Why we complain is rarely the story we tell ourselves about it. Leadership consultant Rachel Levy draws the line between the complaint you can hear and the one underneath it, and that second one is where the real conversation lives.

What is it like to be in a room where someone is filling up with pressure and nothing you say makes it better? Or to be the person filling up? Rachel Levy calls complaining a form of bonding, a signal, and sometimes a drug. The difference between those three things is the difference between letting a little air out and watching the whole balloon go.

Every chronic complaint has something specific underneath it. The question is not how to stop complaining. It is how to get fluent enough in what the complaint is actually saying to give it a real answer.

Topics: why we complain, chronic complaining, workplace complaints, complaining psychology, how to handle complainers

GUEST: Rachel Levy | https://kaleidoscope.consulting/

Originally aired on 2026-03-23

Why we complain is rarely the story we tell ourselves about it. Leadership consultant Rachel Levy draws the line between the complaint you can hear and the one underneath it, and that second one is where the real conversation lives.
What is it like to be in a room where someone is filling up with pressure and nothing you say makes it better? Or to be the person filling up? Rachel Levy calls complaining a form of bonding, a signal, and sometimes a drug. The difference between those three things is the difference between letting a little air out and watching the whole balloon go.
Every chronic complaint has something specific underneath it. The question is not how to stop complaining. It is how to get fluent enough in what the complaint is actually saying to give it a real answer.
Topics: why we complain, chronic complaining, workplace complaints, complaining psychology, how to handle complainers
GUEST: Rachel Levy |<a href="https://kaleidoscope.consulting/"> https://kaleidoscope.consulting/</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-03-23

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.