When Support Turns Toxic: How to Spot a Toxic Mentor

Some mentorship builds your confidence. Some just builds your dependence.

In this episode, we unpack how “support” can subtly shift into control—and what real mentorship actually looks like. You’ll learn:

• How to spot manipulative mentorship (even when it starts off supportive)
•  What red flags to listen for behind the praise
•  Why your independence might trigger their insecurity
•  How to rebuild trust in yourself and your next move

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⚠️ Disclaimer:   This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or psychological advice. Any stories, examples, or scenarios discussed are illustrative and may be composites or anonymised accounts. They do not refer to any specific individual, client, workplace, or organisation.