Lucy Lantis started her career in a workplace so toxic it left her questioning everything. Today, she helps organizations rewrite that story—and create cultures where people feel seen, heard, and valued.

In this episode of Headspace by My Mama Done Told Me, we sit down with Lucy Lantis, organizational facilitator and founder of Inward Inquiry, to explore how workplace culture impacts belonging, burnout, and resilience.

Lucy shares her journey from a toxic first job to working in international education, where she discovered the importance of culture and connection. Drawing from her background in conflict resolution, she now helps teams intentionally shape workplace environments that foster trust, respect, and authentic relationships.

Together, we talk about:

- How Lucy’s early work experiences shaped her passion for culture-building

- The difference between “getting along” and true belonging at work

- The role of story and curiosity in creating stronger connections across generations and cultures

- Practical first steps leaders can take to build healthier workplaces

- Recognizing and addressing burnout before it takes over

- Why workplace resilience comes from understanding—not just “toughing it out”

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Conversation

01:21 Understanding Workplace Culture

04:25 The Importance of Emotional Awareness

07:41 Generational Perspectives on Work

10:40 Navigating Difficult Conversations

16:20 Building Trust in the Workplace

23:23 Creating Resilient Work Environments

28:15 The Role of Curiosity in Team Dynamics

33:50 Navigating Post-Pandemic Work Culture

36:42 The Importance of Belonging at Work

42:57 Understanding and Preventing Burnout

51:21 Creating a Positive Workplace Culture

The year is 2116, and humanity has pushed beyond Earth's atmosphere and into the vast unknown (read in a transatlantic accent.)

Welcome, Strangers, to Celluloid Invasion by My Mama Done Told Me!

This time, Jeff and Mama Kat are joined by comedian Richie Reece III to blast off with the 1960 classic - Assignment: Outer Space - a slice of classic sci-fi that dares to put a journalist into outer space, and occasionally forgets to pretend there isn't any gravity in space.

CREDITS FOR ASSIGNMENT: OUTER SPACE

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