Workplace Therapy
with Dr. Abby Medcalf
Welcome to Workplace Therapy, the podcast where workplace relationships finally get the therapy they’ve always needed. Whether you’re burned out from boundary-less coworkers, stuck in a people-pleasing loop with your boss, or dreading yet another “quick” check-in from a micromanaging manager, Abby has the insight and attitude you’ve been craving.
With decades of experience as a psychologist, organizational consultant, and no-nonsense New Yorker, Abby delivers research-backed tips and strategies you can use today. No fluff. No vague leadership lingo. Just honest talk about the human side of work and how to finally feel energized and confident in your career again.
People-Pleasing at Work: Why You Can’t Stop (And What It’s Really Costing You) (Podcast Episode 26)
You say yes when you mean no. You take on work that isn't yours because saying no feels too risky. You soften feedback until it loses its meaning, apologize for things that aren't your fault, and spend more energy managing other people's emotions than doing your...
Imposter Syndrome at Work: Why You Still Feel Like a Fraud (Even When You’re Not) (Podcast Episode 25)
You got the promotion. You have the experience. You've done this job a hundred times. And yet there's a voice in your head that's convinced today is the day everyone finds out you have no idea what you're doing. That's imposter syndrome, and it's not a sign that...
The Sunday Scaries Are Real (And Your Nervous System Is Why) (Podcast Episode 24)
It's Sunday afternoon. The sun is still out. You haven't even finished your coffee. And somehow, work is already ruining your day. That knot in your stomach, the scrolling to avoid your own thoughts, the creeping dread that starts sometime around 3pm and just gets...
How to Stay Motivated When Work Feels Pointless (Podcast Episode 23)
If work feels pointless, your motivation isn’t the problem. Your meaning system is. Today you’ll learn why your brain shuts down when your job feels empty, the psychology behind modern workplace meaninglessness, and the tools that help you reconnect to purpose even...
How To Make Decisions When You’re Overwhelmed (Podcast Episode 22)
When you’re overwhelmed, even simple decisions feel impossible. Today you’ll learn why your brain shuts down under pressure, what decision fatigue really is, and the tools that help you think clearly when everything feels like too much. 5-minute read Introduction If...
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