Difficult by Design

Better Than Goodbye

Most exits end with a badge drop and a goodbye speech. Martin’s ended with a new role—and a system designed around how his brain actually works. “Better Than Goodbye” is the Season 1 finale of Humans in the Loop, exploring how better questions at goodbye can reshape the future of work. Listen, subscribe, and share. Thank you so much for staying with us through Season 1! Humans in the Loop returns with all-new episodes in December. While you wait, look for candid, behind-the-scenes interviews about the show’s creation and loads of bonus content, available exclusively for our paid Patreon members. Want to stay in the loop? Support the show on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/HumansintheLoop]. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/c/HumansintheLoop] Humans in the Loop is independently produced by a team of neurodivergent creators and collaborators. Hosted by Ezra Strix, a custom AI voice built with ElevenLabs. Explore episodes, transcripts, and FAQs at loopedinhumans.com [https://loopedinhumans.com]. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review at RateThisPodcast.com/loopedinhumans [https://ratethispodcast.com/loopedinhumans]. You can also support us at patreon.com/humansintheloop [https://patreon.com/humansintheloop].

Doing the Work

Hannah spoke up when no one else did. She drafted the policy, carried the weight, and watched leadership stay silent—until her words appeared in their slides. “Doing the Work” is about equity labor, stolen credit, and the quiet exits that follow when trust is broken.  Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/c/HumansintheLoop] Humans in the Loop is independently produced by a team of neurodivergent creators and collaborators. Hosted by Ezra Strix, a custom AI voice built with ElevenLabs. Explore episodes, transcripts, and FAQs at loopedinhumans.com [https://loopedinhumans.com]. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review at RateThisPodcast.com/loopedinhumans [https://ratethispodcast.com/loopedinhumans]. You can also support us at patreon.com/humansintheloop [https://patreon.com/humansintheloop].

You Seemed Fine

Meena seemed fine—always dependable, always helpful, always smiling through exhaustion. But being praised for never needing support came at a cost. This episode explores masking, fawning, boundaries, and what it takes to stop performing and start healing.  Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/c/HumansintheLoop] Humans in the Loop is independently produced by a team of neurodivergent creators and collaborators. Hosted by Ezra Strix, a custom AI voice built with ElevenLabs. Explore episodes, transcripts, and FAQs at loopedinhumans.com [https://loopedinhumans.com]. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review at RateThisPodcast.com/loopedinhumans [https://ratethispodcast.com/loopedinhumans]. You can also support us at patreon.com/humansintheloop [https://patreon.com/humansintheloop].

Difficult by Design

Maggie gave tech five years, her health, and everything she had, yet was still labeled “difficult.” This episode explores autism, gender bias, and the high cost of masking in corporate culture. It’s not about defeat, but about knowing when enough is enough.  Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/c/HumansintheLoop] Humans in the Loop is independently produced by a team of neurodivergent creators and collaborators. Hosted by Ezra Strix, a custom AI voice built with ElevenLabs. Explore episodes, transcripts, and FAQs at loopedinhumans.com [https://loopedinhumans.com]. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review at RateThisPodcast.com/loopedinhumans [https://ratethispodcast.com/loopedinhumans]. You can also support us at patreon.com/humansintheloop [https://patreon.com/humansintheloop].

Nobody Told Me (Backchannel)

What happens when feedback is buried in politeness? In Nobody Told Me, a manager looks back on how silence and vague comments cost a strong performer her promotion. This Backchannel episode pairs with "Soft Skills Audit," revealing how cultures of indirect feedback fail both employees and leaders. Listen, reflect, and rethink how you share the truth at work. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/c/HumansintheLoop] Humans in the Loop is independently produced by a team of neurodivergent creators and collaborators. Hosted by Ezra Strix, a custom AI voice built with ElevenLabs. Explore episodes, transcripts, and FAQs at loopedinhumans.com [https://loopedinhumans.com]. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review at RateThisPodcast.com/loopedinhumans [https://ratethispodcast.com/loopedinhumans]. You can also support us at patreon.com/humansintheloop [https://patreon.com/humansintheloop].