow Spartanburg High School classmate, Hope Mizzell for a candid conversation on what it truly means to be part of a village of friendship. Hope was told her daughter had a rare, fatal genetic disorder—one that would slowly steal her sight, mobility, and independence. For Hope, her brave daughter Sybil, and her family, accepting that fate was never an option. Sybil is bravely battling Batten disease, a devastating condition with no approved treatment or cure. Yet, there is hope thanks to doctors at Boston's Children's Hospital. This is a story of a community coming together to rally behind one of their own to change the trajectory of this rare disease. This is not just for Sybil as there are countless others who could benefit from this experimental treatment. There's a special guest at the end that will brighten your day with her sparkle and her Shine, so be sure to listen to the very end.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://art19.com/shows/shit-is-that-deep]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">161c9e3f-4c86-46c7-91b8-b847b31361c3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/438038d0-dd16-41be-8d10-8b1656d88f1f/a0635d0acee1ec5afdb4ddb80b307aae5e3863d489d8d81498d16f5f934d4ba.jpeg"/><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:45:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/161c9e3f-4c86-46c7-91b8-b847b31361c3.mp3" length="71677369" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>49:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 4 - Mobbing is a Crime: Toxic Work Culture Stats With THE Corporate Criminologist</title><itunes:title>Ep. 4 - Mobbing is a Crime: Toxic Work Culture Stats With THE Corporate Criminologist</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[
        <p>Work culture is a hot topic, and toxic work culture is even hotter. Corporate Criminologist Jennifer Brick joins Alicia to share her research and findings on toxic work culture, leadership, and what people living through it need to know. </p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
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        <p>Work culture is a hot topic, and toxic work culture is even hotter. Corporate Criminologist Jennifer Brick joins Alicia to share her research and findings on toxic work culture, leadership, and what people living through it need to know. </p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
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        <p>Special guest Major Wright -former NFL player and the founder of Mr. Good Deed Tuesday joins Alicia in the studio to talk about kindess, good deeds, Major's personal story, and how Mr. GDT is on a mission to change lives. </p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
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        <p>Special guest Major Wright -former NFL player and the founder of Mr. Good Deed Tuesday joins Alicia in the studio to talk about kindess, good deeds, Major's personal story, and how Mr. GDT is on a mission to change lives. </p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
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        <p>Once upon a time, mental health professionals were not familiar with the term mobbing. We are changing that and on this episode of Shit is that Deep, Catherine Lovern from Transcend Wellness joins Alicia and Ana Sofia to discuss a wide range of issues from mobbing to bullying, the role of leaders and adults, and how we all as humans just want to feel safe. Catherine is unfiltered and candid on all things related to mental health, and offers so many nuggets of advice for parents and leaders alike. This is an episode you might even listen to twice!</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
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        <p>Once upon a time, mental health professionals were not familiar with the term mobbing. We are changing that and on this episode of Shit is that Deep, Catherine Lovern from Transcend Wellness joins Alicia and Ana Sofia to discuss a wide range of issues from mobbing to bullying, the role of leaders and adults, and how we all as humans just want to feel safe. Catherine is unfiltered and candid on all things related to mental health, and offers so many nuggets of advice for parents and leaders alike. This is an episode you might even listen to twice!</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
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        <p>This week on Shit is that Deep we release an episode that was recorded at the beginning of the summer on an important baseline topic. This is an honest discussion between the co-authors of the Stop the Mobbing book, Alicia Laszewski and Ana Sofia Laszewski. They discuss mental health across top performers, athletics and the realization that we are not perfect, none of us, and we can ask for help. They also name that we are all guilty of mobbing, being mean, and not being at our best at all times. The shit is real and we need to stop and help each other, with a bit of kindness.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
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        <p>This week on Shit is that Deep we release an episode that was recorded at the beginning of the summer on an important baseline topic. This is an honest discussion between the co-authors of the Stop the Mobbing book, Alicia Laszewski and Ana Sofia Laszewski. They discuss mental health across top performers, athletics and the realization that we are not perfect, none of us, and we can ask for help. They also name that we are all guilty of mobbing, being mean, and not being at our best at all times. The shit is real and we need to stop and help each other, with a bit of kindness.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
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        <p>A sneak peek at what's ahead...</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
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        <p>A sneak peek at what's ahead...</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
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